Good fish for 40g Bredder Reef?

HyperAquatics · 04/01/2021, 09:49 PM

Hello R.C. community this is my second tank, and I currently have two small bubble tip anemones and a hammer coral. - I plan on getting more hammers/Euphyllia corals in the future and possibly a zoa garden. What fish could I get for my system? I currently have two Clarkii clownfish and a small damsel, and I would like to know which fish I could eventually purchase... I understand 40 gallons limits my options, but I am willing to purchase fish from my LFS and then return them once they outgrow my system. - What future fish options does this give me? Any thoughts appreciated

Zionas · 04/02/2021, 03:14 AM

Are there any particular colors, body shapes, behaviors and niches you’re looking for?

HyperAquatics · 04/02/2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zionas

Are there any particular colors, body shapes, behaviors and niches you’re looking for?

I love most Angels, tangs, and triggerfish.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/02/2021, 01:32 PM

Too small for Tangs& Triggers. Angels love LPS so I think that's a no--no too.
Long Nose Hawk? Can be kept in multiples if desired.

HyperAquatics · 04/02/2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Too small for Tangs& Triggers. Angels love LPS so I think that's a no--no too.
Long Nose Hawk? Can be kept in multiples if desired.

I’ll take this into consideration!

Sugar Magnolia · 04/02/2021, 06:50 PM

Two clarkiis and a damsel will absolutely own your 40 gallon tank and they will likely attack and kill anything you try to add. Save your money and don't kill any fish.

lovely_trequart · 04/02/2021, 07:34 PM

I find Flame Hawkfish incredibly interesting to observe.

wrott · 04/03/2021, 02:48 PM

Sugar Magnolia is correct. A 40g is just big enough for the fish you have now.
You Could get 2 or 3 gobies but stress will leave you with no fish if you try adding more, sorry.

Zionas · 04/04/2021, 08:59 AM

If you want more fish I’d swap out the Clarkiis for Ocellaris or Percula or Skunk. Thry’re more peaceful.

I can only see a Pygmy angel working out in a 40B. That means Flameback, Cherub, Fisher’s, Mtulticolor maybe.

No Tangs.

Royal Gramma, Assessors, Blackcap Basslet, Blennies, Shrimp Gobies, Clown Gobies, Neon Gobies, small Fairy and Flasher Wrasses, Pink Streak and Possum Wrasses, are about the extent of your selection.

Zionas · 04/04/2021, 08:59 AM

No Triggers.

04/01/2021, 09:49 PM	#1
HyperAquatics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 17	Good fish for 40g Bredder Reef? Hello R.C. community this is my second tank, and I currently have two small bubble tip anemones and a hammer coral. - I plan on getting more hammers/Euphyllia corals in the future and possibly a zoa garden. What fish could I get for my system? I currently have two Clarkii clownfish and a small damsel, and I would like to know which fish I could eventually purchase... I understand 40 gallons limits my options, but I am willing to purchase fish from my LFS and then return them once they outgrow my system. - What future fish options does this give me? Any thoughts appreciated __________________ “All the water that will ever be is, right now.” – National Geographic - Current tank info, 40g fresh and 20g Salt

04/02/2021, 01:32 PM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Too small for Tangs& Triggers. Angels love LPS so I think that's a no--no too. Long Nose Hawk? Can be kept in multiples if desired. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/02/2021, 06:50 PM	#6
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Two clarkiis and a damsel will absolutely own your 40 gallon tank and they will likely attack and kill anything you try to add. Save your money and don't kill any fish. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

04/03/2021, 02:48 PM	#8
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	Sugar Magnolia is correct. A 40g is just big enough for the fish you have now. You Could get 2 or 3 gobies but stress will leave you with no fish if you try adding more, sorry. __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

04/02/2021, 03:14 AM	#2
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	Are there any particular colors, body shapes, behaviors and niches you’re looking for?

04/02/2021, 07:34 PM	#7
lovely_trequart Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 8	I find Flame Hawkfish incredibly interesting to observe.

04/04/2021, 08:59 AM	#9
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	If you want more fish I’d swap out the Clarkiis for Ocellaris or Percula or Skunk. Thry’re more peaceful. I can only see a Pygmy angel working out in a 40B. That means Flameback, Cherub, Fisher’s, Mtulticolor maybe. No Tangs. Royal Gramma, Assessors, Blackcap Basslet, Blennies, Shrimp Gobies, Clown Gobies, Neon Gobies, small Fairy and Flasher Wrasses, Pink Streak and Possum Wrasses, are about the extent of your selection.