Peaceful "filler" fish

KashAlp · 05/09/2010, 02:41 PM

Hey guys,

new to the hobby and just wondering if you can recommend some nice bright colored, small "filler fish to help give the tank a complete look. Must be reef safe and compatible with most other fish.

So far stock consists of: Tangs, Clowns, foxface, anthias, goby, 1 small damsel..

Thanks.

Alex0219 · 05/09/2010, 02:47 PM

What size tank do you have? And their are plenty of schooling fish that can give a tank that extra touch. All depends on your system though. Blue/Green Chromis are great fish.

Zappo · 05/09/2010, 03:14 PM

I'm a fan of the chromis as well. They'll at least taste just about anything that fits in their mouth if you give it to them. Very easy to care for. The down side is the damsel might bully the chromises until one of them is dead. The same goes for any other small, peaceful fish. You'll need to keep a close eye on them. The name devilfish is a well deserved nickname for damsels...

KashAlp · 05/09/2010, 03:49 PM

my tank is 125g.

Zappo · 05/09/2010, 04:03 PM

That's plenty of room to add some color. Have you considered a wrasse? They come in a pretty wide variety of colors and sizes and are fun to watch as they weave in and out of the rockwork. I hear coral beauty angels are usually (though not always) reef safe too. I plan to put one in my new reef system for a splash of color soon.

Alex0219 · 05/09/2010, 05:39 PM

I agree on the damsel. If you can catch him I would trade him in for some Chromis or a wrasse. Both are great fish but a school would have the "filler" effect your looking for.

bmooney31 · 05/09/2010, 06:50 PM

I have a yellow watchman goby thats pretty fun to watch

sedor · 05/09/2010, 06:55 PM

I really like anthias although they aren't the "easiest" fish to care for. Chromis are great, and cheap. I have four in my tank and their blue definately adds a color to the tank that isn't that common on other fish.

cloak · 05/09/2010, 06:58 PM

Royal gramma, firefish, banggai cardinals?

Indymann99 · 05/09/2010, 07:06 PM

+1 Green chromis

I started with 6 and ended up with 4.

footballdude2k3 · 05/09/2010, 07:15 PM

i am a big fan of tailspot blennies, the facepaint look and the spot are nice a different.

battlelurker · 05/09/2010, 10:39 PM

I have 3 green chromis in my 50 and the larger one is always chasing the smaller ones around and nipping them.
they still school together most of the time and are always out and active.
Mine eat like piranhas.

If i was to get them again i would get at least 5 or 7 and put them in a larger thank. yours would be a good size for a small school.

Praben · 05/10/2010, 07:11 AM

I have 2 green chromis in my 125 and they are great! Anyone know if you can add more chromis after you already have some in the tank for awhile?

thebkramer · 05/10/2010, 08:15 AM

McCosker's Flasher Wrasse!!!!
Beautiful fish!! Friendly and fun!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...48&pcatid=2648

Sugar Magnolia · 05/10/2010, 08:33 AM

Chalk bass are great little colorful fish.

KashAlp · 05/12/2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praben

Anyone know if you can add more green chromis after you already have some in the tank for awhile?

Bump that question, as im curious also. I did buy 5 of them and 1 sadly died but id like to get more. Would it be safe to add another 5-10 a few weeks later?

CebakaLaika · 05/12/2010, 02:23 PM

I really like green chromis, but I've had a hard time keeping them. How long are they lasting for you guys? I can't keep them more than a year or two. All the other fish (hepatus tang, marine betta, tomato clown & yellow watchman goby) in my tank are 7 - 8 years old, but I can't seem to keep chromis.

05/09/2010, 02:41 PM	#1
KashAlp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Angus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 211	Peaceful "filler" fish Hey guys, new to the hobby and just wondering if you can recommend some nice bright colored, small "filler fish to help give the tank a complete look. Must be reef safe and compatible with most other fish. So far stock consists of: Tangs, Clowns, foxface, anthias, goby, 1 small damsel.. Thanks.

05/09/2010, 06:55 PM	#8
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I really like anthias although they aren't the "easiest" fish to care for. Chromis are great, and cheap. I have four in my tank and their blue definately adds a color to the tank that isn't that common on other fish. __________________ Ryan

05/09/2010, 07:06 PM	#10
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	+1 Green chromis I started with 6 and ended up with 4. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

05/10/2010, 08:15 AM	#14
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	McCosker's Flasher Wrasse!!!! Beautiful fish!! Friendly and fun! http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...48&pcatid=2648 __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

05/10/2010, 08:33 AM	#15
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Chalk bass are great little colorful fish. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

05/09/2010, 02:47 PM	#2
Alex0219 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 258	What size tank do you have? And their are plenty of schooling fish that can give a tank that extra touch. All depends on your system though. Blue/Green Chromis are great fish.

05/09/2010, 03:14 PM	#3
Zappo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 582	I'm a fan of the chromis as well. They'll at least taste just about anything that fits in their mouth if you give it to them. Very easy to care for. The down side is the damsel might bully the chromises until one of them is dead. The same goes for any other small, peaceful fish. You'll need to keep a close eye on them. The name devilfish is a well deserved nickname for damsels...

05/09/2010, 03:49 PM	#4
KashAlp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Angus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 211	my tank is 125g.

05/09/2010, 04:03 PM	#5
Zappo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 582	That's plenty of room to add some color. Have you considered a wrasse? They come in a pretty wide variety of colors and sizes and are fun to watch as they weave in and out of the rockwork. I hear coral beauty angels are usually (though not always) reef safe too. I plan to put one in my new reef system for a splash of color soon.

05/09/2010, 05:39 PM	#6
Alex0219 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 258	I agree on the damsel. If you can catch him I would trade him in for some Chromis or a wrasse. Both are great fish but a school would have the "filler" effect your looking for.

05/09/2010, 06:50 PM	#7
bmooney31 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 81	I have a yellow watchman goby thats pretty fun to watch

05/09/2010, 06:58 PM	#9
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Royal gramma, firefish, banggai cardinals?

05/09/2010, 07:15 PM	#11
footballdude2k3 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,974	i am a big fan of tailspot blennies, the facepaint look and the spot are nice a different.

05/09/2010, 10:39 PM	#12
battlelurker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLO, Ca Posts: 69	I have 3 green chromis in my 50 and the larger one is always chasing the smaller ones around and nipping them. they still school together most of the time and are always out and active. Mine eat like piranhas. If i was to get them again i would get at least 5 or 7 and put them in a larger thank. yours would be a good size for a small school.

05/10/2010, 07:11 AM	#13
Praben Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 148	I have 2 green chromis in my 125 and they are great! Anyone know if you can add more chromis after you already have some in the tank for awhile?

05/12/2010, 02:23 PM	#17
CebakaLaika Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 32	I really like green chromis, but I've had a hard time keeping them. How long are they lasting for you guys? I can't keep them more than a year or two. All the other fish (hepatus tang, marine betta, tomato clown & yellow watchman goby) in my tank are 7 - 8 years old, but I can't seem to keep chromis.

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