Newish looking for fish recommendations

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey Everyone!

I’ve had a IM 10gal for just over a year but am getting ready to upgrade to a RedSea 42 gal (second hand tank, can’t remember the model off the top of my head) anyway, I still consider myself very new.

the plan for the new tank will be bare bottom and mixed reef. I’m looking for some ideas on fish. I started my list but when I decided to do BB- most of my list dwindled down. only fish left on the list is a Pygmy Angelfish

what are some of your favorites?!

Welcome! Glad you joined. Newest favorite fish is Tiara Anthias - I'm a nut for pink

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. I love flame angel.

 

[rmorris_14]

Welcome

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Have you considered a royal gramma? Mine eats like a champ and has a great personality. Very colorful and well behaved, too.

 

[Not an IT guy]

Welcome and I would suggest an orchid dottyback. Color is amazing

 

[SlugSnorter]

Hey Everyone!

I’ve had a IM 10gal for just over a year but am getting ready to upgrade to a RedSea 42 gal (second hand tank, can’t remember the model off the top of my head) anyway, I still consider myself very new.

the plan for the new tank will be bare bottom and mixed reef. I’m looking for some ideas on fish. I started my list but when I decided to do BB- most of my list dwindled down. only fish left on the list is a Pygmy Angelfish

what are some of your favorites?!

neon goby

 

[mingc]

Welcome to r2r! i like bonded pair clownfish and anemone to start a reef, just love theirs interactions! also they are pretty easy too keep as newbie as me.

 

[Thetankdoctor]

Welcome. I vote fire fish...great little guys and tons of personality.

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to the cool kids club. Glad to have you.

 

[mdb_talon]

Welcome!

 

[strudel88]

Have you considered a royal gramma? Mine eats like a champ and has a great personality. Very colorful and well behaved, too.

This went on my list as soon as I looked it up! Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Fishfreak2009]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

My suggestions would be a helfrichi firefish (or mated pair if you can find them) and a trio of orange line cardinals! Both species are peaceful and gorgeous! The smithi damsel in the picture with the orange line cardinals and the Rolland's damsel in the picture with the helfrichi firefish are also both great choices.

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R

 

[otzhorse]

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Flameback Pair]

Hello @strudel88 and welcome to R2R!! Glad you joined us!! Dwarf angels are great, just get one of the smallest species.

 

[fire.starter]

Lots of great suggestions. I really loved the quirky personality of my Springers (Chrysiptera springeri) Damsel. Live Aquaria calls them Blue Sapphires.

 

[CoralB]

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

 

[Karen00]

Welcome to the community! A goby and pistol shrimp pair would be great. I look forward to seeing your new setup when it's up and running. :-)

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.