what school you like?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by artur, Dec 15, 2011.

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  1. artur

    artur Fire Shrimp

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    I have 5 years old 125 reef tank. Fishless right now. I always liked school fishes. Can you guys suggest which you like and would be nice for my tank or maybe it is not good idea
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    I like anthias and assessors.
     
  4. Reef-a-holic

    Reef-a-holic 3reef Sponsor

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    I've never had very good luck getting any fish to school for me. Anthias are about as close as I've come to having an actual "school"...even then as time goes on they seem to school less and less...but Anthias would be my first choice.
     
  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^ agree
     
  6. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Fusiliers are a good one you don't see often.Get them small and watch how fast they grow.They are ferocious eaters but awesome in large displays.
     
  7. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    7-10 chromis will usually school , anthias are nice too but a little more work IMO , feeding , Higher bioload etc.
     
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  9. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Chromis are my suggestion as well. I recently added 4 reef chromis to my 40g and the blue shimmer they create adds a whole new dimension to the tank.
     
  10. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    Although I personally don't like them they school, Kuhlia mugil "Barred Flagtail". My son loves them though. The only note is that they a eaters they will consume just about everything you feed them, and they are pigs downing large amounts of food, making it hard to feed others in the tank. And they look like freshwater fish with very little color in fact they are black and white.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Cardinalfish can school to.
     
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