Recommendation for next fish?

[sreed07]

What would you guys recommend as my next fish? Currently have two clowns, a cleaner shrimp and a Scarlet hermit. 55 gallon

 

[PBnJOnWheat]

What would you guys recommend as my next fish? Currently have two clowns, a cleaner shrimp and a Scarlet hermit. 55 gallon

It’s a pretty tall tank with some decent swimming space. I think you could get away with a tang honestly. Personally I like wrasse and tangs. A rule of thumb would be to start from least aggressive to most.

 

[Morbo]

I think people would need to know more about your preferences and direction for the tank.

Are you doing fish only? Do you plan on having corals? How long has the tank been running? etc.

 

[Uncle99]

Least aggressive first.........
So I vote Firefish, purple or red, your choice.......

 

[sreed07]

Tank has been up for about 5 weeks now, cycled in 3. Clowns added right after that. We would honestly love a tang, but know they need some decent swimming room. Corals eventually, once I get the hang of this hobby. Not in a rush

 

[Sticker shock]

I’d skip the tangs, as they were nothing but trouble for me. I’d also hold off a few months and let your tank really settle in. Then you can add fish to a fully functioning reef which will allow more sensitive fish to have a easier time acclimating to the tank.

Besides that, I would consider adding a leopard wrasse. Peaceful, active, and pretty darn good looking. just make sure you have the pods to help sustain him until you get him eating prepared/frozen.

 

[OrionN]

I think a Tomini Tang will likely be OK in this tank. My Tomini is doing fine in my 65 gal tank which is only 36" long. 55 gal tank is narrower and a little shorter but 48" long.
I also have a harem of 3 African Flameback angels and a pair of Ocellaris clown in it.

 

[sixline]

Watchman goby with a shrimp or a royal gramma.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Least aggressive first.........
So I vote Firefish, purple or red, your choice.......

Agree with this, then you can get one or three, maybe more and they school and stay together and thats nice to watch

 

[DaddyFish]

snowflake eel

 

[Uncle99]

When building a community, tangs always last, and together if possible.

 

[DaddyFish]

I almost forgot!
Get something to eat those stoopid clowns!

(I have a tank dedicated to the Stoopid Clowns)

 

[vetteguy53081]

yellow eye kole tang
firefish goby
trio of anthias
6 lined wrasse

 

[OrionN]

Here are the fishes in in 65 gal. I think I may want to put a flasher wrasse and possibly a pair of some Prawn goby and their Pistol Shrimp in additional to the 6 fishes I have in it right now. Remove the anemone in the back so the clown pair will move into my anemone in the front, and a CBB to take care of the aptasia. Too bad he will take care of all the feather duster also.