Looking for ideas on a show piece fish

[Sophie"s mom]

I have an infinia reef 150.4 that’s currently cycling. Our current tank has a McCosker wrasse, starry Blenny, 2 mandarins, watchman goby, purple masked Angel, and a purple firefish that will be going into the 150. I’m looking for ideas on a fish/fishes that would be the star of the tank. Any thoughts?

I have always appreciated the Harlequin Tusk! That is one beautiful fish!

 

[tzabor10]

Desjardini Sailfin can be nice.
Are you doing a FOWLR?

 

[seabedoasis]

Cirrhilabrus wrasses would be my first choice for colorful, active centerpieces. Not sure if they would play nice with the flasher but they probably would.

 

[Zionas]

(1) Yellow Tang (CB Biota)

(2) Purple Tang (CB QM Labs or Bali Aquarich- via Biota)

(3) Gem Tang

(4) Spotbreast / Bellus / Watanabei Angelfish

(5) Squaretail / White Tail / Tomini Tang

(6) Regal Angelfish

(7) Copperband Butterflyfish

(8) Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish (CB Biota)

(9) Burgess’ / Declivis / Mitratus Butterflyfish

(10) Lemon Butterflyfish (CB Biota)

(11) Marine Betta (wait for a CB one from Biota)

(12) More Wrasses

 

[tbrown]

I love them, but you have to admit, they're super goofy.

My garnoti was great, my leucoxanthus is amazing, my Macropharyngodon meleagris is beautiful and active, my melanurus just swims in circles like a doofus.

 

[CBonito]

My garnoti was great, my leucoxanthus is amazing, my Macropharyngodon meleagris is beautiful and active, my melanurus just swims in circles like a doofus.

Yeah I'm going to have to be careful what other wrasses I add in the future. I think I need to avoid any similar colorations. I think that's what made my melanurus go after my red head solon.

 

[tbrown]

Yeah I'm going to have to be careful what other wrasses I add in the future. I think I need to avoid any similar colorations. I think that's what made my melanurus go after my red head solon.

Mels can be jerks from what everybody says. Mine just happens to be a doofus and a happy doofus at that.

 

[baylisascaris97]

(1) Yellow Tang (CB Biota)

(2) Purple Tang (CB QM Labs or Bali Aquarich- via Biota)

(3) Gem Tang

(4) Spotbreast / Bellus / Watanabei Angelfish

(5) Squaretail / White Tail / Tomini Tang

(6) Regal Angelfish

(7) Copperband Butterflyfish

(8) Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish (CB Biota)

(9) Burgess’ / Declivis / Mitratus Butterflyfish

(10) Lemon Butterflyfish (CB Biota)

(11) Marine Betta (wait for a CB one from Biota)

(12) More Wrasses

I wonder if Marine Bettas are as hard to keep alive as regular bettas?. Thanks for posting the list.

Thanks everyone for some great ideas!! Much appreciated

 

[baylisascaris97]

Desjardini Sailfin can be nice.
Are you doing a FOWLR?

No. I have a bunch of LPS that have outgrown their 55 gallon. It will be predominately LPS coral.

 

[tbrown]

I wonder if Marine Bettas are as hard to keep alive as regular bettas?. Thanks for posting the list.

Thanks everyone for some great ideas!! Much appreciated

@danieyella

 

[pwfess]

Wrasses. Definitely wrasses.

I’m with this. Since it’s not a 6’ tank I’d do 1-2 tangs. Def a yellow and whitetail bristle. But I’d focus on wrasses. Earle wrasse, Madagascar flasher, blue tamarin, Madagascar jeweled leopard, rhomboid, Randall wrasse. You can get some spendy ones for sure. I have an Earle and eight line flasher in a 60 gallon and they’re gorgeous…especially the Earle. Earles got bonus points for personality too

 

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[danieyella]

@danieyella

I got my marine betta years ago (back w/ the 90g) and he's moved tanks and homes multiple times with me. Ate from the beginning. Is super chill with everyone in the tank. He enjoys his caves most of the time, but whenever I approach the tank he comes out to greet me.

 

[i cant think]

Wrasses. Definitely wrasses.

Now we’re talking!

 

[i cant think]

I have an infinia reef 150.4 that’s currently cycling. Our current tank has a McCosker wrasse, starry Blenny, 2 mandarins, watchman goby, purple masked Angel, and a purple firefish that will be going into the 150. I’m looking for ideas on a fish/fishes that would be the star of the tank. Any thoughts?

What are the dimensions of the tank? I’m assuming it’s 4 foot long but I can’t work out the other dimensions.

 

[i cant think]

That’s a hard question too. Something that’s not going to be muted out by the blue in the light. I really wanted something blue or a fish that pops in blue light. Something outgoing and not shy.

Im biased, like heavily biased, but screw the angels and big fish - get yourself a group of wrasses. They stand out the most in any tank, better than anthias!
I have a 5 foot 180G tank and I have 4 angels but 18 wrasses.
This is a shot from a few weeks ago at this point. I’ll get a new one at some point but for now this shows the coral and only maybe 7 of my wrasse?

A slightly better shot - again, doesn’t catch the wrasses too well. So, I’ve also found a few shots of my favourites in there!

 

[i cant think]

Cirrhilabrus wrasses would be my first choice for colorful, active centerpieces. Not sure if they would play nice with the flasher but they probably would.

They play completely fine with flashers if you get the right species!
Most wrasses get along if you pick them correctly and add them at the right times.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I have always appreciated the Harlequin Tusk! That is one beautiful fish!

Those have always been one of my favorites!

 

[tbrown]

What are the dimensions of the tank? I’m assuming it’s 4 foot long but I can’t work out the other dimensions.

I believe I looked it up the other day at 48" * 24"...

 

[tbrown]

48" x 25" x 21"