What fish fit this color theme?

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  1. willertac

    willertac Plankton

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    I'm looking for fish suitable for a 55g tank that follow the "faded" color theme.
    To clarify: more of a pastel sort of color, not one that pops out at you when you least expect it. If the fish has more than one color, then the colors would fade into each other somehow. Scales shouldn't be seen upon first glance.

    Examples:
    Pink Skunk Clown
    Firefish and/or the Scissortail Dartfish

    I don't know why, but I like how fish of this kind look, and I think they would work great if I eventually got some really colorful corals. Instead of the fish matching how the coral may seem, the fish would actually stand out, being less bright than the corals.

    If you could provide any other fish that fit my desired color theme, that'd be great.
     
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  3. Corailline

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    Anglers, perhaps.

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  4. Mr. Bill

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    Freshwater. :D

    Seriously though, there are several species of Anthias, Basslets, Blennies, Cardinals, Dartfish, Gobies, and more that lack bright, flashy colors and should do well together in that size tank.

    Here's a link to a popular site that maintains a nice variety.

    http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=15

    HTH
     
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    RoloSaez Millepora

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    I want one of these.
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  6. willertac

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    Thanks guys!
    I do like the foxface, but everywhere I look says at least 70-75 gallons...
     
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    RoloSaez Millepora

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    you're right I forgot you said for a 55 gallon.
     
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  9. willertac

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    What do you guys think of this:
    1 Pink Skunk Clown
    1 Firefish
    1 Sicssortail Dartfish
    1 Half-Black Angel
    (maybe) 1 black Clown Goby
    and (maybe, at some point) 1 Blenny of some sort

    Any foreseeable issues?
     
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