i want a new fish

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  1. andybethke

    andybethke Flamingo Tongue

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    so i have had my tank tank set up for a while now and have had 2 clowns in there for about a month now and i decided i want a new fish lol. but i want one thats active fun to watch will not out grow my 24 gal aquapod for a few years and is reasonable priced... anyone have any suggestions or ideas? thanks in advance!
     
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  3. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I loved my royal gramma.. I had him in with 2 clowns for quite some time in a previous tank....
     
  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Try a Neon goby, Fun to watch, small and eat parasites off the other fish. Great color also.
     
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  5. andybethke

    andybethke Flamingo Tongue

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    thanks ill google that next... how many fish can i get away with the 24 gal with 30lbs live rock... i know it will proble be getting close to maxed out after this next addition
     
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    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    Sailfin(Lawnmower)blenny have a ton of personality:)
     
  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Some ppl dont beleive in the fish size to tank size ratio, but I do. If I where in your shoes, I would look into small fish that are capatible with each other and that offer a service. Luna
     
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  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I had 2 clowns and a royal gramma in my 12 gallon nano cube....
     
  10. andybethke

    andybethke Flamingo Tongue

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    luna that is what im thinking the tank needs... i started reading there characteristics and it said they like to burrow in the sand.. my cc bed only 1/2-3/4 inch thick. would this still be suitable?
     
  11. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Sure add goby or blenny.

    Besides pair of percs in my 12 gallon NanoCube,
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    I also have in nano:


    Jewel Damsel (great if you want something "flashy" - only $4 at my LFS)
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    Watchman Goby
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    Rainford Goby
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    Gobies stay small, esp. the Rainford. Damsel is smaller variety then most...

    This is jewel when I first got it...not as dark as is now...but still a beautifull fish...Percs actually chase it about now and then, instead of other way around like you might think. Think they are just protecting their anem.

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    (Am sure I tend to push fish limit in both tanks...but that is what salt mix is for...:p)

    No skimmer. Weekly 4 gal water changes/filter cleaning...keeps water quality pristine.


    Have fun getting new fish...

    Let us know what you come up with.



    ;D
     
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  12. Nemo 22

    Nemo 22 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    you can go with a sixline wrasse, diamond goby.just stay small and cool.a fish with a purpose.