I have a JBJ 45 tank. its SPS dominated with a couple euphyllia frags and some anemones. For fish I currently have a Midas blenny, a yellow Coris wrasse, a captive bred mandarin dragonet, and a single clownfish. I have tried to pair the clownfish unsuccessfully three times and have gave up. I also added a pink-streaked wrasse with the yellow but have yet to see it so I am assuming it died despite the fact it made it through quarantine. it may be hiding still.
I plan on adding a long nose hawkfish and am looking for another fish or two. I have been told by my LFS I could probably add a fairy wrasse but would like confirmation as my tank seems a bit small for one.
Options Eliminated
Neon / purple dottyback
Royal Gramma
Pajama Cardinal
Options under consideration
Banghaii Cardinal single or pair
Chromis pair
Firefish single or pair
Coral beauty or flame angel - have been dissuaded by these guys as I've heard in a tank my size they can get aggressive and eat corals
Yellow tail damsel
Four Line Wrasse - I've heard mixed reviews on if they're aggressive like the 6 lines or if it would be peaceful
Any input as to how many fish I could get away with is appreciated as well. Filtration shouldn't be an issue, so just aggression. I have an entire gallon of pond matrix in the sump as well as a Santa Monica Drop 1.4X and will dose nopox or similar if needed.
here's a picture of tank / aquascape if it helps
I plan on adding a long nose hawkfish and am looking for another fish or two. I have been told by my LFS I could probably add a fairy wrasse but would like confirmation as my tank seems a bit small for one.
Options Eliminated
Neon / purple dottyback
Royal Gramma
Pajama Cardinal
Options under consideration
Banghaii Cardinal single or pair
Chromis pair
Firefish single or pair
Coral beauty or flame angel - have been dissuaded by these guys as I've heard in a tank my size they can get aggressive and eat corals
Yellow tail damsel
Four Line Wrasse - I've heard mixed reviews on if they're aggressive like the 6 lines or if it would be peaceful
Any input as to how many fish I could get away with is appreciated as well. Filtration shouldn't be an issue, so just aggression. I have an entire gallon of pond matrix in the sump as well as a Santa Monica Drop 1.4X and will dose nopox or similar if needed.
here's a picture of tank / aquascape if it helps
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