Im looking to add a few fish...what to get?

FullBoreReefer · 04/07/2016, 11:34 AM

Im looking or hoping to add a few fish over the next few months, no rush, but would like to. My tank and system stats are in my signature, I have about 130gals total in the system.

Current stock:
2 - Clownfish
3 - Yellow tail damsels
1 - Green spotted mandarin
1 - Brittle star
Misc clean up crew

I have about 2" of sand throughout the tank. Any ideas of what I can or should get. First and foremost nothing that will out compete my mandarin for food.

Thanks

FullBoreReefer · 04/07/2016, 12:36 PM

If it matters the tank is almost 6yrs old.

nereefpat · 04/07/2016, 01:25 PM

If my math is correct, your display is about 94 gal.

I'll start with the obvious: dwarf angel (I like flames) and a basslett( I like blackcaps)

juniorrocketdad · 04/07/2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

If my math is correct, your display is about 94 gal.

I'll start with the obvious: dwarf angel (I like flames) and a basslett( I like blackcaps)

If you have lps don't get a dwarf angel because they will eat it and I wouldn't get a black cap with a mandarin because they can be aggressive and territorial

FullBoreReefer · 04/07/2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

If you have lps don't get a dwarf angel because they will eat it and I wouldn't get a black cap with a mandarin because they can be aggressive and territorial

I have a little of everything in my mixed reef. Thanks for the heads up.

nereefpat · 04/07/2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

If you have lps don't get a dwarf angel because they will eat it and I wouldn't get a black cap with a mandarin because they can be aggressive and territorial

I respectfully disagree with you on both of these statements.

IME, basslets hover in their cave waiting for food, and shouldn't compete with the mandarin for pods, nor are they terribly aggressive.

I've also kept two different flame angels for several years at a time with lps. Although I did have to sell my beautiful kole tang because he was eating my candycanes. So maybe I have strange luck.

FullBoreReefer · 04/07/2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

If my math is correct, your display is about 94 gal.

Size wise, yes. Water volume, no, because of displacement.

addictedreefer · 04/07/2016, 03:38 PM

I would go with a juvi chevron tang.

Cliving1 · 04/07/2016, 03:57 PM

You have a lot of room. How about anthias? Or wrasse? There are lots of reef safe wrasse out there.

FullBoreReefer · 04/07/2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedreefer

I would go with a juvi chevron tang.

Not only expensive, but I'm afraid my small tank isn't right for a tang of any sort.

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Originally Posted by Cliving1

You have a lot of room. How about anthias? Or wrasse? There are lots of reef safe wrasse out there.

I'm afraid a wrasse would out compete the mandarin for food.

juniorrocketdad · 04/07/2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

I'm afraid a wrasse would out compete the mandarin for food.

It probably would

juniorrocketdad · 04/07/2016, 06:26 PM

Why don't you get a ruby red dragonette they are very similar care to mandarins but are easy to train Onto prepared food so it shouldn't over use the pod population

addictedreefer · 04/07/2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

Not only expensive, but I'm afraid my small tank isn't right for a tang of any sort.

I'm afraid a wrasse would out compete the mandarin for food.

Your 3 foot 90+ gallon tank is definitely large enough for tangs in the bristletooth family.

Nick92515 · 04/07/2016, 08:02 PM

You should have 6ft tank for tangs swimming room if you want them to be happy

addictedreefer · 04/08/2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick92515

You should have 6ft tank for tangs swimming room if you want them to be happy

Disagree with respect to tangs in the bristletooth family. They stay relatively smaller and are not as active swimmers as most other tangs. A 75 gal tank is sufficient.

FullBoreReefer · 04/08/2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by addictedreefer

Disagree with respect to tangs in the bristletooth family. They stay relatively smaller and are not as active swimmers as most other tangs. A 75 gal tank is sufficient.

I will look into them. Thanks.

toothybugs · 04/08/2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

Why don't you get a ruby red dragonette they are very similar care to mandarins but are easy to train Onto prepared food so it shouldn't over use the pod population

Pod hunters like mandies and scooters will war to the death over food/ pod availability. Regardless of whether or not they take frozen.

Nothing tempts fish like live food.

anbosu · 04/08/2016, 10:30 AM

What kind of clowns do you have?

FullBoreReefer · 04/08/2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by anbosu

What kind of clowns do you have?

false ocellaris, lately they have been breeding, laying eggs and hatching in tank, more live food! Haha

borderreef · 04/08/2016, 04:21 PM

How about a purple firefish and/or a royal gramma? Two nice fish I have in my 40b.

FullBoreReefer · 04/08/2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by borderreef

How about a purple firefish and/or a royal gramma? Two nice fish I have in my 40b.

I do like those, thank you.

ClownnGoby · 04/08/2016, 07:52 PM

How about some Cardinal fish both pajama and banggai are cool and u could fit a small group of 3 no problem

killagoby · 04/08/2016, 08:19 PM

Kole or Tomini Tang

RussellHill · 04/08/2016, 08:36 PM

Solar wrasse with white belly- very striking in real life

dbigfoot111 · 04/09/2016, 09:29 AM

another one added to the list. leopard wrasse

04/07/2016, 11:34 AM	#1
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	Im looking to add a few fish...what to get? Im looking or hoping to add a few fish over the next few months, no rush, but would like to. My tank and system stats are in my signature, I have about 130gals total in the system. Current stock: 2 - Clownfish 3 - Yellow tail damsels 1 - Green spotted mandarin 1 - Brittle star Misc clean up crew I have about 2" of sand throughout the tank. Any ideas of what I can or should get. First and foremost nothing that will out compete my mandarin for food. Thanks __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

04/07/2016, 12:36 PM	#2
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	If it matters the tank is almost 6yrs old. __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

04/07/2016, 01:25 PM	#3
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	If my math is correct, your display is about 94 gal. I'll start with the obvious: dwarf angel (I like flames) and a basslett( I like blackcaps) __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

04/08/2016, 04:21 PM	#20
borderreef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: east brookfield, ma Posts: 572	How about a purple firefish and/or a royal gramma? Two nice fish I have in my 40b. __________________ There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want. Calvin and Hobbs Current Tank Info: 40b mixed reef with 20g sump. Mg 9.5 return pump running GFO and GAC. Reef Octopus DNW-150 protein skimmer. DIY stand and canopy with 2x 250w MH and 4x 39w vho t5s. Reefkeeper elite controller.

04/08/2016, 08:19 PM	#23
killagoby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 2,150	Kole or Tomini Tang __________________ How much money did you spend on that rock again?

04/07/2016, 03:38 PM	#8
addictedreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 965	I would go with a juvi chevron tang.

04/07/2016, 03:57 PM	#9
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	You have a lot of room. How about anthias? Or wrasse? There are lots of reef safe wrasse out there.

04/07/2016, 06:26 PM	#12
juniorrocketdad Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 733	Why don't you get a ruby red dragonette they are very similar care to mandarins but are easy to train Onto prepared food so it shouldn't over use the pod population

04/07/2016, 08:02 PM	#14
Nick92515 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: philadelphia Posts: 122	You should have 6ft tank for tangs swimming room if you want them to be happy

04/08/2016, 10:30 AM	#18
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	What kind of clowns do you have?

04/08/2016, 07:52 PM	#22
ClownnGoby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 61	How about some Cardinal fish both pajama and banggai are cool and u could fit a small group of 3 no problem

04/08/2016, 08:36 PM	#24
RussellHill Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 104	Solar wrasse with white belly- very striking in real life

04/09/2016, 09:29 AM	#25
dbigfoot111 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 52	another one added to the list. leopard wrasse