Need help deciding on whether or not a fish is right for your tank? Post here and we'll help!

Lowstorm · Mar 2, 2016

eatbreakfast said:
Here are a few options:
Blue jaw jaw, crosshatch, or pinktail trigger, marine betta, drachi soapfish, jackknife, melatremus eel.

I don't recommend them for a reef. They eat inverts and can get aggressive towards new fish.

Errr, this is what I was thanking for in the last post lol

bmac16 · Mar 4, 2016

Can a harp tail blenny and a tailspot blenny coincide? @eatbreakfast

eatbreakfast · Mar 4, 2016

bmac16 said:
Can a harp tail blenny and a tailspot blenny coincide? @eatbreakfast

Yes, those two will be fine together.

bmac16 · Mar 4, 2016

Thanks

bandit1994 · Mar 4, 2016

I have a ten gallon up and running now for three months and want to add a blue/green chromis but I don't know if this is doable with a occ clown and a watchman goby

eatbreakfast · Mar 5, 2016

bandit1994 said:
I have a ten gallon up and running now for three months and want to add a blue/green chromis but I don't know if this is doable with a occ clown and a watchman goby

Green chromis are pretty active, a 10g doesn't give it a lot of room, especially at it's full grown size. I would consider a smaller, less active fish, like a firefish or a neon goby instead.

twistedfinn967 · Mar 7, 2016

Currently have the following in my 75g non sps reef tank:
2 B & W Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Royal Gramma
1 Flame Hawkfish
1 Starry Blenny
I would like to add:
Captive-Bred Kaudern's Cardinalfish (Bonded Pair)
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse

Any foreseen issues with these? Thanks!

eatbreakfast · Mar 7, 2016

twistedfinn967 said:
Currently have the following in my 75g non sps reef tank:
2 B & W Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Royal Gramma
1 Flame Hawkfish
1 Starry Blenny
I would like to add:
Captive-Bred Kaudern's Cardinalfish (Bonded Pair)
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse

Any foreseen issues with these? Thanks!

There shouldn't be any issues with that plan.

bandit1994 · Mar 7, 2016

what dwarf angel fish is pretty good about not nipping at softies and lps this is for a 40b that is going to have

6 blue/green chromis
2 clarkii clowns
1 molly miller blenny
1 yellow watchman goby
1 dwarf angel

eatbreakfast · Mar 7, 2016

bandit1994 said:
what dwarf angel fish is pretty good about not nipping at softies and lps this is for a 40b that is going to have

6 blue/green chromis
2 clarkii clowns
1 molly miller blenny
1 yellow watchman goby
1 dwarf angel

Any dwarf angel is a risk, but cherub and flamebacks are allegedly 'safer' choices.

bandit1994 · Mar 7, 2016

what about coral beauty dwarf angels they are all so suppose to be safe

eatbreakfast · Mar 8, 2016

bandit1994 said:
what about coral beauty dwarf angels they are all so suppose to be safe

They are not as safe as the previously mentioned species.

BoneXriffic · Mar 10, 2016

Hello guys, and girls. I am new here and i guess i should start out by saying im somewhat noobish to reefs... I currently have a 30gal running. Single metal halide 250watt. Struggled with nitrate for months but i believe i have that inder control now. I would like some opinions on lighting though. I want to switch to LED just wanted to be pointed in right direction. Heres some pics. Hood is from old hex tank.

Duke4Life · Mar 10, 2016

BoneXriffic said:
Hello guys, and girls. I am new here and i guess i should start out by saying im somewhat noobish to reefs... I currently have a 30gal running. Single metal halide 250watt. Struggled with nitrate for months but i believe i have that inder control now. I would like some opinions on lighting though. I want to switch to LED just wanted to be pointed in right direction. Heres some pics. Hood is from old hex tank.

Make a thread in the equipment or new to saltwater forum as you're likely to get more responses. Welcome 2 the site.

BoneXriffic · Mar 10, 2016

Oh wow i meant to totally clicked wrong section somehow. Thanks and sorry. Mods can delete ill repost elsewhere

mmw64 · Mar 12, 2016

mdbannister said:
Hi guys! I know that at times it can be difficult to know whether or not a fish is right for your tank. There are lots of things to consider when purchasing a new addition to your reef community: What size is the tank? What other fish are already in there? What inverts are in there? Is it a reef or fowlr? What about food availability? Is it a sensitive fish that needs special care requirements? Does it require particular water parameters? Is it aggressive? Is it a picky eater? Is it prone to disease?

These are all possible concerns that can come up in purchasing a new fish. REEF2REEF is here to help! Whether you're new to the hobby, or just unsure about a new addition, we'll be glad to help with advice and giving info about our new pet that will help it live many years in your tank. Of course, the tank is yours and so is the fish, so no one here will tell you what you can or CANNOT do with your own tank. We're just here to help by sharing our own knowledge and experience.

So let's get this thread going! If you're thinking about a new purchase and just not sure, post it up! 1smile1

Okay here goes. Want to add some bottom fish to my 72 gallon Red Sea Reefer. Current fish Orange shoulder tank, three clown fish, fire fish, coral beauty, Royal gramma, yellow wrasse. I would like 2 or 3 either blennies or gobbies or a mixture. Something to add interest to the lower half of the tank. I have a few soft corals. Would appreciate any information on interesting fish.

bandit1994 · Mar 12, 2016

I am wanting a eel like fish that is reef friendly any ideas

Stew18 · Mar 12, 2016

Flame Hawkish
Starry Blenny
Diamond Goby

Duke4Life · Mar 12, 2016

bandit1994 said:
I am wanting a eel like fish that is reef friendly any ideas

Have a dsb? If so garden eels. They're eels but not eels.

eatbreakfast · Mar 12, 2016

mmw64 said:
Okay here goes. Want to add some bottom fish to my 72 gallon Red Sea Reefer. Current fish Orange shoulder tank, three clown fish, fire fish, coral beauty, Royal gramma, yellow wrasse. I would like 2 or 3 either blennies or gobbies or a mixture. Something to add interest to the lower half of the tank. I have a few soft corals. Would appreciate any information on interesting fish.

A Parapercis species, a waspfish, or a Paraclinus species would be an interesting, personable addition.

bandit1994 said:
I am wanting a eel like fish that is reef friendly any ideas

Depending on the tank size and tankmates garden eels, as suggested by Duke4life, are an interesting addition, they only need about 2" of sand, but will not leave the sand looking for food. Engineer gobies are also an interesting option. They mimic venomous marine catfish as juveniles, then change pattern and burrow later in life.