looking for a blue fish

laura · 09/21/2013, 12:26 PM

I've set up a 90 gal and so far I have a orange ocellaris and a B&W ocellaris. The orange one was of course named Nemo by my 4 yr old. But he was very concerned that we didn't have a blue fish to name Dory. I know I can't have an actual Dory (blue hippo tang) in a 90 so I'm looking for a nice brightly colored blue fish that is peaceful and reef safe. I was thinking blue chromis but I was told they have been coming in with uronema lately. I definitely don't want to deal with that. I thought about a blue assessor basslet or a female bellus angelfish but those are my only ideas. I promised him that our next fish would be blue but I'm struggling. Any other suggestions for a blue fish that I'm not thinking of?

cloak · 09/21/2013, 12:34 PM

Blues are tricky. I was going to say a chromi, but you've already heard of that. Chalk bass? Nice blue tints at least. GL.

Sun357 · 09/21/2013, 01:04 PM

Springeri Damsel are one of the less aggressive damsels and blue but some just hate damsels. (Minus clowns)

Mark Bianco · 09/21/2013, 01:17 PM

Try these

1. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...113&pcatid=113
2. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...455&pcatid=455
3. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...es.cfm?c=15+16

Not sure if you have corals or not but in some rare cases angles may pick at corals. The Blue Reef chromis would be my pick. There is another blue fish I like however kinda hard to find they are Blue Gungen Gloibies. These fish are jumpers so you need a top on your aquarium.

Hope that helps

Mark

gone fishin · 09/21/2013, 02:11 PM

I like the clown fairy wrasse mostly blue with some yellow, orange and reddish color on the head. Mine does not bother anything.

shifty51008 · 09/21/2013, 03:15 PM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...94&pcatid=1694

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...90&pcatid=2990

these damsels have been great in any tank I have owned, not agressive at all
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...134&pcatid=134

TheLastPolarBea · 09/21/2013, 03:25 PM

I have a blue devil damsel. My kids think it's the same fish as dori. Problem is, he's an a-hole. Bites your hand when you put it in the tank and is kind of a bully. Impossible to catch if you need to ever take him/her out. But...the kids love it.

laura · 09/21/2013, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I definitely have some reading to do on these suggestions. I would love a yellowtail damsel cause they do look very similar to Dory but I'm afraid they would bully everyone in the tank.

RyanSweatt2004 · 09/21/2013, 05:09 PM

Yellow tails are fine in all the times I've had them. They only bother each other and once they establish a pecking order and territories they're pretty mild mannered compared to many popular reef fish.

jamesbaur13 · 09/21/2013, 07:37 PM

Solar Wrasse

sellersmd · 09/21/2013, 08:13 PM

Don't forget the indigo dottyback!

Ryan2013 · 09/21/2013, 08:42 PM

Have you thought about a Venustus angelfish? They do run about 90 dollars though so the damsels are much better for your wallet.

gbru316 · 09/21/2013, 09:36 PM

I love my 6-line wrasse. They can be bullies, but you have the space for one. They're certainly not shy. Mine is constantly cruising around the tank.

ViktorVaughn · 09/21/2013, 11:43 PM

My two yellow tail damsels were both aggressive and complete jerks to each other and everyone else in the tank. They would hide behind rocks and wait for other fish to pass so they could bite them from behind without the fish seeing them coming. Super hard to catch as well, had to take out all my coral and rock to get to them. I guess they are supposed to be better in the larger tank they are in but I still hate them and will not ever get a damsel again, even if I by some chance get a 1000 gallon aquarium someday.

laura · 09/22/2013, 08:24 PM

Thanks everyone! There are some great ideas on here. I just don't know which one to pick but I'm glad to have more options now.

cloak · 09/22/2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan2013

Have you thought about a Venustus angelfish? They do run about 90 dollars though so the damsels are much better for your wallet.

I wouldn't trust that beak of theirs in a reef tank. I'm sure it's been done before, but the odds of success just don't seem like there in the corals/invertebrates favor IMO. GL.

laura · 09/22/2013, 08:42 PM

I ruled them (venustus) out cause they are considered difficult. Being newish to this (been out of the hobby for about 10 years) I think starting with difficult is setting myself up for failure. I also don't think I'd trust them with coral. But they sure are beautiful! I wish I wish!

Not sure I am willing to trust a damsel either, seems it is hit or miss and I know I will end up with a real jerk that I can't catch. They would be perfect if only they were always peaceful.

