I need ideas for green fish?

[nim6us]

I'm looking for a green fish to add to my 4x2x2 needs to not eat corals, the brighter green the better! Any ideas?

 

[Twink_w_a_Reef]

Green Chromis, Green Clown Goby, There’s multiple blennies that are dark colors

 

[Zionas]

Melanurus Wrasse or Claudia’s Wrasse or Red Lined Wrasse would probably be your best bet for a green fish in a 4 x 2 x 2.

 

[mort]

Melanurus male is a good suggestion. Don't be tempted by the similar halichoeres chloropterus as they fade and can be psychotic.

 

[Zach B]

Green canary blenny

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

How about a Green Mandarin ?

 

[NaturalGothic]

Green reef chromis comes to mind. They’re a little bigger than regular green chromis and have more elongated fins. They’re peaceful, 100% reef safe and a pretty mint green.

 

[mattzang]

exquisite fairy wrasse from fiji

psuedojuloides cerasinus is fairly green the small tail pencil wrasse

 

[vetteguy53081]

Clown goby
undulated trigger
green spot mandarin
green banded goby
green wrasse
green scat

 

[NaturalGothic]

Green clown gobies are cool too but small. Something a little more sizable would be the green psychedelic mandarin goby.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Pseudanthias olivaceus and pseudanthias huchtii are pretty green for anthias.

 

[nim6us]

Thanks everyone lots of great replies! I love the mandarin idea but I've always been worried about keeping them fed. Lots to think about :D

 

[Woodchip]

Melanurus Wrasse or Claudia’s Wrasse or Red Lined Wrasse would probably be your best bet for a green fish in a 4 x 2 x 2.

Hi I know this is off topic but can you tell me a little bit about the red lined wrasse? I am new to this hobby and am interested in it. I fear I may not be able to get it because I only have a 30 gallon tank do you think I could have one in that tank? Thank you.

 

[Zionas]

The Red Lined Wrasse is a smaller Halichoeres species that gets to maybe about 4.5-5”, it’s closely related to the Yellow Coris, Melanurus etc. Needs a sand bed as it dives into the sand to sleep. A 30 gallon is too small for it. I agree, your only option would be the Green Clown Goby.

 

[ReeferBean]

Clown Gobies nip at SPS / corals. Green Chromis aren't always a good long term suggestion as they tend to dwindle in numbers over time. Not to mention come in with disease.

One of my favs is a Australian Scott's fairy wrasse. Can be a little aggressive compared to other fairy's. Melanurus are nice, usually well behaved. A green coris/canary would be relatively safe.

 

[kingjoe]

I'm looking for a green fish to add to my 4x2x2 needs to not eat corals, the brighter green the better! Any ideas?

For some reason, when you said green fish, I thought you meant fish that were somehow eco-friendly... How about a zebra dartfish (Ptereleotris zebra)? I had several many years ago, and though they are on the small side and can appear a bit pale at first, the ones I had developed a very nice shade of green in a relatively short time and grew to around four inches. They spend a considerable amount of time in open water, and do well in groups, so a school of seven or so could be a great addition to your reef.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

+1 for mandarin. Get captive bred for easier feeding.