Rare Fish Selection

h3dgehog · 12/02/2016, 10:10 AM

If money wasn't a problem, what fish(es) would you put in a 40 gallon tank with ton of flow (helpful for fish that need ton of swimming room/resistance flow).

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I'm thinking.... Candy Basslet?

sde1500 · 12/02/2016, 10:12 AM

Tank size being the obviously limiting factor I think that's the best option, deep water candy basslet for sure. Not sure what other options there would be, but that would be the fish I'd pick. Though there probably is some rare wrasse that may be ok in a tank that size.

Bdial · 12/02/2016, 10:59 AM

Why not just get a bigger tank?

Half Vaped · 12/02/2016, 11:19 AM

How about a Peppermint Angel? Maxing out at under three inches, it'll probably do fine in a 40. I think a 40 would be too small for most rare Wrasses. I would recommend a Leafy Seadragon if it wasn't for the high flow.

More realistically, the Candy Basslet is the best pick I can think of. A Helfrichi Firefish would be cool too, but not sure if it's rare enough for you.

h3dgehog · 12/02/2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sde1500

Tank size being the obviously limiting factor I think that's the best option, deep water candy basslet for sure. Not sure what other options there would be, but that would be the fish I'd pick. Though there probably is some rare wrasse that may be ok in a tank that size.

Size is definitely THE limiting factor. I am hoping that larger fish (obviously not too big) will be okay given that they have enough resistant flow to swim against. Flow may also be a factor since tiny gobies might just fly away... Wrasses are probably a no go since I am open top.

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Originally Posted by Bdial

Why not just get a bigger tank?

While it sounds nice, I am not going with a bigger tank since I am not fully settled down and do not want to start a big project and have to uproot everything. Plus, I don't have the time nor dedication for a larger tank given other activities I pursue.

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Originally Posted by Half Vaped

How about a Peppermint Angel? Maxing out at under three inches, it'll probably do fine in a 40. I think a 40 would be too small for most rare Wrasses. I would recommend a Leafy Seadragon if it wasn't for the high flow.

More realistically, the Candy Basslet is the best pick I can think of. A Helfrichi Firefish would be cool too, but not sure if it's rare enough for you.

I think I may be on the right track... I would consider a rare angel but have no idea where to source them...

Half Vaped · 12/02/2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by h3dgehog

I would consider a rare angel but have no idea where to source them...

Try Jordan from Among the Reef. I got a few rare Wrasses from him for decent prices. Plenty of guys here had good experiences with him as well.

anbosu · 12/02/2016, 03:47 PM

I wouldn't put anything rare or expensive in an open aquarium.

h3dgehog · 12/02/2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Half Vaped

Try Jordan from Among the Reef. I got a few rare Wrasses from him for decent prices. Plenty of guys here had good experiences with him as well.

Thanks for this! I'll talk to him.

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Originally Posted by anbosu

I wouldn't put anything rare or expensive in an open aquarium.

Haha, I can see why... one jump and there you go~ But to each his own I suppose; risks mean different things to everyone.

Rakie · 12/02/2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by h3dgehog

Haha, I can see why... one jump and there you go~ But to each his own I suppose; risks mean different things to everyone.

Sorry buddy, but regardless of feelings or risk factor, it's just not a wise decision.

I've never had a jumper myself, but I've seen so many I made sure to get a screen just in case. Hopefully due to that, I will continue to not have a jumper

h3dgehog · 12/02/2016, 11:36 PM

Looks like selection options are pretty narrow...

m0nkie · 12/03/2016, 12:48 AM

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Sorry buddy, but regardless of feelings or risk factor, it's just not a wise decision.

I've never had a jumper myself, but I've seen so many I made sure to get a screen just in case. Hopefully due to that, I will continue to not have a jumper

I just lost my supermale pintail fairy wrasse.. this guy jumped out of a crack in between my net top.. like hairline crack that somehow got bigger and he squeezed through..

then next day my male Earlie wrasse jumped out from same spot!

so no more DIY screen tops for me. customizing one

tkeracer619 · 12/03/2016, 01:19 AM

Had a $600 angelfish go carpet surfing. Cat freaked out (he doesn't like fish). I came down to see wth was going on, saw the fish. Horrified I picked the fish up... it started to squirm. Tossed it back in, it didn't swim away, turns and looks at me through the glass...

Net covers went on the same day. Will never run them without covers again. It's just too hard to get healthy livestock.

ca1ore · 12/03/2016, 09:03 AM

Depends what you mean by rare? Candy basslet isn't rare per Se, just tricky to collect thus the high price.

Joe0813 · 12/03/2016, 03:04 PM

peppermint angel is a good 20,000 dollars the last I checked.

12/02/2016, 10:10 AM	#1
h3dgehog Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 188	Rare Fish Selection If money wasn't a problem, what fish(es) would you put in a 40 gallon tank with ton of flow (helpful for fish that need ton of swimming room/resistance flow). Go! I'm thinking.... Candy Basslet? __________________ Elos Midi Diamond Line \| ATI Hybrid \| Coral Box D300 \| Profilux Controlled

12/02/2016, 10:12 AM	#2
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	Tank size being the obviously limiting factor I think that's the best option, deep water candy basslet for sure. Not sure what other options there would be, but that would be the fish I'd pick. Though there probably is some rare wrasse that may be ok in a tank that size. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

12/02/2016, 10:59 AM	#3
Bdial Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntington, wv Posts: 675	Why not just get a bigger tank? __________________ Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes waste. WINTER IS COMING

12/02/2016, 11:36 PM	#10
h3dgehog Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 188	Looks like selection options are pretty narrow... __________________ Elos Midi Diamond Line \| ATI Hybrid \| Coral Box D300 \| Profilux Controlled

12/03/2016, 01:19 AM	#12
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Had a $600 angelfish go carpet surfing. Cat freaked out (he doesn't like fish). I came down to see wth was going on, saw the fish. Horrified I picked the fish up... it started to squirm. Tossed it back in, it didn't swim away, turns and looks at me through the glass... Net covers went on the same day. Will never run them without covers again. It's just too hard to get healthy livestock. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/02/2016, 11:19 AM	#4
Half Vaped Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 401	How about a Peppermint Angel? Maxing out at under three inches, it'll probably do fine in a 40. I think a 40 would be too small for most rare Wrasses. I would recommend a Leafy Seadragon if it wasn't for the high flow. More realistically, the Candy Basslet is the best pick I can think of. A Helfrichi Firefish would be cool too, but not sure if it's rare enough for you.

12/02/2016, 03:47 PM	#7
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	I wouldn't put anything rare or expensive in an open aquarium.

12/03/2016, 09:03 AM	#13
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Depends what you mean by rare? Candy basslet isn't rare per Se, just tricky to collect thus the high price. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

12/03/2016, 03:04 PM	#14
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	peppermint angel is a good 20,000 dollars the last I checked. __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef