Adding another fish or two opinions

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  1. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I got a 55 tall and I only have 3 fish in it. 2 Clowns and a flame angel. I would like to add another fish or two but not sure anymore what to get....Some opinions would be great. Also I don't have a cover on the top of my tank so jumpers are kind of out of the question.
     
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  3. the glass guy

    the glass guy Flamingo Tongue

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    We just got a neon Dottyback and orange spotted goby and the have been awesome to watch
     
  4. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    I added a Algae blenny in the last week, awesome addition, great at eating all the algae and such a wicked personality too.

    Nice choice with the flame, beautiful fish, i opted for the coral beauty given the amount of coral i have, a wrasse would make a good addition too,
     
  5. CharlotteReefer

    CharlotteReefer Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Any kind of goby or even a starry eyed blenny would be nice. I have a yellow coris wrasse and he is extremely active.
     
  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Hawkfish? I have one that is a great, colorful little fish.
     
  7. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    the blenny and dottyback look nice and so do all the ones listed. I really like the algae blenny and the neon dottyback. I'm only worried as they look like they might be jumpers. I don't know if anyone can confirm this for me.
     
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  9. zesty

    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    +1

    I like this fish a lot!
     
  10. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Well you already have known jumpers in the tank (clowns). Just google it and see what I mean. Make your own cover out of clear mesh and framing for screens. Then you won't have to worry.

    Otherwise, I would not recommend a Lawnmower/Algae Blenny in a smaller tank. Mine starved to death in my 55 (long). It would not touch any prepared foods. I would suggest Blennnies from the Ecsenius family though. Most will pick at algae all day, plus eat everything you put in the tank. Midas Blennies likely won't touch algae, but are very friendly (semi-aggressive) fish.
     
  11. CBSurfrider

    CBSurfrider Millepora

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    I have an Arc Eye Hawkfish and he's full of personality. The flame is more colorful, but a little pricey. I used to have a 55gal upright. Pajama Cardinals are cool too, they stay up in the water column and are always visible.
     
  12. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Mine is a lyretail hawkfish. He was not very expensive. A great addition!