Suggestion what to get for my reef tank? - Aquarium Advice

match55 · 09-07-2009, 05:00 PM

I am going to change my FOWLR tank to a reef tank, and would like to get some suggestion on what fishes is good to keep.

I m thinking about clowns and one of the fish I saw in my LFS, which I forgot the name.it looks like this unknown fish.jpg lol sry for the back drawing.

would like to get some names from your guys
fishes or livestocks that u like the most.

Thanksss^^

Zer0 · 09-07-2009, 05:03 PM

Uhm.. looks like a foxface or some kind of butterfly fish. Still looks a little like a duck tho.. lol.

thominil · 09-07-2009, 05:05 PM

PJ cardinals! Need to keep at least 3 in odd numbered groups. Look at gobys and blennys. Looks kind of like a duck-fish to me (sarcasm).

Zer0 · 09-07-2009, 05:07 PM

Actually, i would agree with the cardinals. Thoms been trying to spread them onto people lol, and i totally agree. Those fish are awesome. And if i had room i would get them. But definitely go for a blenny or goby. Those things are sweeeet.

**melosu58** · 09-07-2009, 05:09 PM

Maybe this for your drawing

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...199&pcatid=199

Clowns, Pink spotted goby, firefish or some type blenny.

Zer0 · 09-07-2009, 05:10 PM

Wow! Good catch there melosu haha. I forgot about the hawkfish. I think thats what it is too.

match55 · 09-07-2009, 05:21 PM

oh yes its the hawkfish XDDDD
sry I drew like a duck LOL

r hawkfishes safe for reef?

I m looking to get pink spotted goby and tiger pistol shrimp as well
oh will pistol do well with cleaner shrimp?

do clowns eat snails or ghost shrimps LOL?
if they don't eat them, there is no reason for me to breed them anymore XD

**melosu58** · 09-07-2009, 05:28 PM

Being that they are carnivores LA says they are reef safe with caution. It will be hit or miss.

Zer0 · 09-07-2009, 05:28 PM

It says With Caution for the hawkfish.. for reefs. So i would say no.. if you want to sleep peacefully at night.

match55 · 09-07-2009, 05:52 PM

as least they r safer than my puffers XD
they won't eat clowns...right OoO??
thats what I m thinking to get right now

2~3clowns
1 goby
1 pistol shrimp
1 cleaner
couple feather duster
green start polyps
possibles 1 or 2 of the hawkfish
will that be too much OoO?
and what kind of anemones should I get for the clowns?