Best Reef Fish

Josh Candiotti · 12/24/2008, 02:01 PM

What is the best reef fish i currently have a 65 gallon tank with a few corals and a few inverts. my fish include 2 golden maroon clowns a convict tang and 2 helfiraci gobies and a mc costers flasher wrasse. So i was wondering what to add next??
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mattman7858 · 12/24/2008, 02:06 PM

maybe a dwarf angel like a coral beauty or a flame? i LOVE my coral beauty

Fish_wiz2 · 12/24/2008, 02:08 PM

I wouldn't add anymore, that tang is enough not to mention the others. if you insist though a small group of green chromis are quite stunning

Josh Candiotti · 12/24/2008, 02:19 PM

i forgot to mention all of my fish are no larger then 2 and a half inches most are less then 2

reefworm · 12/24/2008, 02:22 PM

Centropyge sp. such as the Coral Beauty or Flame Angel are not good additions to a reef tank in that they are prone to nip at coral or clam tissue. There are few individuals out there that never have, but in truth it's a crap shoot. My CB killed an open brain after 8 months as a model citizen. I had made no changes in feeding, etc. Noticed that the brain was not opening for some reason, then stuck around long enough to see the CB nipping at it. the brain never recovered. you'll get anecdotal evidence to the contrary on individual dwarf angels, but nipping corals is a species behavior. I feel your pain, as those varieties are among my favorites for color and movement, but I'm just not chancing it again. If you go ahead with one, have a good capture plan ready in case the fish goes south on you

reefworm · 12/24/2008, 02:24 PM

I also agree with fishwiz about the chromis and that you're close to maxing out now. those fish will grow, and the convict will outgrow the tank. 75 gal. is generally considered the absolute minimum for any tang

Toddrtrex · 12/24/2008, 02:45 PM

I personally wouldn't add any other fish to that tank. IMO, it is close to being overstocked (( or will be when the current fish grow )) And things are going to get more aggressive in there as they grew and start spawning (( in the case of the maroons ))

CookieJar · 12/24/2008, 06:10 PM

you've got plenty in it. for a low bioload, the yellow/ black striped yasika (sp?) goby is really pretty and stays small. plus you can add a shrimp for him to pair with.

Dipan00 · 12/24/2008, 06:15 PM

I just got a rainford's goby thats pretty sweet and super mellow that may want to look into.

Josh Candiotti · 12/24/2008, 06:35 PM

Hey guys thanks for the info this thread was actully started by a friend of mine who understands the reef keeping hobby vaigly. As of now I am done with fish. I am working on inverts and corals. Any suggestions on very exotic but relatively safe Inverts?

lb013 · 12/24/2008, 06:52 PM

I like a school of PJ Cardinals

Josh Candiotti · 12/24/2008, 08:54 PM

Any cool inverts that you would recommend

ethank77 · 12/24/2008, 10:02 PM

I love my coar banded shrimp never see him mess with coarl the rare flare up with my yellow watchman , but all in all he was a good addition for me. love to try to find him by his long wiskers.

jrs5193 · 12/24/2008, 10:16 PM

If you're looking for cool inverts, I would recommend sexy shrimp. If you aren't familiar with them, look them up. They are colorful, entertaining, and work well in multiples. I'm a huge fan and have nothing but good things to say about them. In a tank of that size, they shouldn't have any problem avoiding your fish even if the clowns do get aggressive.

12/24/2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Best Reef Fish What is the best reef fish i currently have a 65 gallon tank with a few corals and a few inverts. my fish include 2 golden maroon clowns a convict tang and 2 helfiraci gobies and a mc costers flasher wrasse. So i was wondering what to add next?? please leave your imput __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

12/24/2008, 02:06 PM	#2
mattman7858 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: california, bay area Posts: 106	maybe a dwarf angel like a coral beauty or a flame? i LOVE my coral beauty __________________ -Matt Current Tank Info: 45 gallon Odyssea reef/Tunze 9002 skimmer/HOB refugium

12/24/2008, 02:08 PM	#3
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I wouldn't add anymore, that tang is enough not to mention the others. if you insist though a small group of green chromis are quite stunning __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

12/24/2008, 02:19 PM	#4
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	i forgot to mention all of my fish are no larger then 2 and a half inches most are less then 2 __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

12/24/2008, 02:22 PM	#5
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	Centropyge sp. such as the Coral Beauty or Flame Angel are not good additions to a reef tank in that they are prone to nip at coral or clam tissue. There are few individuals out there that never have, but in truth it's a crap shoot. My CB killed an open brain after 8 months as a model citizen. I had made no changes in feeding, etc. Noticed that the brain was not opening for some reason, then stuck around long enough to see the CB nipping at it. the brain never recovered. you'll get anecdotal evidence to the contrary on individual dwarf angels, but nipping corals is a species behavior. I feel your pain, as those varieties are among my favorites for color and movement, but I'm just not chancing it again. If you go ahead with one, have a good capture plan ready in case the fish goes south on you __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

12/24/2008, 02:24 PM	#6
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	I also agree with fishwiz about the chromis and that you're close to maxing out now. those fish will grow, and the convict will outgrow the tank. 75 gal. is generally considered the absolute minimum for any tang __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

12/24/2008, 02:45 PM	#7
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I personally wouldn't add any other fish to that tank. IMO, it is close to being overstocked (( or will be when the current fish grow )) And things are going to get more aggressive in there as they grew and start spawning (( in the case of the maroons )) __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/24/2008, 06:10 PM	#8
CookieJar Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 545	you've got plenty in it. for a low bioload, the yellow/ black striped yasika (sp?) goby is really pretty and stays small. plus you can add a shrimp for him to pair with.

12/24/2008, 06:15 PM	#9
Dipan00 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance Posts: 99	I just got a rainford's goby thats pretty sweet and super mellow that may want to look into. __________________ Respect the Beach! Current Tank Info: 100G AGA Reef

12/24/2008, 06:35 PM	#10
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Hey guys thanks for the info this thread was actully started by a friend of mine who understands the reef keeping hobby vaigly. As of now I am done with fish. I am working on inverts and corals. Any suggestions on very exotic but relatively safe Inverts? __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

12/24/2008, 06:52 PM	#11
lb013 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PA Posts: 83	I like a school of PJ Cardinals

12/24/2008, 08:54 PM	#12
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Any cool inverts that you would recommend __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

12/24/2008, 10:02 PM	#13
ethank77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sabine Pass Texas Posts: 347	I love my coar banded shrimp never see him mess with coarl the rare flare up with my yellow watchman , but all in all he was a good addition for me. love to try to find him by his long wiskers. __________________ mannais

12/24/2008, 10:16 PM	#14
jrs5193 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chambersburg Posts: 4	If you're looking for cool inverts, I would recommend sexy shrimp. If you aren't familiar with them, look them up. They are colorful, entertaining, and work well in multiples. I'm a huge fan and have nothing but good things to say about them. In a tank of that size, they shouldn't have any problem avoiding your fish even if the clowns do get aggressive.