HI, new here =)

OpenwatersSoCal · 03/23/2006, 10:04 PM

hello hello...New to the hobby....question, what are two other good fish to add with a purple tang (have a fish/Invert 72 gal tank)

Konadog · 03/23/2006, 10:16 PM

OpenwatersSoCal,

To Reef Central

Depends on what you like to see. Fish that swim, color, small.... etc.

Personally, I like clown fish.

bjonesjr1 · 03/23/2006, 10:18 PM

I like aggresive fish, A lion fish is my favorite, I can't wait to get one to watch him feed all time...

OpenwatersSoCal · 03/23/2006, 10:36 PM

cool is a PLUS, looking more for med. sized, have the smaller reef type fishes picked,....just want all the fish to get along as best as possible and not to get any bigger than about 7"

lvpd186 · 03/23/2006, 10:38 PM

I have a flame hawkfish that doesnt bother anything else. I also have a yellow fin fairy wrase. Both fish seem to be reef safe, cool looking and non-aggressive.

Pete1399 · 03/23/2006, 10:40 PM

Remember if you are new here that you will get a lot of opinions that are not always the best advise. IMO...I will be getting a percula clownfish, tang (of some sort)

, and a six line wrasse sometime this May when I am comfortable with my new tanks parameters. Look at a fishes appearence and decide which ones you like by looks. After doing that take the group you like and decide which is best as far as territoriality, disease problems(or not), and reef compatibility.

Pete1399 · 03/23/2006, 10:44 PM

After reading my post I do not want to sound too negative. I learned just about everything I know from the very knowledgable and helpful members and staff here on RC. Do some searching here and also it may even be easier to pick up a good book from the library on Marine Fish. You get nice pictures side by side with some good info.

OpenwatersSoCal · 03/23/2006, 10:49 PM

yeah I know everyone has there likes and dislikes....got than vibe from just going to diff fish shops even. just kinda feeling out the waters.

think we are to stick with a doing a fish/invert tank with about 3-4 diff plant/coral types. not going to do a full reef tank. i know this is "reef central" hope thats ok if i still chat on here =P

I really like the Hippo tangs alos but i heard its not a good idea to mix tangs unless you have a LARGE tank.

Think we will add a clown in a few weeks (heard its best to space out adding new fish by 2 weeks to give the tank time to ajust)

Right now I have the job of removing 3 unwanted damselfish , got one netted out today but they are "dam" fast. Going to try to cut a water bottle and trick them with food to swim in it next.

Konadog · 03/23/2006, 10:49 PM

lvpd186, I noticed in OpenwatersSoCal info that they have shrimp. A flame hawkfish can make a tasty meal of a shrimp. I do agree that hawkfish in general are cool to watch, you just have to be carful what you mix.

OpenwatersSoCal · 03/23/2006, 10:50 PM

Pete1399,

oh yeah got loads of book to read, they are very helpful

Pete1399 · 03/23/2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OpenwatersSoCal
yeah I know everyone has there likes and dislikes....got than vibe from just going to diff fish shops even. just kinda feeling out the waters.

think we are to stick with a doing a fish/invert tank with about 3-4 diff plant/coral types. not going to do a full reef tank. i know this is "reef central" hope thats ok if i still chat on here =P

I really like the Hippo tangs alos but i heard its not a good idea to mix tangs unless you have a LARGE tank.

Think we will add a clown in a few weeks (heard its best to space out adding new fish by 2 weeks to give the tank time to ajust)

Right now I have the job of removing 3 unwanted damselfish , got one netted out today but they are "dam" fast. Going to try to cut a water bottle and trick them with food to swim in it next.

What you say is true of Hippo Tangs needing a large tank. The other problem with Hippos is that they are very susceptable to Ich...or so I have been told by some with first hand knowledge.

lvpd186 · 03/23/2006, 11:24 PM

Konadog, I've heard that hawkfish can and will eat shrimp and small crust. but so far I havent had any problems. I have a cleaner shrip and several blue-legged hermit crabs and my hawkfish hasn't touched any of them. Maybe I'm just lucky!

