Fish Suggestions?

Gagonzalez · 07/24/2012, 12:26 PM

I currently have a 28g JBJ Nano that will be a mixed reef setup. I am looking at starting to QT 2 fish at a time and put a total of 4 fish into the tank along with starting to place Corals in as well. I currently have a Snail only CUC from Reefcleaners and 2 peppermint shrimp. I have decided on the following fish so far but can't figure out the last fish I should add. So far I want to get:

Firefish Goby
Royal Gramma
Ocellaris Clownfish

Can someone make suggestions on what fish would make good additions to the group above in my size tank?

Thanks

AwesomeOceans · 07/24/2012, 12:34 PM

those are all good beginner fish- I like coral beauties too. Once your tank is a little more established you can go with a mandarin. Damsels are super hearty and small and pretty too.

I mean- personally I am much more into inverts than I am fish. I love urchins and brittle stars and corals and crustaceans

Lateralus · 07/24/2012, 12:39 PM

Pearly jawfish, tailspot or lawnmower blenny, 6line or mystery wrasse (maybe

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Ive had all of the above fish in various combinations including the ones you have listed with next to no problems.

sn4265 · 07/24/2012, 01:01 PM

Personally, I would look at a pair of clowns rather than just a single fish. I would also steer clear of the 6 line wrasse myself since from my experience if you put it in your tank at the beginning it will likely be the only wrasse you ever can put in the tank. I had one that bullied another wrasse to death as soon as we put in the new fish. In fact, I'm looking to pull the 6 line out and send him packing.

kriv4o · 07/24/2012, 01:54 PM

I would seriously think twice before putting a mandarin in a 28gal unless you have a culture of pods going on the side.

Gagonzalez · 07/24/2012, 02:38 PM

I like Corals too but the Wife and Kids want the fish in there. I would love a 6 line or a Coral Beauty but I was told not to put in a 28g tank and that the Coral Beauty would nip at my corals. If I can, I would put one of those in last if possible. I would LOve a Mandarin but again I'll probably wait a year and I would have Cheato in a refuge for the pod growth.

07/24/2012, 12:26 PM	#1
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	Fish Suggestions? I currently have a 28g JBJ Nano that will be a mixed reef setup. I am looking at starting to QT 2 fish at a time and put a total of 4 fish into the tank along with starting to place Corals in as well. I currently have a Snail only CUC from Reefcleaners and 2 peppermint shrimp. I have decided on the following fish so far but can't figure out the last fish I should add. So far I want to get: Firefish Goby Royal Gramma Ocellaris Clownfish Can someone make suggestions on what fish would make good additions to the group above in my size tank? Thanks

07/24/2012, 12:34 PM	#2
AwesomeOceans Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 71	those are all good beginner fish- I like coral beauties too. Once your tank is a little more established you can go with a mandarin. Damsels are super hearty and small and pretty too. I mean- personally I am much more into inverts than I am fish. I love urchins and brittle stars and corals and crustaceans __________________ University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science University of Miami Aquarium Club 90 gallon display, 20 gallon sump, 30 gallon seahorse tank Current Tank Info: 90 gal reef display, 20 gal sump, 30 gal refugium/frag tank

07/24/2012, 12:39 PM	#3
Lateralus Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Charles mo. Posts: 756	Pearly jawfish, tailspot or lawnmower blenny, 6line or mystery wrasse (maybe ) Ive had all of the above fish in various combinations including the ones you have listed with next to no problems. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef/ 40 gal sump. Born on 5/30/13.

07/24/2012, 01:01 PM	#4
sn4265 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 570	Personally, I would look at a pair of clowns rather than just a single fish. I would also steer clear of the 6 line wrasse myself since from my experience if you put it in your tank at the beginning it will likely be the only wrasse you ever can put in the tank. I had one that bullied another wrasse to death as soon as we put in the new fish. In fact, I'm looking to pull the 6 line out and send him packing. __________________ First saltwater tank setup 11/6/10: 80 lbs LS and 150 lbs LR, Aquamaxx EM200 skimmer & Phosban Reactor Photon 48 LED pH 8.0, Temp 78, NO3 ~0, Mg 1400, Ca 420, Alk 7.5 Current Tank Info: 120 gal with 40B sump with fuge, pair of black Occellaris Clowns, purple Firefish, Coral Banded Shrimp, Foxface

07/24/2012, 01:54 PM	#5
kriv4o Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ocean Pines, MD Posts: 509	I would seriously think twice before putting a mandarin in a 28gal unless you have a culture of pods going on the side. __________________ 40b DT, with a 20l DIY sump 10g clam lagoon plumbed together with^ 10g stand alone NANO, JBJ 24g NanoCube rescue project

07/24/2012, 02:38 PM	#6
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	I like Corals too but the Wife and Kids want the fish in there. I would love a 6 line or a Coral Beauty but I was told not to put in a 28g tank and that the Coral Beauty would nip at my corals. If I can, I would put one of those in last if possible. I would LOve a Mandarin but again I'll probably wait a year and I would have Cheato in a refuge for the pod growth.