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Old 11-20-2012, 03:24 AM
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Default What fish are active swimmers?

I want to add some colorful fish active swimmer fish into my 30 gallon biocube aquarium. Because of my size of aquarium I'm limited so no tangs/triggers etc...I have had a few fish but half of them seems to hid in the caves of the rocks. I want to add reef safe active swimmer colorful fish into my aquarium, any suggestions?
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:27 AM
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I forgot to mention I have two clowns, prawn goby and a jawfish and i'm looking to add 1-2 more fish to the tank
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:50 AM
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Some of the fairy or flasher wrasses might work well in a tank that size. They can be quite colorful.
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Old 11-20-2012, 05:36 AM
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Individual anthias, depending on the exact specis, can also work. Beware of wrasses if your tank is not covered. They're jumpers.

Midas blennies are super awesome and love to swim with other fish.
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Old 11-20-2012, 05:50 AM
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Ya i was considering midas blenny too

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Individual anthias, depending on the exact specis, can also work. Beware of wrasses if your tank is not covered. They're jumpers.

Midas blennies are super awesome and love to swim with other fish.
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Old 11-20-2012, 10:18 AM
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Midas Blennys can be pretty aggressive and in a tank that small I would add with caution.
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Some of the fairy or flasher wrasses might work well in a tank that size. They can be quite colorful.
+1 a small fairy or flasher wrasse would also be my choice.
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:38 PM
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yup go with a wrasse!! they are awesome....

although I am biased.. i have a full wrasse tank!
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:02 PM
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yup go with a wrasse!! they are awesome....

although I am biased.. i have a full wrasse tank!
me too I guess, I have 9 in mine. Some of mine that stay smaller are Lubbock's fairy, Royal flasher, Longfin fairy. I used to have a stunning red tail flasher.

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