Need fish advice!!

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  1. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Thanks everyone! Is my tank mature enough for a wrasse? Haven't done any research yet, maybe tonight I'll have some time. I'd assume you could supplement if need be. Once again, thanks and keep em comin, I'd like to make a list of about 5 fish that the wifey could pick from!
     
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  3. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    So far I like:

    Powder Brown Tang
    Neon (or some other form) of a gobie
    Foxface

    Need some more Ideas!!! I am leaning towards the Brown Tang, I know what everyone says but I've done my research and talked to a lot of people. Any more suggestions that haven't been added already??

    I'm not hating on the 6line fans, but everyone has one, I want something a little unique!
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How about one of these?[​IMG]
    Leopord wrasse. Very beneficial to system.
     
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  5. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    as far as gobies go, I love the purple fire fish, they are cheap, and in a very young tank, I would stick to the cheaper fish for now, have lots of color, and are pretty cool.
     
  6. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I don't want to stick a bunch of cheap livestock in there though. I wouldn't be adding a single thing if my params. weren't rock solid. I don't want to go drop a couple Benjamin's or anything but as far as fish are concerned I want to get what I want regardless of price, I don't want to fish them out later because I never really like them in the first place :-/. And they have to serve a purpose besides being cool, I want nothing but workers in this tank besides my clowns and maybe a Banngai Cardinalfish down the road.
     
  7. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    One last bump... I am compiling a list of pics for easy choosing for my wife, last chance to throw another fish into the mix!
     
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  9. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i recommend a scooter blenny(dragonete) very cool fish my fav by far. use the turky baster to feed him, he will peck it right out of the end. he will also help control some pests, small bristle worms,flat worms..i prefer the balck and white over the red. very peaceful and never had any fish bother him. your girl will love it when u get it home and see how it shows off for you, my 2 yr old son loves it the most because its always at his eye level. tons of personality. well youve proly seen mine in my video, but when you really look at him close he has blue spots over his face, he can change his body color when flashing his dorsal fin,the males have a larger fin that when open have a large array of colors and patterns. i got some really good pics if you want them.
     
  10. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Ya toss a pic my way, I'll have to do some research on them.
     
  11. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    How bout you go for my favourite?! Flame Angel! They add a tremandous amount of colour to the tank!
     
  12. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    but flame angels are butt holes, mean fish expecially if not added toward the end, or atleast that was my experiance