40g Breeder Fish Suggestions

InvaderJim · 07/18/2007, 11:37 PM

I just finished upgrading my 10g to a 40g breeder, which is currently fish less. I'm having a hard time deciding on what to put in the new tank. So I decided to ask for some help.

So far I've got...

Pair of True Percula
Tailspot Blenny
Longnose Hawkfish (maybe)

Suggestions welcome.

happyface888 · 07/18/2007, 11:38 PM

fire fish

sir_dudeguy · 07/18/2007, 11:49 PM

In mine i've got:

Black ocellaris clown pair (female is mean to me!!!

)
Bangaii cardinal
And a coral beauty. I've been thinking about adding one more fish, but i dont wanna overdo it or anything so i cant decide on anything yet haha. I've had various other fish in there that either had bad accidents or just didnt mix well..

A fire fish would also be nice as happy face said.

InvaderJim · 07/18/2007, 11:52 PM

Where did you get your black ocellaris from?

I was also thinking about a Coral Beauty. I had a Cherub Angel that I loved until one night it went carpet surfing.

I've added fire fish to the list of possibilities.

happyface888 · 07/18/2007, 11:58 PM

royal gramma

sir_dudeguy · 07/18/2007, 11:59 PM

I got my black clowns from a local reefer who was gonna take some gsp from me but never got around to stopping by to get it lol...so i guess for free

Check some online places, or see if your LFS can special order them for you. They may be quite pricey...i've seen like 70 bucks from some places...for a pair i think.

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 12:03 AM

My LFS store sells a pair for $200 so there is no way I will be getting them from there.

Royal gramma's are cool.

sir_dudeguy · 07/19/2007, 12:10 AM

no way thats rediculous...you can get them cheaper elsewhere for sure. I think the LFS by me sells them for like 30 or so apiece...

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 12:13 AM

Dang. I think I might try and order a pair from Liveaquaria though I'm a little hesitant cause I've never ordered any fish online.

happyface888 · 07/19/2007, 12:31 AM

royal gramma, sixline wrasse, black cap baslet, bicolor blenny, helfric firefish, jaw fish, hawkfish, neon gobies, shrimp gobies + pistol shrimp

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 12:48 AM

Anyone have a Radiant Wrasse?

sir_dudeguy · 07/19/2007, 01:51 AM

I wouldnt put one of those in a 40g tank...they'd need at least 55 IMO cuz most wrasses swim a lot, and radiants are a little longer than your regular fairy wrasses...sixlines work, so do carpenters and other ones like those..

Kinetic · 07/19/2007, 02:18 AM

I have a 40g breeder setup as a frag tank and temporary holding tank for my fish. I have:

1 tailspot blenny
1 flame angel
2 occellaris clowns

some scarlet hermits, a few nassarius snails, a ton of trochus snails, a few turbos, and a scarlet cleaner.

Quis · 07/19/2007, 05:59 AM

In my 1 year old 40 breeder I have the following fish. Clown Fairy Wrasse, Lubbuck Fairy Wrasse, Carpenter Flasher Wrasse, Yellow Watchman, and a pair of Percula Clowns. 6 fish total, with the Flasher Wrasse being the last one added 6 months ago. So far no problem at all.

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 12:09 PM

Kinetic, The pictures of your tailspot is what made me want to get one.

I hear sixlines can be pretty aggressive too. I'll take a look at some fairy wrasses.

sir_dudeguy · 07/19/2007, 12:48 PM

i also heard that about sixlines, and out of the 2 that i had, neither one touched a thing in the tank ever, not even inverts. I keep everything well fed usually too, so that may have helped, but idk..personally i dont think they're as bad as people make them out to be.

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 12:57 PM

That's true, I really like them. I watch them at the LFS frag tanks darting around. Do they get along with Fairy Wrasses?

Kinetic · 07/19/2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by InvaderJim
Kinetic, The pictures of your tailspot is what made me want to get one.

I hear sixlines can be pretty aggressive too. I'll take a look at some fairy wrasses.

sweet! glad you got one. these guys are the best =)

sir_dudeguy · 07/19/2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

That's true, I really like them. I watch them at the LFS frag tanks darting around. Do they get along with Fairy Wrasses?

you mean the sixlines? No, thats the bad side IMO...cant put them w/other wrasses, but they're great by themselves.

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 01:03 PM

hmm...well so far I've got

Pair of Black and White Ocellaris
Tailspot Blenny
Longnose Hawkfish
Sixline Wrasse

Poorcollegereef · 07/19/2007, 01:11 PM

black clowns normally take a while to mature so if you actually want to breed them, it might take a couple of years. but they are quite nice to watch!

As far as the 6-line, I just booted mine off to "jail" because he kept attacking my black clown. Caused the male to jump tank and nearly died. My 6-line was peaceful and well fed, but would go on these "moods" and terrorize my clowns, basslet and goby into a small corner of the tank.

