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  1. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    After the flame angel disaster last weekend I am going to slowly start stocking the tank. I was thinking about a couple blue-green chromis and maybe a sgt major damsel if they are compatible (probably not). But suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've got 2 b/g chromis. Both are very colorful and active. I think they are a great addition to most tanks. I personally would stay away from the s. major. They are aggressive and turn drab as they age. A good addition idea, how about firefish?
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    They are known jumpers. Lost mine after about a year.
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  4. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    never thought about it. I saw the sgt major at a lfs today when i returning a brittle star. I guess thats why he was in is own tank.
     
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  5. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    The chromis are an excellent choice, especially stocking them first.

    What size is the tank?
     
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  6. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    30 gallon RSM
     
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  7. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Just some suggestions:

    A couple of Chromis and 2-3 of the following.
    Goby, Ocelleris Clown or two, Royal Gramma, Coral Beauty Angel. I think I listed them in correct order (least aggressive to most aggressive). You obviously can't include them all, but they will all get along.

    If you do the Coral Beauty, I would limit it to one other fish (besides the Chromis), as the Coral Beauty is about equal to two of those others.
     
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  8. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    My sgt. major was never mean. He did jump to his death. I would not get one.
     
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  9. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    I like the clowns but not a big fan of them.
     
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  10. Dsilowka3

    Dsilowka3 Fire Worm

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    How about a sixline wrasse? I have one in my 30, very colorful, active, interesting to watch and most importantly pretty hardy after acclimation.
     
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