Best show fish for a 55 gallon

I am looking for any advice on a pretty fish with multiple colors.

A dwarf angel... there are many to choose from from various colors.

Although I never understood "show fish" or "centerpiece fish" in saltwater... almost all saltwater fish are show fish as most are much more colorful then freshwater fish.
 
A dwarf angel... there are many to choose from from various colors.

Although I never understood "show fish" or "centerpiece fish" in saltwater... almost all saltwater fish are show fish as most are much more colorful then freshwater fish.
For me, I find the show piece is often either the rarest, largest or the most eye catching to another hobbyist.
I agree with Dwarf Angel, if I had to specify a certain one it would definitely be C. shepardi or C. multicolor.

I also recommend looking into Cyprinocirrhites polyactis as they are a beautiful species of hawkfish.
 
For me, I find the show piece is often either the rarest, largest or the most eye catching to another hobbyist.
I agree with Dwarf Angel, if I had to specify a certain one it would definitely be C. shepardi or C. multicolor.

I also recommend looking into Cyprinocirrhites polyactis as they are a beautiful species of hawkfish.
Thank you I will look in to those.
 
A dwarf angel... there are many to choose from from various colors.

Although I never understood "show fish" or "centerpiece fish" in saltwater... almost all saltwater fish are show fish as most are much more colorful then freshwater fish.
Thank you I just couldn’t find the right word so I said show fish. Thank you for your recommendation I will look more into those.
 
3 Clownfish, 6 line wrasse, pintail wrasse, 2 cardinals bangeye and a pajama. No color just fish and clean up crew.
Honestly, I would remove either the Sixline or the Pintail.
This is due to in the longrun you will most likely have the sixline become a murderer to any other wrasses.
 
Just as a thought, what kind of clowns do you have 3 of?
No ma am pretty good with clown fish names but I got those two from Petco. And a ocolaris.
 

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Honestly, I would remove either the Sixline or the Pintail.
This is due to in the longrun you will most likely have the sixline become a murderer to any other wrasses.
I plan on Setting up a 20 gallon mixed reef could I put ether of the in there.
 
Its generally not advisable long term to have 3 ocel clowns. Im not saying it cannot be done. But if two pair up, which they eventually will. they will kill the third one.
 
I am looking for any advice on a pretty fish with multiple colors.
Might consider a Coral Beauty or similar size Dwarf Angel as others mentioned if everything else in the tank. Be aware the Flame will be especially difficult to remove if you change your mind. Also note that this fish will be likely be the apex creature of the tank, so it will need to be added last.
 
Might consider a Coral Beauty or similar size Dwarf Angel as others mentioned if everything else in the tank. Be aware the Flame will be especially difficult to remove if you change your mind. Also note that this fish will be likely be the apex creature of the tank, so it will need to be added last.
Thanks for the advice.
 
Check out a biota coral beauty gorgeous color and usually leaves tankmates alone
Always cruising the tank too thats the best part
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 18 34.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

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  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

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  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

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    Votes: 9 17.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 15.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

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