What fish to get?

[mushrommy]

Hi, I have a 55 gallon corner reef tank. I only have softies and lps coral and I want to get a new fish. I currently have 3, a clownfish, sapphire damsel, and a watchman goby. I also have a coral banded shrimp. I really want a new fish that'll add something new. I was thinking about a wrasses like a possum or flasher wrasse. But idk if they'd be ok in the tank. My clownfish was a bit aggressive towards my goby when I first got it until I got my damsel. My damsel has only been aggressive when my clown tries to be aggressive towards other tank mates. As for my shrimp, he has never been aggressive towards new fish unless they get close to him. And when they do he tends to just show off his claws and back away instead of trying to attack. I just need some ideas since I'm really indecisive. Thanks!

 

[fishywishy]

Those wrasse will be fine.

Here are some options:

• Dwarf Angelfish
• Royal Gramma
• Fire goby
• Marine betta
• Cleaner wrasse
• Tomni tang
• Yellow head jawfish
• Couple of cardinals
• Mandarin(established tank only)
• Midas blenny
• Flame tail blenny

 

[Llyod276]

Leopard wrasse
Hawkfish
Rabbit fish, but will get larger

But do your research first. Some of these fish have specialized needs. Or are less compatible than others. Good luck!

 

[Marinus]

Maybe another clownfish? Maybe a designer one?

 

[BryanM]

I will just say I had to re-home my dwarf angel, he would not stop trying to eat one of my LPS.

 

[Uncle99]

Hi, I have a 55 gallon corner reef tank. I only have softies and lps coral and I want to get a new fish. I currently have 3, a clownfish, sapphire damsel, and a watchman goby. I also have a coral banded shrimp. I really want a new fish that'll add something new. I was thinking about a wrasses like a possum or flasher wrasse. But idk if they'd be ok in the tank. My clownfish was a bit aggressive towards my goby when I first got it until I got my damsel. My damsel has only been aggressive when my clown tries to be aggressive towards other tank mates. As for my shrimp, he has never been aggressive towards new fish unless they get close to him. And when they do he tends to just show off his claws and back away instead of trying to attack. I just need some ideas since I'm really indecisive. Thanks!

Wrasse is great idea, must have sand, and a tight lid.
The flasher group does well and out a lot.

 

[mushrommy]

Leopard wrasse
Hawkfish
Rabbit fish, but will get larger

But do your research first. Some of these fish have specialized needs. Or are less compatible than others. Good luck!

Yeah, I was thinking about a rabbit fish but if I get a fish, I want to keep it permanently. Though I heard hawk fish have fun little personalities. The long nose one looks really funny.

 

[mushrommy]

Wrasse is great idea, must have sand, and a tight lid.
The flasher group does well and out a lot.

Ok, cool. But small question, how deep does the sand have to be. Or could I put a container with sand and it'll be fine. Thanks!

 

[Llyod276]

Leopard wrasse
Hawkfish
Rabbit fish, but will get larger

But do your research first. Some of these fish have specialized needs. Or are less compatible than others. Good luck!

Yeah, I was thinking about a rabbit fish but if I get a fish, I want to keep it permanently. Though I heard hawk fish have fun little personalities. The long nose one looks really funny.

I know how that is, but understand it may come down to one or the other. Everybody happy is the ideal, but sometimes there are issues. And sometimes, they just go psycho. And you goddess/God, have the power/responsibilty of who stays and who goes. Happy reefing!

 

[Uncle99]

Ok, cool. But small question, how deep does the sand have to be. Or could I put a container with sand and it'll be fine. Thanks!

At least 1”, many like to hide.
Container with sand….Ive not tried that but it makes good sense.
They pick the sand bed as well, so is a food source.

 

[mushrommy]

At least 1”, many like to hide.
Container with sand….Ive not tried that but it makes good sense.
They pick the sand bed as well, so is a food source.

Ok thanks!

 

[KrisReef]

Harlequin tusk.

 

[mushrommy]

Harlequin tusk.

I've heard horror stories on those and I don't want to risk my fish dying.

 

[KrisReef]

I've heard horror stories on those and I don't want to risk my fish dying.

Mine have always been model citizens with other fishes, but yes they do eat snails and have bad dentition?

 

[mushrommy]

Mine have always been model citizens with other fishes, but yes they do eat snails and have bad dentition?

I'll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[clarkreef2]

Hi, I have a 55 gallon corner reef tank. I only have softies and lps coral and I want to get a new fish. I currently have 3, a clownfish, sapphire damsel, and a watchman goby. I also have a coral banded shrimp. I really want a new fish that'll add something new. I was thinking about a wrasses like a possum or flasher wrasse. But idk if they'd be ok in the tank. My clownfish was a bit aggressive towards my goby when I first got it until I got my damsel. My damsel has only been aggressive when my clown tries to be aggressive towards other tank mates. As for my shrimp, he has never been aggressive towards new fish unless they get close to him. And when they do he tends to just show off his claws and back away instead of trying to attack. I just need some ideas since I'm really indecisive. Thanks!

55 gal is pretty good size but you should decide what kind of types saltwater tank you set or choose and my advised you should search first before you buy for your tank, If you really like enjoy watching your clownfish you must have an anemone (probably already you have ), If your tank already stable your coral all healthy, I would say to buy a lemon sailfin. , and Ruby red Dragonet