fish ideas

bignose · #1 08-09-2010, 03:42 AM

I run a 90G tank that up until now had 2 med. sized tangs. About a month ago they started to get more aggressive so they had to go to a bigger tank. This has left me with a midas blenny and scooter blenny. I'm going to go smaller fish looking to start with some active swimmers. Got any ideas?

I would like a Strawberry pseudochromis for sure.

Wingin It · #2 08-09-2010, 03:56 AM

Firefish, gudgeons, chromis, pygmy angels

Albertan22 · #3 08-09-2010, 03:56 AM

Clownfish are always a staple, my purple firefish is also a beautiful fish, though I don't know that you'd consider him an active swimmer. He's out all the time, but kinda hovers around rather than swimming the tank.

BlueTang<3 · #4 08-09-2010, 03:59 AM

Fill it up with some anthais or wrasses. They are active and have great colours.

bignose · #5 08-09-2010, 04:07 AM

I had firefish in the past and had problems with jumpers. I still haven't built a screen but I probably will. I've thought about clowns and decided to put them in last if I get any. I was thinking of some schooling fish but I'm not sure how many smaller fish I can have in my tank.

Here is what I like so far:

Strawberry pseudochromis
bi color anthias
Lyretail anthias
squarespot male anthias
Sunburst anthias

BlueTang<3 · #6 08-09-2010, 04:12 AM

As for the male square spot you have to watch just added a male with no females, as the male will lose most of his colouring if he has no one to show off too.

Best is too look on the site for cheaper colourful fish.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...748&pcatid=748

bignose · #7 08-09-2010, 04:18 AM

Nice link to the blue dot jaw fish. Perhaps some day too much for my wallet!

Any fish particular fish to recommend?

Madreefer · #8 08-09-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

As for the male square spot you have to watch just added a male with no females, as the male will lose most of his colouring if he has no one to show off too.

Best is too look on the site for cheaper colourful fish.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...748&pcatid=748

I did not know that happens. I started out with 3 females and a male. After 3 years there is no more chicks. I really like his colors and I hope they stay. Was'nt going to get him a girlfreind 'cause he seems like a bit of dick to his ladies. Might have to change my mind if his colors get dull.

paddyob · #9 08-10-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

Fill it up with some anthais or wrasses. They are active and have great colours.

Anthias are nice but some need to be fed three times a day.

xtreme · #10 08-10-2010, 03:07 AM

If you want a hawkfish look into the flame hawk. Very cool fish with lots of personality, one of my favourites in my tank.