Fish recommendation

[PeaBrain]

I am looking to add some additional activity to my 90 gallon mixed reef. What would you recommend as a 'schooling' group of small fishes? I already have three lemon damsels, and 4 green chromis. Just looking to add another group of small active fishes. Just don't know what might be best.

 

[RedoubtReef]

small gobies, lots of them

 

[jp_75]

Chalk basslets 4-5

 

[PeaBrain]

small gobies, lots of them

Just curious, what kind?

 

[PeaBrain]

Chalk basslets 4-5

Thanks! I've never even seen those. Glad I asked : )

 

[reef_725]

when I see busy reef tanks aside from what you already have, I tend to see anthias fish keeping busy, may be worth checking out.

 

[reef_725]

when I see busy reef tanks aside from what you already have, I tend to see anthias fish keeping busy, may be worth checking out.

forgot to add cardinal fish, not quick moving but seem to be out and about in groups

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Trio of squamipinnis or bimac anthias may work

 

[hrdneglcry]

You could try three Skunk Clowns. They can be kept in groups if you get them at the same time.

 

[i cant think]

Just curious, what kind?

You could have any from these genera, just you’d most likely need to get 3-5 of one species and 3-5 of another instead of 10 of one species. This is due to in the wild these genera are usually found in pairs or small groups of 3 or 5. The genera I’m on about are;
- Coryphopterus
- Trimma
- Eviota


As for Cardinals, these often pair off when mature (Specifically the Bangaii Cardinals) and you’ll most likely end up with just 1 pair. There are some cardinals that won’t do this, I find PJ Cardinals are the best at both staying alive and staying grouped up in captivity. I say staying alive as many cardinal species outside of the Bangaii and PJ’s seem to have high mortality rates.

 

[RedoubtReef]

Just curious, what kind?

Not that you should buy them from Live Aquaria, but here are a number of examples. I wish Catalina were doable but more suited to a temperate/species only tank.

 

[RedoubtReef]

Forgot to post link: https://www.liveaquaria.com/category/2124/