Nano fish that swims in open, top half of tank?

lastlight · #1 07-29-2010, 03:08 PM

Yeah that sounds about right based on what I've seen at the stores.

I think priority would go to a fish that actually swims during the day and isn't too skittish.

marie · #2 07-29-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Yeah that sounds about right based on what I've seen at the stores.

I think priority would go to a fish that actually swims during the day and isn't too skittish.

If you want a fish that swims get a cherub angel.....mined constantly zipped around the tank like he just drank a can of red bull, made me tired just watching him

lastlight · #3 07-29-2010, 03:43 PM

And what would you rate the risk factor with that choice?

trinac · #4 07-29-2010, 04:09 PM

Let me know what you decide to get, I want a fish like that too! haha

I am going to make my rounds at the stores today / tonight, I'll keep you posted if I see anything cool.

gobytron · #5 07-29-2010, 05:02 PM

royal gramma.

intensely interactive fish....thats why I have 4.

Ross · #6 07-29-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gobytron

royal gramma.
intensely interactive fish....thats why I have 4.

Mine is constantly close to its "cave". Doesnt even venture far at feeding time.

gobytron · #7 07-29-2010, 05:38 PM

they can be like that, depending on how safe they feel within your tank...

based on tankmates and how many accessible hiding spots are around.
Also, males a generally more adventurous than females.

marie · #8 07-29-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

And what would you rate the risk factor with that choice?

There is always a risk but mine was the only angel I have ever owned that didn't pick on corals and besides their mouths are tiny....how much damage could they do??

lastlight · #9 07-29-2010, 09:08 PM

in my tiny as heck tank? lots!

As for the royal gramma...I bought one from Golds when I got the blenny. he ate so well for a week and i just up and found him dead one morning.

I actually DO have a second one in the tank right now. From same batch as the first but months later. so was at golds for months. Looked fine and boom after I added him he looked terrible hours later. He's hiding in the rocks and I have yet to see him swim. He looks to be doing better than day one when the current was somewhat carrying him.

All my other fish are doing rad. baffles me.

I'm ready to go back to an orchid dottyback if this guy doesn't make it. beginner fish...not sure wth is up with these things in my tank.