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Some fish settle into a reef exactly as predicted. Others grow, mature, and reveal an entirely different personality.
A peaceful fish becomes territorial. A shy fish becomes the tank’s unofficial host. A drab juvenile develops unexpected colors—or a fish you thought would stay small becomes the reason you need a larger tank.
Which fish has surprised you the most as it grew or settled into your reef?
BONUS POINTS: Tell us what you expected, what actually happened, and whether the change made you like the fish more—or made you rethink keeping it.