Konadog · 03/23/2006, 11:44 PM

Glad to here it! Some people aren't so lucky, like me. I had one take out two peppermint shrimp.

hangles · 03/24/2006, 08:41 AM

Welcome
there are alot of good people here willing to help you and your tank be succesful

bobothewizard · 03/24/2006, 09:16 AM

anything but another tang really.

03/23/2006, 10:04 PM	#1
OpenwatersSoCal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vista,CA Posts: 19	HI, new here =) hello hello...New to the hobby....question, what are two other good fish to add with a purple tang (have a fish/Invert 72 gal tank)

03/23/2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	OpenwatersSoCal, *To Reef Central* Depends on what you like to see. Fish that swim, color, small.... etc. Personally, I like clown fish. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

03/23/2006, 10:18 PM	#3
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	I like aggresive fish, A lion fish is my favorite, I can't wait to get one to watch him feed all time... __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

03/23/2006, 10:40 PM	#6
Pete1399 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Im right here Posts: 369	Remember if you are new here that you will get a lot of opinions that are not always the best advise. IMO...I will be getting a percula clownfish, tang (of some sort) , and a six line wrasse sometime this May when I am comfortable with my new tanks parameters. Look at a fishes appearence and decide which ones you like by looks. After doing that take the group you like and decide which is best as far as territoriality, disease problems(or not), and reef compatibility. __________________ Pete Current Tank Info: 75g, CSS220 Skimmer, DIY CREE LEDs, DIY Canopy, DIY Stand, 29g sump/fuge, Tunze nanostreams

03/23/2006, 10:44 PM	#7
Pete1399 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Im right here Posts: 369	After reading my post I do not want to sound too negative. I learned just about everything I know from the very knowledgable and helpful members and staff here on RC. Do some searching here and also it may even be easier to pick up a good book from the library on Marine Fish. You get nice pictures side by side with some good info. __________________ Pete Current Tank Info: 75g, CSS220 Skimmer, DIY CREE LEDs, DIY Canopy, DIY Stand, 29g sump/fuge, Tunze nanostreams

03/23/2006, 10:36 PM	#4
OpenwatersSoCal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vista,CA Posts: 19	cool is a PLUS, looking more for med. sized, have the smaller reef type fishes picked,....just want all the fish to get along as best as possible and not to get any bigger than about 7"

03/23/2006, 10:38 PM	#5
lvpd186 Reefing in NE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 1,485	I have a flame hawkfish that doesnt bother anything else. I also have a yellow fin fairy wrase. Both fish seem to be reef safe, cool looking and non-aggressive.

03/23/2006, 10:49 PM	#8
OpenwatersSoCal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vista,CA Posts: 19	yeah I know everyone has there likes and dislikes....got than vibe from just going to diff fish shops even. just kinda feeling out the waters. think we are to stick with a doing a fish/invert tank with about 3-4 diff plant/coral types. not going to do a full reef tank. i know this is "reef central" hope thats ok if i still chat on here =P I really like the Hippo tangs alos but i heard its not a good idea to mix tangs unless you have a LARGE tank. Think we will add a clown in a few weeks (heard its best to space out adding new fish by 2 weeks to give the tank time to ajust) Right now I have the job of removing 3 unwanted damselfish , got one netted out today but they are "dam" fast. Going to try to cut a water bottle and trick them with food to swim in it next.

03/23/2006, 10:50 PM	#10
OpenwatersSoCal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vista,CA Posts: 19	Pete1399, oh yeah got loads of book to read, they are very helpful

03/23/2006, 11:24 PM	#12
lvpd186 Reefing in NE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 1,485	Konadog, I've heard that hawkfish can and will eat shrimp and small crust. but so far I havent had any problems. I have a cleaner shrip and several blue-legged hermit crabs and my hawkfish hasn't touched any of them. Maybe I'm just lucky!

03/23/2006, 11:44 PM	#13
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Glad to here it! Some people aren't so lucky, like me. I had one take out two peppermint shrimp. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

03/24/2006, 08:41 AM	#14
hangles Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashport ohio Posts: 948	welcome to RC Welcome there are alot of good people here willing to help you and your tank be succesful

03/24/2006, 09:16 AM	#15
bobothewizard Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 58	anything but another tang really.