6-lines are a chancy fish so always have a backup plan... such as my friend who will receive the wrasse in a couple of weeks (he needs a replacement)

InvaderJim · 07/19/2007, 01:52 PM

Thanks I will defiantly keep that in mind.

07/18/2007, 11:37 PM	#1
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	40g Breeder Fish Suggestions I just finished upgrading my 10g to a 40g breeder, which is currently fish less. I'm having a hard time deciding on what to put in the new tank. So I decided to ask for some help. So far I've got... Pair of True Percula Tailspot Blenny Longnose Hawkfish (maybe) Suggestions welcome.

07/18/2007, 11:49 PM	#3
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	In mine i've got: Black ocellaris clown pair (female is mean to me!!! ) Bangaii cardinal And a coral beauty. I've been thinking about adding one more fish, but i dont wanna overdo it or anything so i cant decide on anything yet haha. I've had various other fish in there that either had bad accidents or just didnt mix well.. A fire fish would also be nice as happy face said. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/18/2007, 11:59 PM	#6
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	I got my black clowns from a local reefer who was gonna take some gsp from me but never got around to stopping by to get it lol...so i guess for free Check some online places, or see if your LFS can special order them for you. They may be quite pricey...i've seen like 70 bucks from some places...for a pair i think. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/19/2007, 12:10 AM	#8
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	no way thats rediculous...you can get them cheaper elsewhere for sure. I think the LFS by me sells them for like 30 or so apiece... __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/19/2007, 01:51 AM	#12
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	I wouldnt put one of those in a 40g tank...they'd need at least 55 IMO cuz most wrasses swim a lot, and radiants are a little longer than your regular fairy wrasses...sixlines work, so do carpenters and other ones like those.. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/18/2007, 11:38 PM	#2
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	fire fish

07/18/2007, 11:52 PM	#4
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	Where did you get your black ocellaris from? I was also thinking about a Coral Beauty. I had a Cherub Angel that I loved until one night it went carpet surfing. I've added fire fish to the list of possibilities.

07/18/2007, 11:58 PM	#5
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	royal gramma

07/19/2007, 12:03 AM	#7
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	My LFS store sells a pair for $200 so there is no way I will be getting them from there. Royal gramma's are cool.

07/19/2007, 12:13 AM	#9
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	Dang. I think I might try and order a pair from Liveaquaria though I'm a little hesitant cause I've never ordered any fish online.

07/19/2007, 12:31 AM	#10
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	royal gramma, sixline wrasse, black cap baslet, bicolor blenny, helfric firefish, jaw fish, hawkfish, neon gobies, shrimp gobies + pistol shrimp

07/19/2007, 12:48 AM	#11
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	Anyone have a Radiant Wrasse?

07/19/2007, 02:18 AM	#13
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	I have a 40g breeder setup as a frag tank and temporary holding tank for my fish. I have: 1 tailspot blenny 1 flame angel 2 occellaris clowns some scarlet hermits, a few nassarius snails, a ton of trochus snails, a few turbos, and a scarlet cleaner.

07/19/2007, 05:59 AM	#14
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	In my 1 year old 40 breeder I have the following fish. Clown Fairy Wrasse, Lubbuck Fairy Wrasse, Carpenter Flasher Wrasse, Yellow Watchman, and a pair of Percula Clowns. 6 fish total, with the Flasher Wrasse being the last one added 6 months ago. So far no problem at all.

07/19/2007, 12:09 PM	#15
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	Kinetic, The pictures of your tailspot is what made me want to get one. I hear sixlines can be pretty aggressive too. I'll take a look at some fairy wrasses.

07/19/2007, 12:48 PM	#16
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	i also heard that about sixlines, and out of the 2 that i had, neither one touched a thing in the tank ever, not even inverts. I keep everything well fed usually too, so that may have helped, but idk..personally i dont think they're as bad as people make them out to be. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/19/2007, 12:57 PM	#17
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	That's true, I really like them. I watch them at the LFS frag tanks darting around. Do they get along with Fairy Wrasses?

07/19/2007, 01:03 PM	#20
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	hmm...well so far I've got Pair of Black and White Ocellaris Tailspot Blenny Longnose Hawkfish Sixline Wrasse

07/19/2007, 01:11 PM	#21
Poorcollegereef Future Doc Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Posts: 961	black clowns normally take a while to mature so if you actually want to breed them, it might take a couple of years. but they are quite nice to watch! As far as the 6-line, I just booted mine off to "jail" because he kept attacking my black clown. Caused the male to jump tank and nearly died. My 6-line was peaceful and well fed, but would go on these "moods" and terrorize my clowns, basslet and goby into a small corner of the tank. 6-lines are a chancy fish so always have a backup plan... such as my friend who will receive the wrasse in a couple of weeks (he needs a replacement)

07/19/2007, 01:52 PM	#22
InvaderJim Coral Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,163	Thanks I will defiantly keep that in mind.