Looking for a new fish - Reef-Geeks

blk822822 · Reef-Geek

I have a 90gl mixed reef, SPS,LPS,softies, zoos, clams, and RBTA. I'm looking for a nice looking larger size fish that is an open water swimmer and not shy. I have some green chromis that swim in the front all the time, but want a nice colorful fish that will do the same. I have a foxface thats nice but is pretty shy and will hide some times. I would like a something like a powder blue or something along thouse lines. Anyone have an idea on a really nice show peice kinda fish thats reef safe and under $75. I know alot to ask for.....Thanks.

Barbara · Geekette

hmmmmmmmm......how about a hippo tang (blue tang)??? they're pretty cheap when they're small and they grow really really big really fast! on top of that, they're VERY colorful, peaceful and playful

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Assuming you have a standard 90 - the length of your tank can still be a little short for most tangs, even hippos/regals and yellows...

I'm partial to fairy wrasses and assessors - but thats just me

While these fish will be shy at first, if you QT them, and get them addicted to mysis and good tasty treats, they will always be out begging for food.

- Blue or Yellow Assessor (could get kinda spendy tho)
- Flasher wrasses (you can even keep a pair in a harem type)
- Multi-color/lubbocki wrasse
- Scott's fairy wrasse

Sneezy · Big-Geek

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Originally Posted by estanoche

Assuming you have a standard 90 - the length of your tank can still be a little short for most tangs, even hippos/regals and yellows...

I'm partial to fairy wrasses and assessors - but thats just me

While these fish will be shy at first, if you QT them, and get them addicted to mysis and good tasty treats, they will always be out begging for food.

- Blue or Yellow Assessor (could get kinda spendy tho)
- Flasher wrasses (you can even keep a pair in a harem type)
- Multi-color/lubbocki wrasse
- Scott's fairy wrasse

I like your style!!! +1

Barbara · Geekette

shawn: yes.........GREAT minds do think alike!

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Originally Posted by skinz78

I like your style!!! +1

that's cause you're into the wrasses now!

so..........have you come closer to a decision???

pezza371887 · Reef-Geek

powder blue
leapord wrasse
bird mouth wrasse
purple tang
flame angel

[1 (permalink)] Posted by blk822822 07-08-2010, 09:57 AM	Reef-Geek
Looking for a new fish I have a 90gl mixed reef, SPS,LPS,softies, zoos, clams, and RBTA. I'm looking for a nice looking larger size fish that is an open water swimmer and not shy. I have some green chromis that swim in the front all the time, but want a nice colorful fish that will do the same. I have a foxface thats nice but is pretty shy and will hide some times. I would like a something like a powder blue or something along thouse lines. Anyone have an idea on a really nice show peice kinda fish thats reef safe and under $75. I know alot to ask for.....Thanks.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kent, Wa. Posts: 336 Gameroom cash: $220405 Rep Power: 16
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 07-08-2010, 10:19 AM	Geekette
hmmmmmmmm......how about a hippo tang (blue tang)??? they're pretty cheap when they're small and they grow really really big really fast! on top of that, they're VERY colorful, peaceful and playful __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 07-08-2010, 11:24 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
Assuming you have a standard 90 - the length of your tank can still be a little short for most tangs, even hippos/regals and yellows... I'm partial to fairy wrasses and assessors - but thats just me While these fish will be shy at first, if you QT them, and get them addicted to mysis and good tasty treats, they will always be out begging for food. - Blue or Yellow Assessor (could get kinda spendy tho) - Flasher wrasses (you can even keep a pair in a harem type) - Multi-color/lubbocki wrasse - Scott's fairy wrasse __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by pezza371887 07-11-2010, 04:10 PM	Reef-Geek
powder blue leapord wrasse bird mouth wrasse purple tang flame angel	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 302 Gameroom cash: $67220 Rep Power: 10
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