New schooling fish...

Mappelbaum37 · 02/01/2008, 07:56 PM

Whats a good schooling fish for a 75 gallon reef?

str8clownr · 02/01/2008, 08:12 PM

anthias

Macimage · 02/01/2008, 08:30 PM

Reef chromis or anthias.

Joyce

Mappelbaum37 · 02/01/2008, 08:30 PM

How many do you think? this isnt for me...My friend is with me right now and was just curious. He also has a 75 gallon tank

his fish are:

-3 black and white clownfish
- pajama cardinal
- hippo tang
- flame angel
- longnose hawk
- bi-color blenny

- I dont think he has room for any more schooling fish especially, but we just wanted to check.

ManotheSea · 02/01/2008, 08:47 PM

Heniochis Butterflys (Bannerfish) will school.

Im not sure of how they will be in your tank space though.

ImprezaSTi · 02/01/2008, 09:25 PM

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Heniochis Butterflys (Bannerfish) will school.

Im not sure of how they will be in your tank space though.

Those fish are so nice, but I dont see them in many people's aquariums. How easy are they to keep?

Scuba_Steve · 02/01/2008, 09:45 PM

Cardinals should school, but usually only at night

sean48183 · 02/01/2008, 09:49 PM

I would say he could get away with a small school of chromis. 3-5 maybe.

ManotheSea · 02/01/2008, 10:18 PM

Heniochis (spelling?) are one of the easiest of the Butterflys. They eat readily in captivity.

Dubbin1 · 02/02/2008, 12:00 PM

Bar gobies would do well in your 75g.

kar93 · 02/02/2008, 12:05 PM

How many anthias do you think could go into a75?

CeeGee · 02/02/2008, 01:14 PM

that guy doesn't need any more fish. He has plenty for a 75 gallon. I hope they are planning on upgrading when that hippo outgrows the tank soon.

Dubbin1 · 02/02/2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by CeeGee
that guy doesn't need any more fish. He has plenty for a 75 gallon. I hope they are planning on upgrading when that hippo outgrows the tank soon.

He has plenty of room for more fish as long as his filtration can handle it. Also, it may be years before that hippo out grows his tank.

warriorss08 · 02/02/2008, 01:31 PM

blue reef chromis school well. I had a couple in my 220.

Mappelbaum37 · 02/02/2008, 01:56 PM

I saw a thread saying that the chromis sometimes mysteriously die...

cy88 · 02/02/2008, 02:01 PM

I've been reading about the chromis and planning to get some for my 75G as well. I read that they will eventually kill each other (not other fishes), is that true?

atzak · 02/02/2008, 02:08 PM

glass or threadfin cardinals are a much better schooling fish then chromis.

Macimage · 02/02/2008, 05:31 PM

He's pretty full now, especially with the hippo tang. If he found a larger tank for the tang, he'd be in good shape to add some schooling fish.

Joyce

CeeGee · 02/03/2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally posted by Macimage
He's pretty full now, especially with the hippo tang. If he found a larger tank for the tang, he'd be in good shape to add some schooling fish.

Joyce

what are you talking about he has plenty of room for more fish and it will take years for the hippo to outgrow that 75 gallon.

I was accused of having too many fish in my 38 and all I have are two small fairy wrasses and a royal gramma.

atrain5851 · 02/03/2008, 05:09 AM

haha wow 3 small fish in a 38? that doesnt seem like much to be accused of... everyone has their own opinion its so confusing sometimes haha.

Reeftanks6 · 02/03/2008, 06:32 AM

Ceegee i also have a 38 and i have two perculas damsel, jawfish, and a sailfin which is qting in there for my new 90. AS for the schooling of fish i would either go with the cardinals or 3-4 chormis. I really dont think that you can do that many anthias in your 75 because of the stocking list so far. But he could try 2-3 and maybe get away with it.

macronut · 02/03/2008, 08:50 AM

I think anthias should only be kept in systems of 125 or larger, but that is just my opinion. I'd go with the chromis.

