The Final Fish List

i like the blackspot hogfish alot, but it say they are rare. :-( if i exclude the lionfish, how many more could i add to what i have already chosen? how about fairy wrasses?

 

I'm not sure about fairy wrasses, Roger. I've owned a number of them, and they like VERY peaceful surroundings, or they just don't thrive. That eel is going to make them nervous wrecks [smiley=wreck.gif], and they aren't going to do well in that environment (IMO).

You'd do better sticking with a little more hardy brand of wrasse, like the hogfish, or one of the Thalassoma sp. That group contains more than just the Lunare, you know; and some of them are definitely worth a little burrowing. Look at this one (from Fishbase.org) for instance: ;D

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Look here for the complete article on the "Ornate Wrasse."​

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that is a really cool wrasse. i like that one a lot! and thanks about the smilies!

 

Hey Roger,

I second the Thallassoma idea.  There are lots of beautifully colored ones to choose from.  From green to red to yellow and lots of combinations scope them out here

http://www.fishbase.org/NoRecord.cf...EQUAL&SpeciesName=&SpeciesOp=contains

HTH ;D 8)

 

hiya craig! if i get all the fish on my list, minus the lion, plus the thallassoma, can i fit more, or is that it? any little fish that would coexist nicely?

 

[glow=Navy, 1, 800]No, Roger, I think you'd be close to maxxing out.  You have to consider what these fish are going to grow into in a very short time.  Some fish grow faster than others, and your wrasse will be one of the faster growers, along with the angel (just faster metabolisms).[/glow] [smiley=cool4.gif]

[glow=Black, 1, 800]Why don't you concentrate on thelist that you have right now, and see how you like the combination.  Let them get used to each other, and you to them.  And see if there are going to be any problems.  If it looks like you have room, you can always add fish later (and I'll be glad to show you how to do that).[/glow] [smiley=scholar.gif] [smiley=thumbs_up1.gif] [smiley=wave.gif]​

Edit: Fixed color.

 

well then, i am ready to go! finally.... i have my eel, and the 2 blue damsels will be leaving in about a week...when should i add the next fish? my ammonia went up a touch. will this be bad for the fish? what specific wrasses should i look at? i know the thalassomma, but which ones are the right size and temperment? thank you so much everyone!!! and in case you were worried ( ;-) ), i will still be on here every day asking dumb questions, but hopefully maybe i can start giving some answers too!!!

 

Did you ook at the site I posted? Let us know which of those wrasses you like and we'll go from there. The Thallassoma have the same general disposition.

;D 8)

 

i am doing calc homework now, but i will take a close look and post my fave tomorrow. does my tank sound attractive and interesting thus far?

 

You shold be fine. As wrassman said, juveniles will be your best bet from a pragmatic and cost perspective.

;D 8)