In search of a blue fish - Page 2

anbosu · 10/12/2017, 03:17 PM

Chrysiptera damsels are usually good bets for community tanks. You could check out a blue assessor as well. None of the tang options are good for a 60g tank.

hfa3501 · 10/16/2017, 07:07 PM

Yeah, I know my tank really isn't big enough to house a tang right now of any kind. I just really like them. I just wanted something that will stand out and kinda be the centerpiece of the tank with a splash of bright color. I like my foxface, but he is a bit shy. Doesn't spend too much time out in front.

Frogmanx82 · 10/16/2017, 08:09 PM

A yellow eye kole tang has a nice bluish purple and the eyes really pop. Plus they eat Lahr and are always out. Good eaters. I think would do ok in a 60

dendrite · 10/17/2017, 06:42 AM

Starckes damsel. I’ve had one in a community tank for six years. A beautiful blue and yellow, four inches, very hardy and while somewhat territorial gets along well with only mock charges every now and then.

hfa3501 · 10/17/2017, 05:57 PM

Thanks Frogman - I hadn't thought about a Kole.
Dendrite, are the Starckes Damsels the same as the yellow tails? Or are they different?

kendrid · 10/17/2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hfa3501

I like my foxface, but he is a bit shy. Doesn't spend too much time out in front.

FYI: Foxfaces get huge (mine is 7") and mine and my powder blue spar daily in my 6' 125 gallon tank. They never actually hurt each other but when I add a sheet of nori they get aggressive.

kendrid · 10/17/2017, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogmanx82

A yellow eye kole tang has a nice bluish purple and the eyes really pop. Plus they eat Lahr and are always out. Good eaters. I think would do ok in a 60

A typical 60 cube is 24x24x24, not sure what the OPs is. I hate to be the tang police but that isn't much room. Even if it is okay that is a lot of waste along with a foxface.

Cherub Angelfish are a beautiful blue and about 3" when fully grown.

Frogmanx82 · 10/17/2017, 08:03 PM

The cherub angel does look about perfect.

xRAWRx28 · 10/17/2017, 10:28 PM

I think chri is would be about what your looking for have you seen the blue reef chromes? Really good looking fish and the go for about $20 a pop!

hfa3501 · 10/18/2017, 05:23 PM

Thanks SO much everyone for your help on this!!!! After doing some research, and looking around (with the help of you all) I think I am going to go with a small school of 3 Blue Reef Chromis! yay!

dendrite · 10/18/2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hfa3501

Thanks Frogman - I hadn't thought about a Kole.
Dendrite, are the Starckes Damsels the same as the yellow tails? Or are they different?

Different , bigger,thicker, much more mellow, less territorial, mostly blue with yellow fringing

10/16/2017, 08:09 PM	#28
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	A yellow eye kole tang has a nice bluish purple and the eyes really pop. Plus they eat Lahr and are always out. Good eaters. I think would do ok in a 60 __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

10/17/2017, 08:03 PM	#33
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	The cherub angel does look about perfect. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

10/12/2017, 03:17 PM	#26
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	Chrysiptera damsels are usually good bets for community tanks. You could check out a blue assessor as well. None of the tang options are good for a 60g tank.

10/16/2017, 07:07 PM	#27
hfa3501 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Strongsville, Ohio Posts: 99	Yeah, I know my tank really isn't big enough to house a tang right now of any kind. I just really like them. I just wanted something that will stand out and kinda be the centerpiece of the tank with a splash of bright color. I like my foxface, but he is a bit shy. Doesn't spend too much time out in front.

10/17/2017, 06:42 AM	#29
dendrite Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: denver Posts: 493	Starckes damsel. I’ve had one in a community tank for six years. A beautiful blue and yellow, four inches, very hardy and while somewhat territorial gets along well with only mock charges every now and then.

10/17/2017, 05:57 PM	#30
hfa3501 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Strongsville, Ohio Posts: 99	Thanks Frogman - I hadn't thought about a Kole. Dendrite, are the Starckes Damsels the same as the yellow tails? Or are they different?

10/17/2017, 10:28 PM	#34
xRAWRx28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 40	I think chri is would be about what your looking for have you seen the blue reef chromes? Really good looking fish and the go for about $20 a pop!

10/18/2017, 05:23 PM	#35
hfa3501 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Strongsville, Ohio Posts: 99	Thanks SO much everyone for your help on this!!!! After doing some research, and looking around (with the help of you all) I think I am going to go with a small school of 3 Blue Reef Chromis! yay!