Reeftanks6 · 02/03/2008, 09:03 AM

agreeded with macronut

Mappelbaum37 · 02/03/2008, 10:58 AM

he told me he might try out 2 small chromis... thanks for the help everyone.

bryan ayo · 02/03/2008, 11:44 AM

i have six green Chromis...They have great color and are very peaceful.

02/01/2008, 07:56 PM	#1
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	New schooling fish... Whats a good schooling fish for a 75 gallon reef? __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

02/01/2008, 08:30 PM	#4
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	How many do you think? this isnt for me...My friend is with me right now and was just curious. He also has a 75 gallon tank his fish are: -3 black and white clownfish - pajama cardinal - hippo tang - flame angel - longnose hawk - bi-color blenny - I dont think he has room for any more schooling fish especially, but we just wanted to check. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

02/01/2008, 09:45 PM	#7
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Cardinals should school, but usually only at night __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

02/02/2008, 01:14 PM	#12
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	that guy doesn't need any more fish. He has plenty for a 75 gallon. I hope they are planning on upgrading when that hippo outgrows the tank soon. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

02/02/2008, 01:56 PM	#15
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	I saw a thread saying that the chromis sometimes mysteriously die... __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

02/01/2008, 08:12 PM	#2
str8clownr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mia Posts: 619	anthias

02/01/2008, 08:30 PM	#3
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	Reef chromis or anthias. Joyce

02/01/2008, 08:47 PM	#5
ManotheSea Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FL Posts: 414	Heniochis Butterflys (Bannerfish) will school. Im not sure of how they will be in your tank space though.

02/01/2008, 09:49 PM	#8
sean48183 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,577	I would say he could get away with a small school of chromis. 3-5 maybe.

02/01/2008, 10:18 PM	#9
ManotheSea Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FL Posts: 414	Heniochis (spelling?) are one of the easiest of the Butterflys. They eat readily in captivity.

02/02/2008, 12:00 PM	#10
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	Bar gobies would do well in your 75g.

02/02/2008, 12:05 PM	#11
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	How many anthias do you think could go into a75?

02/02/2008, 01:31 PM	#14
warriorss08 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: IL Posts: 77	blue reef chromis school well. I had a couple in my 220.

02/02/2008, 02:01 PM	#16
cy88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 235	I've been reading about the chromis and planning to get some for my 75G as well. I read that they will eventually kill each other (not other fishes), is that true?

02/02/2008, 02:08 PM	#17
atzak Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jupiter NC Posts: 1,191	glass or threadfin cardinals are a much better schooling fish then chromis. __________________ smokers suck butts Current Tank Info: 210 reef, 55 gallon planted fresh water

02/02/2008, 05:31 PM	#18
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	He's pretty full now, especially with the hippo tang. If he found a larger tank for the tang, he'd be in good shape to add some schooling fish. Joyce

02/03/2008, 05:09 AM	#20
atrain5851 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Schaumburg Posts: 156	haha wow 3 small fish in a 38? that doesnt seem like much to be accused of... everyone has their own opinion its so confusing sometimes haha.

02/03/2008, 06:32 AM	#21
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Ceegee i also have a 38 and i have two perculas damsel, jawfish, and a sailfin which is qting in there for my new 90. AS for the schooling of fish i would either go with the cardinals or 3-4 chormis. I really dont think that you can do that many anthias in your 75 because of the stocking list so far. But he could try 2-3 and maybe get away with it. __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

02/03/2008, 08:50 AM	#22
macronut Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 405	I think anthias should only be kept in systems of 125 or larger, but that is just my opinion. I'd go with the chromis.

02/03/2008, 09:03 AM	#23
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	agreeded with macronut __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

02/03/2008, 10:58 AM	#24
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	he told me he might try out 2 small chromis... thanks for the help everyone. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

02/03/2008, 11:44 AM	#25
bryan ayo Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: batonrouge ,la Posts: 114	i have six green Chromis...They have great color and are very peaceful. __________________ 90g reef /40g fuge(RIP) 12g nano NEW Vortech powered 90g SPS setup with t5s Current Tank Info: 90 reef/w 40 breader sump/fuge (RIP) super efficient Sps setup w/t5