Which fish?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Stingray, May 29, 2008.

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Recommend My Next Addition...

Poll closed Jun 1, 2008.
  1. Flame Angel

    11.8%
  2. Coral Beauty

    23.5%
  3. Percula Clown

    41.2%
  4. Green Chromis

    23.5%
  5. Yellow Tang

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Well 2 days ago i did my first water change after 2 months, parameters are...

    Ammonia 0-ppm
    Nitrite 0-ppm
    Nitrate 0-ppm
    PH-8.2
    ALK-8-
    Phosphate-0.03-ppm
    Salinity-1.023
    Temp-80F
    So the big question is, i was thinking of adding my next addition, what should i get? either,

    1-Flame Angel
    2-Coral Beauty
    3-Percula Clown
    4-Green Chromis
    5-Yellow Tang
     
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  3. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Number 3... Can't go wrong with a clown....
     
  4. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    If you're gonna add all those eventually,....then i'd prolly go w/ the beauty first cause it's more docile than the rest and you have a better chance when the time comes for your next inhabitant. not as aggressive or territorial.
     
  5. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    clown was my 2nd choice
     
  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree #3. Second choice would be a group of blue/green chromis.
     
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  7. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Angels and Tangs require alot of space to roam and forage for food. Plus aggressiveness by them and the possible "reef safe" debate with regards to corals, anemones and other inverts poses a problem.
    Green Chromis' are a close relative of the Clowns and Damsel fish but without the tendancy for being boisterous(aggressive), plus they make a beautiful sight with a school of 5 or more!!!!!!!!
    Alot depends on what you would like to purchase later on in terms of fish and inverts!!!! Compatibility issues can be a factor now as well as in the future!
    It is advantageous to add the most aggressive fish species last, to curb aggression!!!! HINT
     
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  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Chromis are cool looking...
     
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  10. lissa

    lissa Astrea Snail

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    From experience I would suggest 3 Chromis at first, followed by 2 clowns....the rest is up to you, but if and when you decide to add a Yellow Tang, add this one last. They are very aggressive and require plenty of space.

    Good luck, keep us posted as what you decide.:cheesy:

    You may want to consider adding a Skunk Shrimp and a few Hermit crabs to keep everything clean.
     
  11. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    you know a coral beauty and a flame aint gonna work out so well dont cha? The flame will torment the coral beauty till it dies.
     
  12. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    the clown is by far the safest