something a little weird! - Reef-Geeks

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

so as the name suggests I have decided that I want to get something a little weird for my tank. currently I have in the aquarium 2 Banggai Cardnialfish, a Midas Blenny, and a Temmincki Fairy Wrasse. so any suggestions will have to be compatible with these fish. so any ideas!?

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

here are some ideas... do you think they would work for me
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Lantern Bass
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Springeri Dottyback - Tank-Bred
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Clarkii Clownfish - Tank-Bred
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Two-line Monocle Bream
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rgrking · Spawning

my vote is the A. clarkii. There are some designer clarkii's too.

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

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my vote is the A. clarkii. There are some designer clarkii's too.

yeah I do like the clarkii clowns alot! i heard they have a lot of personality and are a little beefer then percula clowns. I was just afraid they would be too aggressive for my tank. I would consider a designer one but only if it wasn't super expensive. what do you think of some of the other fish. I found some really funky ones that seem to be compatible with my system.

rgrking · Spawning

the Two-line Monocle Bream would be my favorite in that entire list, plus it's going to get 8" long so it can be your center piece.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

and clarkiis are harmless!! Id bet the pseduochromis would be more aggressive...

with your wrasse and midas tho be sure to keep a lid on there so you have no jumpers! I forget if you have a lid or not

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

yeah I was think of getting the clarkii clowns instead of just plain nemo clowns. and yes my tank does have a cover on it. Im not sure about the bream they pic they have posted is of an albino one and most aren't that pretty. also im not sure if I want to use up that much of my bioload on a fish I dont really enjoy.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

candystripe hogfish are pretty awesome - and along the same line as the latern bass, just more colorful!!

Barbara · Geekette

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Originally Posted by hotshotdevil32

yeah I do like the clarkii clowns alot! i heard they have a lot of personality and are a little beefer then percula clowns. I was just afraid they would be too aggressive for my tank. I would consider a designer one but only if it wasn't super expensive. what do you think of some of the other fish. I found some really funky ones that seem to be compatible with my system.

clarkiis ARE aggressive

....they're not as bad as some maroons or saddlebacks can be, but they are extremely territorial - - at least that was our experience.....

what about a flame hawk????? they're quirky, gorgeous and will do fine with you other fish???

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

are you sure that clarkiis are too aggressive. i really wanted to get a pair. could you think of any other clowns that similar to them but less aggressive? I did think about getting a hawfish but I would prefer a longnose or a falco to a flame. what about those dottybacks I posted?

installman · Newbie-Geek

I don't know if you are keeping corals in your tank or not, but I have one of these on my fish wish list just because they look so "weird" Probably not a good idea though if you have ornamental shrimp in there.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Matted Filefish

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

pretty sure the filefish are reef safe - though sometimes they get hungry and eat corals

thats the biggest risk!!

rgrking · Spawning

but getting a filefish brings up all sorts of feeding issues. I like being able to feed everything one type of food instead of having to hand feed some of them.

hotshotdevil32 · Is back with a vengeance!

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but getting a filefish brings up all sorts of feeding issues. I like being able to feed everything one type of food instead of having to hand feed some of them.

I dont really find filefish that attractive so to me they are totally not worth the headache. as glen said I dont want to be target feeding fish any more than I have to.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by hotshotdevil32 11-14-2011, 03:22 PM	Is back with a vengeance!
something a little weird! so as the name suggests I have decided that I want to get something a little weird for my tank. currently I have in the aquarium 2 Banggai Cardnialfish, a Midas Blenny, and a Temmincki Fairy Wrasse. so any suggestions will have to be compatible with these fish. so any ideas!? __________________ The proud hooker for the new Rochelle huge nuts (Rugby team)!	Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 536 Gameroom cash: $155985 Rep Power: 22
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by hotshotdevil32 11-14-2011, 04:01 PM	Is back with a vengeance!
here are some ideas... do you think they would work for me Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Lantern Bass Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Springeri Dottyback - Tank-Bred Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Clarkii Clownfish - Tank-Bred Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Two-line Monocle Bream Splendid Dottyback __________________ The proud hooker for the new Rochelle huge nuts (Rugby team)!	Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 536 Gameroom cash: $155985 Rep Power: 22
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 11-14-2011, 08:27 PM	Spawning
my vote is the A. clarkii. There are some designer clarkii's too. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 11-14-2011, 10:01 PM	Spawning
the Two-line Monocle Bream would be my favorite in that entire list, plus it's going to get 8" long so it can be your center piece. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-14-2011, 10:27 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
and clarkiis are harmless!! Id bet the pseduochromis would be more aggressive... with your wrasse and midas tho be sure to keep a lid on there so you have no jumpers! I forget if you have a lid or not __________________ 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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[7 (permalink)] Posted by hotshotdevil32 11-15-2011, 11:03 AM	Is back with a vengeance!
yeah I was think of getting the clarkii clowns instead of just plain nemo clowns. and yes my tank does have a cover on it. Im not sure about the bream they pic they have posted is of an albino one and most aren't that pretty. also im not sure if I want to use up that much of my bioload on a fish I dont really enjoy. __________________ The proud hooker for the new Rochelle huge nuts (Rugby team)!	Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 536 Gameroom cash: $155985 Rep Power: 22
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-15-2011, 11:17 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
candystripe hogfish are pretty awesome - and along the same line as the latern bass, just more colorful!! __________________ 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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[10 (permalink)] Posted by hotshotdevil32 11-15-2011, 12:59 PM	Is back with a vengeance!
are you sure that clarkiis are too aggressive. i really wanted to get a pair. could you think of any other clowns that similar to them but less aggressive? I did think about getting a hawfish but I would prefer a longnose or a falco to a flame. what about those dottybacks I posted? __________________ The proud hooker for the new Rochelle huge nuts (Rugby team)!	Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 536 Gameroom cash: $155985 Rep Power: 22
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by installman 11-15-2011, 03:11 PM	Newbie-Geek
I don't know if you are keeping corals in your tank or not, but I have one of these on my fish wish list just because they look so "weird" Probably not a good idea though if you have ornamental shrimp in there. Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Matted Filefish __________________ The only things that happen fast in a reef tank are bad things.	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 47 Gameroom cash: $12650 Rep Power: 2
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-15-2011, 03:59 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
pretty sure the filefish are reef safe - though sometimes they get hungry and eat corals thats the biggest risk!! __________________ 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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[13 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 11-15-2011, 08:03 PM	Spawning
but getting a filefish brings up all sorts of feeding issues. I like being able to feed everything one type of food instead of having to hand feed some of them. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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