Nano fish recommendations welcome

[Theelderfox2]

I have a innovative marine 25 lagoon. It’s been up and running for 3 months. I currently have an occelaris pair and a red fire fish. All three fish swing out in the open all day. I have pretty high flow with an over sized gyre for sps. I am looking to add another with that will clean algae off rocks or parasites around rock work. I feel like the fish I have want nothing to do with the rock structure at all.

I would like some recommendations. I have six lines cause issues down the road however I do like how they seem to enjoy the structure. Had a clown goby in the past but heard they can pick acros. I just want something to swim around the rocks and act like a fish rather than a dog begging for treats!

Thanks

 

[Theelderfox2]

I have a innovative marine 25 lagoon. It’s been up and running for 3 months. I currently have an occelaris pair and a red fire fish. All three fish swing out in the open all day. I have pretty high flow with an over sized gyre for sps. I am looking to add another with that will clean algae off rocks or parasites around rock work. I feel like the fish I have want nothing to do with the rock structure at all.

I would like some recommendations. I have six lines cause issues down the road however I do like how they seem to enjoy the structure. Had a clown goby in the past but heard they can pick acros. I just want something to swim around the rocks and act like a fish rather than a dog begging for treats!

Thanks

Picture for fun

 

[Bear22]

If you have decent pod population going and fine sand: I'd recommend a Hector's goby. Very active fish that will graze live rock and sift sand all day long.

 

[Theelderfox2]

I have special grade, so not fine.i did do one dose of reef nutrition tigger pods tho.

 

[Tahoe61]

I keep 3 Yellow Tail Damsels, lone Clown and a Royal Gramma. The odd number grouping of the Yellow Tail Damsels has worked out well (knock on wood). Fortunately I don't see much aggression.

 

[X-37B]

I have this transparent cave goby in my 15g.
Cool little fish.

 

[Theelderfox2]

I keep 3 Yellow Tail Damsels, lone Clown and a Royal Gramma. The odd number grouping of the Yellow Tail Damsels has worked out well (knock on wood). Fortunately I don't see much aggression.

How’s that affect your nitrate/phosphate? Do you run a skimmer?

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Pink streaked wrasse. Takes a few months to get the courage to swim around freely. But once they do it's awesome.

 

[Tahoe61]

How’s that affect your nitrate/phosphate? Do you run a skimmer?

Yes I run an IOAOI nano skimmer.
This tank has run deficient in both Nitrates and Phosphates. I dose Ammonium Bicarbonate, NeoNitro and Plus N and P.

I feed 4 times a day, a mix of frozen, pellet and flake.

Nitates finally around 5, Phosphates 0.02 maybe.

To avoid pest I started the system with dry rock and sand, I think that might have contributed to low N/P values.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Firefish!

 

[ReefJarl]

I second the pink streaked wrasse aka cryptic wrasse. Such a fun character in a reef tank of any size.

 

[Theelderfox2]

Firefish!

Are people keeping two fire fish in a tank this size?

 

[Tahoe61]

Are people keeping two fire fish in a tank this size?

I kept three in a JBJ 28. It's my understanding they do better in odd numbers and purchased at a younger age. The Fire Fish postured but there was never any outright aggression.

 

[StartingATank]

What about a Midas or tail spot blenny?

 

[Theelderfox2]

What about a Midas or tail spot blenny?

I do like midas but don't know much about them. (Would midas be too big) I also think flame hawks are cool but may get big.

 

[StartingATank]

What about a Midas or tail spot blenny?

I do like midas but don't know much about them. (Would midas be too big) I also think flame hawks are cool but may get big.

Midas blennies are very active and they occasionally perch on the rocks. They need a 30 gallon tank and can pretty much each anything that a clown can eat. You can also see if the fish are eating enough by looking at the Midas’ belly, as whenever it has eaten, you can see its intestines in a way

 

[ud56]

I have a innovative marine 25 lagoon. It’s been up and running for 3 months. I currently have an occelaris pair and a red fire fish. All three fish swing out in the open all day. I have pretty high flow with an over sized gyre for sps. I am looking to add another with that will clean algae off rocks or parasites around rock work. I feel like the fish I have want nothing to do with the rock structure at all.

I would like some recommendations. I have six lines cause issues down the road however I do like how they seem to enjoy the structure. Had a clown goby in the past but heard they can pick acros. I just want something to swim around the rocks and act like a fish rather than a dog begging for treats!

Thanks

I have the same tank and getting ready to add a tail spot blenny. They are supposed to pick at algae on your rock. You can also go with some astrea snails or trochanter snails. They are fun to watch.

 

[Theelderfox2]

I have the same tank and getting ready to add a tail spot blenny. They are supposed to pick at algae on your rock. You can also go with some astrea snails or trochanter snails. They are fun to watch.

I just bought five trocus. The hermit crabs in my tank managed to kill 2 in 2 days. However, the tail spot would be nice for utility.

 

[MC Blowfish]

I have a bicolor blenny in my 20G. Very personable fish. It's always either swimming around or watching from a rock.

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Tailspots have cool personality and look cool, but dont count on them to do much in the way of actually keeping algae at bay.