fish ideas for a 40 breeder?

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  1. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    hey im gonna need to get some new fish eventually and was wondering what you guys thought would be unique and a good fish(s) for a 40 breeder reef. open to all reef safe fish..
    so....lets hear your ideas!!
     
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  3. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    I vote for a midas blenny. They are sweet i would love to have one but i only have a 20 gallon. But your 40 would be perfect.
    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Midas Blenny
     
  4. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    wow a midas blenny does look great, definately would add some personality to the tank
     
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    Blennies, firefish, Royal Gramma or other basslets, Chromis, Damsels or gobys.
     
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    4phish Montipora Digitata

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  9. SushiGirl

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    Not sure how long a 40 breeder tank is, but I wouldn't put a McCosker's in anything less than a 4' long tank, they swim a LOT back and forth, especially when they're flashing. I had one in a 38 gallon tank years ago (when no one knew what they were & they were cheap LOL) & felt bad for it pretty quickly. That's probably part of the reason 50 gallons is the recommended tank size for them (they didn't have a recommendation back when I bought mine).
     
  10. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    A 40g breeder is 36" long 18" wide and 17" tall.
    I have a midas blenny in my 29g right now and it is a cool fish. It will literally sit on any ledge with the flat part of its chest. I will post a pict of mine in a little bit.
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    Midas blenny chillin

    here you go
     

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  12. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    That is a pretty cool fish! I'm currently stocking my tank and think I will add that to the list--thanks!