Frag Tank Fish

[Wormyjen]

Hey everyone! I have just started to put frags in my frag tank and looking to add a couple fish for pest control and any algae. The tank is only 9" tall and I've already had a wrasse jump the coup. I do have a blenny in there that seems to be calm and not want to fly. Any suggestions for fish that possibly won't jump? I know all fish pose that possibility but just curious of suggestions.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! I'm sorry to hear about your wrasse.

 

[jsker]

 

[JZ199]

Welcome!!

I'm sure you will get some helpful advice! I'm unsure of any that will NOT jump at all, but I'm sure someone will help shortly.

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef! Sorry to hear about the carpet surfing. Normally I would suggest a six line and a blenny, but in this case probably not without netting. Hopefully someone else has some solid reccomendations. Happy reefing!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey everyone! I have just started to put frags in my frag tank and looking to add a couple fish for pest control and any algae. The tank is only 9" tall and I've already had a wrasse jump the coup. I do have a blenny in there that seems to be calm and not want to fly. Any suggestions for fish that possibly won't jump? I know all fish pose that possibility but just curious of suggestions.

tail spot blenny and a small kole tang or small cherib angel

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Pntbll687]

I have a six line wrasse, scopas tang, and coral beauty in my frag tank.

If I did it again, I'd skip the six line and and in berghia for aptasia control.

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! Tangs aren't usually jumpers but any fish can and will jump given the right circumstances. In general, the fish that we normally consider the bullies in the tank are less likely to resort to carpet surfing. You'd probably be best served by putting a net or screen cover over the tank most of the time.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Any fish could possibly jump. Maybe add a net cover to lessen the chance of flyers.

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Welcome to the Reef!

What are the overall dimensions of the tank.

For pest control, I don't think you'll be able to beat a Springari damsel in the case of a shallow, open top frag tank.

I have them in every tank for their flatworm appetite.

They also go Down when they get scared. Not up.

 

[death-by-reef]

i mean clowns are a favorite, a blenny could help with algae. any fish can and will jump

 

[Petcrazyson]

Hi! Welcome to Reef 2 Reef!

Halichoeres wrasse are some of the best fish for pests.

 

[acesfull44]

Sorry to hear about your fish:crying-face:. Hopefully you can get some good feedback on ideas as I have no experience with frag tanks. Good luck!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[JC1977]

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :smiling-face-with-sunglasses:

 

[danenelsen]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef