Looking for a fish recommendation

[dnledman]

Hi everyone, I have a 80 gal tank, two clownfish, yellow watchman goby, and a sunburst anthia. There is also a large, green carpet anemone that will eat anything dumb enough to get close to it.

I am looking for a fish or two to occupy the top 1/3rd of the tank as everything currently is in the bottom half. Chromis are the only thing that comes to my mind but I’d like something slightly more unique. Must not be prone to eating small shrimp either.

any ideas?

 

[bReefedBaker]

Banggai Cardinalfish?​

 

[dnledman]

Banggai Cardinalfish?​

Don’t they tend to stay towards the bottom of the tank?

i probably should have mentioned it’s an SPS dominated tank that is very bright

 

[flashsmith]

Japanese Swallowtail angel would work. They don't touch coral or inverts at all. Always out and about. I have one in my sr80. Not very common either and hardy.

 

[PeterC99]

Hi everyone, I have a 80 gal tank, two clownfish, yellow watchman goby, and a sunburst anthia. There is also a large, green carpet anemone that will eat anything dumb enough to get close to it.

I am looking for a fish or two to occupy the top 1/3rd of the tank as everything currently is in the bottom half. Chromis are the only thing that comes to my mind but I’d like something slightly more unique. Must not be prone to eating small shrimp either.

any ideas?

Big fan of copperbands. Make sure you see them eat at LFS before buying.

 

[dnledman]

Japanese Swallowtail angel would work. They don't touch coral or inverts at all. Always out and about. I have one in my sr80. Not very common either and hardy.

Really like this recommendation, never considered one of these. Thank you

 

[dnledman]

Big fan of copperbands. Make sure you see them eat at LFS before buying.

See I would LOVE one of these but wouldn’t they potentially pick on the nems?

 

[PeterC99]

See I would LOVE one of these but wouldn’t they potentially pick on the nems?

Mine never bother my nem. Knew they can eat aptasia. Might have to research.

 

[pusanpa]

My two favorite fish that swims around the entire tank : Yellow coris and Leopard Wrasse.