New Fish Decision

[Rich-n-poor]

Ok I want a new fish the question is what should i get for my 37 gallon

I currently have 2 perculas and 1 royal gramma and this will likely be the last fish I add to the tank so I want it to be right

maybe some contrasting color and/or body shape. I was considering maybe a coral beauty but I have reservations because of tank size

any suggestions ?

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[Stark]

I think your o.k. to go ahead with the Coral Beauty. Michael's guide suggests a 30 gal. minimum for C.B.s

 

[Rich-n-poor]

THX for the reply where are all the small reefers today comeon let me know what you have in in your tanks and how easy they are to care for ?

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[Anonymous]

I have a Lemonpeel angel in my 29g reef tank:

[ October 21, 2001: Message edited by: slk3599 ]

 

[Rich-n-poor]

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[Len]

Jim's on to something. P.fridmani is a great little inquistative fish with lots of personality. As far as Pseudochromis go, it's extremely docile, and perfect for smaller tanks.

Another good choice to consider is a Liopropoma sp. basslet like the Swissgard (L.rubre). These stay small, are peaceful, and relatively hardy.

There are a few wrasses that would be possible for a 37 gallon. Wrasses of the genus Paracheilinus (flasher) and Pseudocheilinus (sixline) are possibilities. The former genus are notorious jumpers, and you must have the tank's top fully enclosed. The latter genus are terribly efficient predators of benthic plankton, so feed them plenty or install a refugium to accomadate their dietary neeeds. The yellow coris (Halichores chrysus) would be pushing the limits of the tank, but the fish is included for your consideration. It must have a sandy substrate, preferably more then 2" deep.

There are various cardinalfish that are available that would be perfect for smaller tanks, but I've never been a big fan of them.

I am not a fan of Centropyge sp. in reef tanks of any size. If you really wanted a dwarf angel, I'd recommend the smaller and less risky species like C.acanthops (Flameback) or C.argi (Cherub).

There's not a whole lot more that you can maintain in a 37 gallon that's already occupied with 3 other fishes.

 

[Roach]

I have a P.Fridmani in my 18 Gallon Reef Tank and he is one of my favorite fish. He is really bright purple and adds a lot of motion to the tank that also houses a maroon clown and a yellow jaw fish. The jaw fish and the dottiback will often square off but they never hurt each other. It really is a cool fish in my opinon. Eats almost anything I throw in there too.

 

[Rich-n-poor]

i already have a gramma so my purple is in I was looking for a different body type as well as color hence the Coral beauty

A flame Angel peeks my intrest as well as does a lemon peel angel. My main concern here is tank size as this will be my last addition and care for the angel as i feed a variety of frozen foods

I am getting a 125 but it will not be up and running until summer 2002 so I can move him to a larger tank later

Damsels are out (with the possible exception of green chromis) as I have kept them before when i was intially learning salt water.

What are the care and dietary requirments of the above dwarf angels ?

thx

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[Anonymous]

A great choice for a tank that size would be a Freidimani. This is a gorgeous little dottyback. Bright purple, small, and not aggressive at all.
Or, you might want to go with something blue. You've already got red yellow and orange going on, kind of a warm toned fish display. A dab of blue for contrast would be good. (think like your doing a painting, mostly warm with a dash of cool, or mostly cool with a dash of warm) So you could add a small fiji damsel or chromis damsel. Heck even a yellow tail would be ok. Damsels don't get enough respect in my opinion, just because they are commmon and people use them to cycle tanks. They are colorful and small, perfect fish in many situations. I have a couple in my tank, they add nice color and movement. Just make sure you stick with the less beligerent species in a tank as small as yours.
The angel will work, but you'll be maxxing out things in the space department.
Jim

 

[Minh Nguyen]

Looking at all the replies, I think you should get a bigger tank. All the fishes suggested are beautiful and would do well in reef tank. Just that you cannot have them all in your tank. Do like I do, get a 400 g tank

 

[Minh Nguyen]

Cherub angels are great and stay small. I got a pair in my tank. I must say that I really enjoy them.

 

[Mr. Reefer]

Purple or regular firefish. They are awesome colors, non-aggressive, and very easy to care for as they eat about any flake or any other food you give them!

 

[Rich-n-poor]

Minh

all you have to do is convince my wife and Im right there with you on a 400 gallon it took 7 years to convince her of the 125

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[shawnz28]

I'm very partial to my Lubbock's fairy wrasse.

Shawn

 

[rmor22]

My vote is for a Flame Angel. I kept one for 9 years in a 30 and my current one (3 years) in a 75. They are very hardy fish that eat almost anything. And you have to love their color.

 

[Green Lantern]

How about a flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus sp.) Can't beat the colour's on these little guys plus they stay small.