Fish Like A Chromis

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  1. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So I'm looking for a fish like a chromis. Just a fish that loves open water and is very active. I have a 40 gallon tank FOWLR. Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Can you please list what if anything you have currently?:)
     
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  3. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Nothing yet. But I am looking to get 2 clowns 1 goby 1 blenny.
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    That sounds good. Just be careful mixing blennies and gobies together as they share the same space and most blennies are more aggresive then gobies. Your clowns should swim around pretty well and are kind of chromis like in that regard.:)
     
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  5. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So I guess I should introduce my goby first?
     
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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Absolutely!!!;D
     
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  7. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    firefish, scissortail dartfish, orangelined cardinalfish, zebra dartfish & possum wrasse are all smaller active fish that are decent lively swimmer. Some of those are quite well known to be jumpers though, so take a lid or netting under strong advisement.
     
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  8. Jva

    Jva Astrea Snail

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    Any sort of cardinal would fill the same space a chromis would. As would a firefish/dartfish. Just look up whatever species you think is the best looking and make sure it isn't particulary aggressive.
     
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    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Your clowns swim around the open? Mine stay in about a basketball size space in the rocks except for feeding time.

    A dartfish would fill the open ocean area. I love my firefish.
     
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  10. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    My clown swam all over the tank. A fishes behavior is greatly influenced by its enviroment. Add one to a tank with lots of other fish and it will find a territory and defend it. House one with very few fish and it will feel comfortable enough to roam more. It also matters what kind of fish they are housed with.;)
     
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