Adding New Fish

[mysticeel]

I finally have my new tank up and running giving me some more room for one more fishy. I currently have full size magnificent foxface, russell lionfish and zebra eel. I would really like to add an active very colourful and tough fishy to the bunch. I was thinking of adding a Harlequin Tuskfish, but I read it only grows to be a max of 4inchs, which puts it on the menu for the lionfish. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[all4wheels2]

I actually have a Harlequin Tusk on my list for predator fish when I start my 200 gal...my info says 10"

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Harlequin Tusk

Have you thought about a trigger or puffer??

 

[mysticeel]

I have thought about a puffer, but I had not seen any with WOW colour. Plus, I have several sea urchins, cucumbers and snails I would perfer not to be on the menu ^^.

As for triggers I would perfer not to take the risk of them snapping off the lionfishies fins.

Thx very much for your info on the Harlequin Tusk. I am going to be looking out for a large Harlequin to add to my tank ^^

 

[redsea]

I would go with a Harlequin Tusk also! They are such beautiful fish!

 

[FTMMWS]

Tusks get huge and thick,,they are beautiful fish and not as aggressive as many think...At least all the ones i have heard about...Go with the Australian one if you get one

What size tank is it?

 

[mysticeel]

The tank he will be going into is my 300 gallon. I just upgraded from a 250.

 

[Greenturtle]

IMO Blue Spot puffers have WOW color, I would look it up.

 

[mysticeel]

IMO Blue Spot puffers have WOW color, I would look it up.

I will look into them ^^ my concern is that he might try to eat my sea urchins ; ;

 

[Gboy66]

The tank he will be going into is my 300 gallon. I just upgraded from a 250.

Umm pictures?? This tank sounds legit

 

[mysticeel]

Here are some pics from my iphone...they are not the best sorry ^^

 

[Gboy66]

That eel is so cool!!!

 

[mysticeel]

That eel is so cool!!!

All zebra eels are the best ^^

 

[mysticeel]

I just found out that the blue-spotted puffer max size is around 4-5''. It will make him too small. Plus, it is highly recommended not to mix puffers and lionfish. So, I guess I will be getting a Harlequin Tuskfish if I can find the right size ^^.