Pick a fish for my 55

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  1. evojoe67

    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I've got a 55 that i just upgraded to that is stocked with;
    1-Flame Angel
    1-Blenny
    2-Clowns
    1-Shrimp Goby w Pistol shrimp
    1-Sixline Wrasse

    Some of you may have seen my thread about the Magenta Dotty i added but unfortunatly my Sixline didn't approve and he's gone:-X.
    I would really like to add another 2 fish and would like some suggestions.I've got about 60lbs of L/R along with a 65gallon rated skimmer and a hang-on just for some added flow/clean-up.

    I am a believer in letting the L/R be my filtration along with a good skimmer.
    My tank has been up for about 7 months and also contains the following corals:
    Frogspawn
    Pipe Organ
    Cabbage leather
    Toadstool
    Dendro
    Zo's
    Schrooms

    I'd love a Bangaii but never had luck with them before. Heard they have ORA Bangaii's but haven't seen them in N.J.
    Not really into the Royal Gramma or Chromis.
    I'm interested in hearing your opinions.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That is pretty close to maxxed out at the fishes adult size and especially with the skimmer. Skimmer ratings are usually for light loads and you are pushing heavy. That skimmer is probably good for 40 gallons heavy load.
     
  4. evojoe67

    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I believe the rock along with the skimmer will be acceptable. I also do weekly water changes of about 15 gallons.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If you wish to try get something in the 3 to 5 inch range as an adult. Your sixline is most likely going to make it rough on any newcomer.
     
  6. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    1 more small fish only must be small though..
     
  7. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    Maybe a neon or sharknose goby (is a cleaner species).
     
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  9. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Scarlet Hawk, Firefish
     
  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I like orange spotted gobies. They grow to 3"
     
  11. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    You aren't considering the psychological effects of overcrowding on the fish, and the disease outbreaks that will follow from stress....
     
  12. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    You will like the look and character of a bicolored blenny. I would say that or a lawnmower blenny.