55 gallon tank

what would be the best combination of fish for a 55 gallon tank and is there a possibility i could fit a angel fish in there and what kind.

 

Dwarf angels(coral beauty, flame, cherub) would work in a 55. What are your plans for the tank, FOWLR, REEF? That will really determine your stocking list.

As far as full size angels, a smaller Lamarcks angel would work as they do not get very big(7in). Most other angels get over a foot long.

 

possibly a coral reef tank

 

There's no "best combination," just whatever you like and that you can adequately care for. I agree with the dwarf angels being goof for a 55, I have a CB in my 55, but I would not add a full sized angel. They are extremely prone to nipping at corals and IMO, get too big for a 55.

 

you are not going to get different answers than the last thread you posted on this same subject. You simply cannot keep the same freshwater fish density with saltwater specimen.

 

I have a 55g reef that's stocked with the following.

- 2 Ocellaris Clowns
- 2 Banggai Cardinals
- 1 Yellow Tail Damsel
- 1 Flame Angel
- 1 Royal Gramma
- 1 Midas Blenny
- 1 Mandarin Dragonet (not recommended for new tanks)

My tank is pretty stocked, but I am good with keeping up with maintenence and all my params are stable + my fish are all on the small side. A 55g isn't really big enough for larger fish, IMO it's best to stay with a mix of fish that stay under 4" (adult size). Mind you, I do run a Deltec MCE600 hob skimmer that keeps my tank super clean as it's a monster waste puller.

As Ingtar posted you cannot apply the same stocking levels from FW to SW. Cramming all the "cool" fish you want into a 55g will just lead to a tank crash and $ lost. Listen to the good advice given here and go slowly, choose your stock wisely, and educate yourself from people that have successful experience in the hobby.

 

Me too...

I have a 55 gal too & wondered the same thing. I have live rock, about 50 lbs, live sand, a condy anemone, domino damsel, yellowtail damsel, harlequin serpent & 2 peppermint shrimp. Someone told me I may have to get rid of the domino & yellowtail damsels before I get any other fish, is this true?

 

It's possible for the yellowtail, and almost a sure thing for the domino. Damsels can be superaggressive.

 

my yellowtail is buddy-buddy with my tiny rainford goby. He also like hanging with my Tang while i had him and doesn't bother either.

 

I've had great success with yellow tails. IMO, damsels get such a bad rap. People don't take the time to actually research them and just heed the the easily offered idea that damsels are super aggressive fish. They can be, but so can almost any other fish. It depends more on personal temperment. Keep in mind that clowns and chromis are in the damsel family and people don't go around bashing them.