Newish looking for fish recommendations

[strudel88]

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?!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Hard to go wrong with a clownfish!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the reef.

 

[Reeferjunkie]

Welcome to r2r I would suggest a tail spot blennie to add.

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

Always loved fire fish, just don't forget a good lid! Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R , my choice below

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[A Young Reefer]

Hello and welcome,happy to have you here!

 

[strudel88]

Always loved fire fish, just don't forget a good lid! Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I love firefish! I had an exquisite firefish in my 10 gal. unfortunately the clown I had in there bullied it.

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

Like @SeaworthyAquatics (and yourself) I like fire fish. Don't think I'd have a tank without at least one. Tough though if you have a clown. Angel really shouldn't bother with it. Most of my other smallish fish favorites like sandy bottoms.

 

[Just John]

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! For a 40 gallon I like clowns, firefish, cardinals.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Study-up on sites like Live Aquaria .com and Saltwater Fish .com.

You might like a Fang Tail Blenny, Chalk Bass, Pink Streak Skunk Clown, and Flame or Longnose Hawk fish, among others. Best wishes!

 

[blaxsun]

Welcome! I like my midas blenny - such a character...

 

[Schraufabagel]

A clownfish pair would be a good option. As for the rest, you could have up to 6 or 7 fish based on size I would say. Good options include blennies, gobies, cardinalfish, damsels, firefish, dottybacks, and much more.

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Now that you have some experience, I’m a big fan of the copperbands. Make sure you see him eat frozen foods at LFS before buying. I had one in my RSR 170 (34g).

 

[bnord]

that size tank has so many good options, just take it slow and easy

I love me a Gramma as a good reliable early tank entry..

 

[PTXReef]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Wooh! Love upgrades!

Happy Reefing!

 

[vetteguy53081]