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Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by cbs3315, Sep 6, 2010.

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  1. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    ok im ready for the fun part but scared at the same time. my tank is cycled, all numbers are where they should be and have been for awhile but i have just been waiting patiently and taking my time. so my question is what kind of fish would you suggest be my first fish? i want something that is colorful and hardy. i have a 125 gal dt. also should i put a clean up crew in first, at the same time or after my first fish?
     
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    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    What type of tank is it? Do a 50% water change if you havn't done so. Get a CUC first. My first fish would be a pair of clownfish. Get the aggressive fish last.
     
  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    ok this is a big addition but its fun, a long bodied tang, like a naso or valmingi.
    or a maroon clown
    or a midas blenny.

    maybe a assessor.
     
  5. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Tang all day. They are just the most fun reef fish ever! Just get a small bristletooth, just keep nori in there for him to eat until rocks are up to par. (algae rich)
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    im wanting a tang bad. i love the naso and powder blue. i am scard to start with a tang though i guess because they are so expensive and i want to make sure everything is ok first.
     
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    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what are you stocking plans
     
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    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    and is it a reef or fowlrs
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    i want a reef tank but right now its just a fowlr. when my tank matures i will add corals. so i need reef safe fish.
     
  11. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Well you can get any reef safe fish. But put in peaceful fish first then add aggressive later.
     
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    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i would go with clown, or maybe a goby, or blue/green chromis