Stocking my 55 gallon

[JuanArti]

I just sold some fish that out grew my tank and want to start over. At the moment I have a Tomato Clown in an anemone and they're doing fine. I'm going to add corals soon but also want a myriad of fish with personality and color. Any ideas?

 

[melosu58]

A pink spotted goby and maybe a wrasse of some type.

 

[JuanArti]

I think a Orange Stripe Prawn Goby would be better and idk what wrasse to get. The only thing with gobys and wrasses is that theyre jumpers and I don't have a top.

 

[JuanArti]

Anyone else want to help?

 

[Jake337]

I also have a 55 gallon with not a lot of fish. So far all I have are a pair of Ocellaris clowns and 3 chromis. Might be getting a dwarf angel.

 

[Fishfighter]

I have a tiger jawfish and a six line wrasse. Only time my jawfish

 

[JuanArti]

I have a tomato clown and his huge anemone lmao. I was also thinking about getting a flame angel. I don't know what else to get tho..

 

[Fishfighter]

55 gallon. No top. Six line wrasse is a constant swimmer. Tiger jawfish is cool too. He stays in his burrow constantly spitting sand. Thought he would jump once but that's because I had to move the rock he was under to trap a yellow damsel that had to go. I'll never get another damsel unless I want a fish nugget for dinner.

 

[JuanArti]

I haven't had good luck with jumpers my diamond goby jumped out and I woke up to him on the floor. Super sad because I really like him. I like the six line wrasse but I feel like he's to small.

 

[Fishfighter]

Maybe get a lid? That would open up some possibilities given the bad experience. Smaller fish leave room for more fish. Just a thought.

 

[JuanArti]

I had a glass top but this didnt do to well because it wouldn't let the evaporated water pass and it was a mess. I did my first DIY project making 2 screens but they ended up being fat and not fitting under my lights.. Going to have to re do it lmao. I get what you mean

 

[CubanReefer]

Juan - I had the same problem with my glass top. I just ordered this screen top kit from BRS...

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/diy-aquarium-screen-top-netting-kits.html

Looks like a good product that could solve your fish jumping concerns.

Jorge

 

[Animal-Chin]

I've had a dwarf lion for a few weeks and he's awesome! Safe for the reef and is ok for 55 gallon as he doesn't swim much. Feeding is a bit of an issue if he won't accept frozen (mine wont) so i have to feed him live for now.

 

[JuanArti]

CubanReefer thanks man. I'm also Cuban btw. This is what I made yesterday but it's to thick to fit under my lights. A for effort tho. I'm going to buy the DIY kit now. Thanks! Here's a pic of my creations..

 

[JuanArti]

Chin your lion looks awesome definitely getting one ASAP. Do you think he'll eat my tomato clown?

 

[Animal-Chin]

Chin your lion looks awesome definitely getting one ASAP. Do you think he'll eat my tomato clown?

Not if the tomato clown is regular size. I have a clownfish in my tank that is still a baby and he hasn't touched it. The Lion will eat any fish that fits in its mouth but if it's too big he just leaves it be.

 

[JuanArti]

Yeah my little guy is regular size about 3 inch he's also hosting a GBTA so I doubt the lion fish will attack him.