Need a new fishy that actually swims and stays out

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Im looking to add another fish to the 220, currently there is a sailfin tang, scopas, a damsel, and a clown and firefish

    I want something that actually swims, even the tangs are more relaxed and just kind of hang in one corner together.

    ITs such a big tank that looks almost empty lol

    any suggestion of fishys that stay out and are reef safe and will be good matches to the current inhabitants
     
    jdameli1, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Well... I know it's not what you want to hear but my clown pair swims all over the place!

    Have you ever considered some kind of Anthias?
     
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  3. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    What about chromis
     
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  4. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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    Tennent Tang: Vlamingi: Powder Blue. Those are all active swimmers.
     
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  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Some kind of flasher with a harem. He'll stay out a lot flashing if he has some females to show off for.
     
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  6. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    +1 on the powder I love mine he is always swimming
     
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  7. Gabby

    Gabby Spaghetti Worm

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    I would go for a nice school of 5-9 cardinalfish. They have a cute personality and are active and curious fish. :)
     
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  8. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    most wrasses are active.

    .....and my desjardini tang even likes to follow them around so it makes him more active as well.
     
    SAY, Jul 26, 2011
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  9. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    wrasse cromis anthias etc
     
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  10. cdgardner11

    cdgardner11 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I agree, my melanurus wrasse stays out all the time. Too bad you said reef safe as the trigger I have never hides and he actually comes over to people who come close to the tank.
     
    cdgardner11, Jul 26, 2011
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