But I love some of the other suggestions. The goby, wrasses and dottyback are all on my list to research. I'm also still considering the blue chromis and just QTing it for a long time. I think I would also probably pretreat it with something just to be sure.

igot2gats · 09/22/2013, 08:53 PM

What about this?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...1+50&pcatid=50

MARINECRITTERS · 09/22/2013, 09:18 PM

yellow tail damsel, very peaceful and very blue.
Blue hamlet, will eat small crustaceans though.
Chromis, peaceful ( although somewhat aggressive to own species )

NHATRANG · 09/22/2013, 10:27 PM

try kupang damsel, they are small and less aggressive

Lucky1s · 09/22/2013, 10:38 PM

My yellow tail damsels are mean. Will be working on getting them out soon!

johnc99 · 09/23/2013, 12:20 AM

Carribean Purple Reef Chomis (Chromis Scotti), Coral Beauty Angel (Centropyge Bispinosa), or Debora's Angel (Centropyge Deborae). LA/DD sometimes has them from time to time.

Once you decide - be patient.

Reeferz412 · 09/23/2013, 07:30 AM

I have kept both flameback and dwarf cherub angels. Both are very interesting fish with great personalities and relatively reef safe. Very rare cases of coral nipping but it does happen. They are not blue completely blue, but hippo tangs are not either lol.

MondoBongo · 09/23/2013, 07:57 AM

the only other blue fish i can think of that hasn't been mentioned here is a Blue Hamlet.

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/produ...id=525&cid=281

they're pretty, but can potentially eat smaller fish and crustaceans, so reef safe with caution as with most of the other blue fish.

09/21/2013, 12:26 PM	#1
laura Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 56	looking for a blue fish I've set up a 90 gal and so far I have a orange ocellaris and a B&W ocellaris. The orange one was of course named Nemo by my 4 yr old. But he was very concerned that we didn't have a blue fish to name Dory. I know I can't have an actual Dory (blue hippo tang) in a 90 so I'm looking for a nice brightly colored blue fish that is peaceful and reef safe. I was thinking blue chromis but I was told they have been coming in with uronema lately. I definitely don't want to deal with that. I thought about a blue assessor basslet or a female bellus angelfish but those are my only ideas. I promised him that our next fish would be blue but I'm struggling. Any other suggestions for a blue fish that I'm not thinking of? __________________ laura Current Tank Info: 90 gal. in wall with 27 gal sump (no refugium) with eheim 1262 return and a WP40. 50lbs LR and 25lbs sand (about 1.5-2"). Reefbreeders Photon 32. Brandless skimmer (i bought used).

09/21/2013, 01:04 PM	#3
Sun357 Geek Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rantoul, IL Posts: 137	Springeri Damsel are one of the less aggressive damsels and blue but some just hate damsels. (Minus clowns) __________________ ~Fred Current Tank Info: 25G Lagoon mixed reef

09/21/2013, 02:11 PM	#5
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	I like the clown fairy wrasse mostly blue with some yellow, orange and reddish color on the head. Mine does not bother anything. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

09/21/2013, 03:15 PM	#6
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...94&pcatid=1694 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...90&pcatid=2990 these damsels have been great in any tank I have owned, not agressive at all http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...134&pcatid=134 __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

09/21/2013, 04:28 PM	#8
laura Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 56	Thanks for the replies everyone. I definitely have some reading to do on these suggestions. I would love a yellowtail damsel cause they do look very similar to Dory but I'm afraid they would bully everyone in the tank. __________________ laura Current Tank Info: 90 gal. in wall with 27 gal sump (no refugium) with eheim 1262 return and a WP40. 50lbs LR and 25lbs sand (about 1.5-2"). Reefbreeders Photon 32. Brandless skimmer (i bought used).

09/21/2013, 12:34 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Blues are tricky. I was going to say a chromi, but you've already heard of that. Chalk bass? Nice blue tints at least. GL.

09/21/2013, 01:17 PM	#4
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Try these 1. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...113&pcatid=113 2. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...455&pcatid=455 3. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...es.cfm?c=15+16 Not sure if you have corals or not but in some rare cases angles may pick at corals. The Blue Reef chromis would be my pick. There is another blue fish I like however kinda hard to find they are Blue Gungen Gloibies. These fish are jumpers so you need a top on your aquarium. Hope that helps Mark

09/21/2013, 03:25 PM	#7
TheLastPolarBea Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 27	I have a blue devil damsel. My kids think it's the same fish as dori. Problem is, he's an a-hole. Bites your hand when you put it in the tank and is kind of a bully. Impossible to catch if you need to ever take him/her out. But...the kids love it.

09/21/2013, 05:09 PM	#9
RyanSweatt2004 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maine Posts: 590	Yellow tails are fine in all the times I've had them. They only bother each other and once they establish a pecking order and territories they're pretty mild mannered compared to many popular reef fish.

09/21/2013, 07:37 PM	#10
jamesbaur13 Apsiring Alhcohlolic Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 772	Solar Wrasse __________________ 120G AGA Dual Overflow, 40G B Sump, SRO-2000int, 2 Eheim 200w Heater, Eheim 1262 Return, BRS C & GFO React., BR-1000ss Biopellet React., Tunze 5017 ATO, 2 MP-40wes, DIY 76LED (36RB,24NW,6B,6CW,4Moon)

09/21/2013, 08:13 PM	#11
sellersmd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 81	Don't forget the indigo dottyback!

09/21/2013, 08:42 PM	#12
Ryan2013 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 202	Have you thought about a Venustus angelfish? They do run about 90 dollars though so the damsels are much better for your wallet.

09/21/2013, 09:36 PM	#13
gbru316 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,720	I love my 6-line wrasse. They can be bullies, but you have the space for one. They're certainly not shy. Mine is constantly cruising around the tank.

09/21/2013, 11:43 PM	#14
ViktorVaughn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 619	My two yellow tail damsels were both aggressive and complete jerks to each other and everyone else in the tank. They would hide behind rocks and wait for other fish to pass so they could bite them from behind without the fish seeing them coming. Super hard to catch as well, had to take out all my coral and rock to get to them. I guess they are supposed to be better in the larger tank they are in but I still hate them and will not ever get a damsel again, even if I by some chance get a 1000 gallon aquarium someday.

09/22/2013, 08:24 PM	#15
laura Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 56	Thanks everyone! There are some great ideas on here. I just don't know which one to pick but I'm glad to have more options now. __________________ laura Current Tank Info: 90 gal. in wall with 27 gal sump (no refugium) with eheim 1262 return and a WP40. 50lbs LR and 25lbs sand (about 1.5-2"). Reefbreeders Photon 32. Brandless skimmer (i bought used).

09/22/2013, 08:42 PM	#17
laura Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 56	I ruled them (venustus) out cause they are considered difficult. Being newish to this (been out of the hobby for about 10 years) I think starting with difficult is setting myself up for failure. I also don't think I'd trust them with coral. But they sure are beautiful! I wish I wish! Not sure I am willing to trust a damsel either, seems it is hit or miss and I know I will end up with a real jerk that I can't catch. They would be perfect if only they were always peaceful. But I love some of the other suggestions. The goby, wrasses and dottyback are all on my list to research. I'm also still considering the blue chromis and just QTing it for a long time. I think I would also probably pretreat it with something just to be sure. __________________ laura Current Tank Info: 90 gal. in wall with 27 gal sump (no refugium) with eheim 1262 return and a WP40. 50lbs LR and 25lbs sand (about 1.5-2"). Reefbreeders Photon 32. Brandless skimmer (i bought used).

09/22/2013, 08:53 PM	#18
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	What about this? http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...1+50&pcatid=50 __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

09/22/2013, 09:18 PM	#19
MARINECRITTERS Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,525	yellow tail damsel, very peaceful and very blue. Blue hamlet, will eat small crustaceans though. Chromis, peaceful ( although somewhat aggressive to own species ) __________________ MarineCritters, life in the sea is superb Current Tank Info: 91 Gallon Reef

09/22/2013, 10:27 PM	#20
NHATRANG Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Milford Posts: 109	try kupang damsel, they are small and less aggressive

09/22/2013, 10:38 PM	#21
Lucky1s Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 61	My yellow tail damsels are mean. Will be working on getting them out soon! __________________ 125 DT (not drilled) 72" Aquaticlife T5 lighting 20 long sump 10 fuge

09/23/2013, 12:20 AM	#22
johnc99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 224	Carribean Purple Reef Chomis (Chromis Scotti), Coral Beauty Angel (Centropyge Bispinosa), or Debora's Angel (Centropyge Deborae). LA/DD sometimes has them from time to time. Once you decide - be patient. __________________ We must recognize the dignity which all creatures possess, and we must respect it for as long as we have them in our charge. - "Coldwater Fish" by Roy Pinks Current Tank Info: 40B FOWLR w/ Eshopps R-100, Aquamaxx ConeS CO-1, Eheim 3000+ return, AquaticLife 4x39w HO T5s

09/23/2013, 07:30 AM	#23
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I have kept both flameback and dwarf cherub angels. Both are very interesting fish with great personalities and relatively reef safe. Very rare cases of coral nipping but it does happen. They are not blue completely blue, but hippo tangs are not either lol. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

09/23/2013, 07:57 AM	#24
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	the only other blue fish i can think of that hasn't been mentioned here is a Blue Hamlet. http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/produ...id=525&cid=281 they're pretty, but can potentially eat smaller fish and crustaceans, so reef safe with caution as with most of the other blue fish.