40B stock suggestions? (fish)

~RuSh~ · 02/20/2018, 04:35 PM

Hi guys - returning from a long hiatus and looking for suggestions. Last time around I had a handful of fish but got so sucked into the corals that I really did very little research on fish that I could have kept at the time. I'm wondering if I'm really missing out on stuff?

The only thing I really want is a pair of clowns. After that I'm really open to suggestions. Reef safe though, I'm sure I'll get back to those in the future as well.

mitch91175 · 02/20/2018, 05:32 PM

Wrasse are good but jumpers (beautiful colorations). You could get away with a Dwarf Angel (feed enough to keep eyes off coral). Any smaller reef safe fish would be fine in a 40B. Wouldn't add too many fish though.

ninjamunky · 02/20/2018, 08:08 PM

I just added two clowns to my tank. I'm thinking a dottyback is in my future.

Cliving1 · 02/20/2018, 08:15 PM

Pygmy angel, royal gramma, longnose hawkfish, midas or starry blenny, a small goby like a yasha would work

nereefpat · 02/20/2018, 08:36 PM

Some good suggestions.

I would do:
Clown pair
Long nosed hawk
Royal gramma or Orchid dottyback

LeJeune981 · 02/20/2018, 10:23 PM

I third the long nose.. really cool fish.. always watching.. and tons of personality

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huhhh · 02/21/2018, 11:34 AM

How reef safe are Pygmy angels? All I'm planning on are softies, but I know angels (even little ones) can be iffy.

Cliving1 · 02/21/2018, 11:54 AM

Cherubs and flamebacks are a pretty safe bet

Sugar Magnolia · 02/21/2018, 11:59 AM

I had a flameback that didn't bother anything in the tank. Keep in mind that hawkfish, dottybacks, and wrasses are all iffy with ornamental shrimp.

monkeysee1 · 02/21/2018, 01:28 PM

How about Anthias?
They are really pretty, and have great personalities, and won't overwhelm your size tank.
I love mine!

mitch91175 · 02/21/2018, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeysee1

How about Anthias?
They are really pretty, and have great personalities, and won't overwhelm your size tank.
I love mine!

They are beautiful fish, but can be difficult to keep alive long if you do not feed them enough.

nereefpat · 02/21/2018, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeysee1

How about Anthias?
They are really pretty, and have great personalities, and won't overwhelm your size tank.
I love mine!

What anthias would work in a 40 breeder?

monkeysee1 · 02/21/2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

What anthias would work in a 40 breeder?

The Waiteis would, wouldn't they?
Or perhaps a Black Cap Basslett.

~RuSh~ · 02/21/2018, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Love the look of the cherub angel.

How about 2 clowns, cherub, bicolor blenny, orchid dottyback? Could I add a trio of damsels? Or is that pushing it?

nereefpat · 02/21/2018, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeysee1

The Waiteis would, wouldn't they?
Or perhaps a Black Cap Basslett.

Maybe. I'm not familiar with that species. Seems like most anthias need a bigger tank then that.

Love the black cap baslett

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~RuSh~

Thanks for the suggestions!

Love the look of the cherub angel.

How about 2 clowns, cherub, bicolor blenny, orchid dottyback? Could I add a trio of damsels? Or is that pushing it?

8 fish is pushing it.

Of that list, I would do, with the angel added last:

clowns
blenny
dotty
angel

My opinion, of course.

~RuSh~ · 02/21/2018, 02:12 PM

How about leave the damsels out and try a fire shrimp?

nereefpat · 02/21/2018, 03:09 PM

I would say add the shrimp if you want. They don't eat much.

~RuSh~ · 02/21/2018, 03:41 PM

Ok. Might give that a whirl. Appreciate the help guys!

~RuSh~ · 02/24/2018, 09:00 AM

Ok guys, reevaluating after looking at availability and prices a bit.

I'm thinking about 2 clowns, 2 banggai cardinals, 1 royal gramma, 1 starry blenny or bicolor blenny. So 6 fish total. Any issues here?

02/20/2018, 04:35 PM	#1
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 778	40B stock suggestions? (fish) Hi guys - returning from a long hiatus and looking for suggestions. Last time around I had a handful of fish but got so sucked into the corals that I really did very little research on fish that I could have kept at the time. I'm wondering if I'm really missing out on stuff? The only thing I really want is a pair of clowns. After that I'm really open to suggestions. Reef safe though, I'm sure I'll get back to those in the future as well. __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....

02/20/2018, 08:36 PM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Some good suggestions. I would do: Clown pair Long nosed hawk Royal gramma or Orchid dottyback __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

02/21/2018, 11:59 AM	#9
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I had a flameback that didn't bother anything in the tank. Keep in mind that hawkfish, dottybacks, and wrasses are all iffy with ornamental shrimp. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

02/21/2018, 01:28 PM	#10
monkeysee1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MERRIMACK NH Posts: 423	How about Anthias? They are really pretty, and have great personalities, and won't overwhelm your size tank. I love mine! __________________ Your "fair share" is not in my wallet; it's in my fish tank!! Current tank info: 90 Gallon saltwater 10 fish with a few inverts; NO CORALS! Tried to go reef; didn't work out so hot; FOWLR's for me!

02/21/2018, 01:45 PM	#14
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 778	Thanks for the suggestions! Love the look of the cherub angel. How about 2 clowns, cherub, bicolor blenny, orchid dottyback? Could I add a trio of damsels? Or is that pushing it? __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....

02/20/2018, 05:32 PM	#2
mitch91175 Premium Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 303	Wrasse are good but jumpers (beautiful colorations). You could get away with a Dwarf Angel (feed enough to keep eyes off coral). Any smaller reef safe fish would be fine in a 40B. Wouldn't add too many fish though.

02/20/2018, 08:08 PM	#3
ninjamunky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 37	I just added two clowns to my tank. I'm thinking a dottyback is in my future.

02/20/2018, 08:15 PM	#4
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Pygmy angel, royal gramma, longnose hawkfish, midas or starry blenny, a small goby like a yasha would work

02/20/2018, 10:23 PM	#6
LeJeune981 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 747	I third the long nose.. really cool fish.. always watching.. and tons of personality Sent from my SM-S907VL using Tapatalk

02/21/2018, 11:34 AM	#7
huhhh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 84	How reef safe are Pygmy angels? All I'm planning on are softies, but I know angels (even little ones) can be iffy.

02/21/2018, 11:54 AM	#8
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Cherubs and flamebacks are a pretty safe bet

02/21/2018, 02:12 PM	#16
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 778	How about leave the damsels out and try a fire shrimp? __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....

02/21/2018, 03:09 PM	#17
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I would say add the shrimp if you want. They don't eat much. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

02/21/2018, 03:41 PM	#18
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 778	Ok. Might give that a whirl. Appreciate the help guys! __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....

02/24/2018, 09:00 AM	#19
~RuSh~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 778	Ok guys, reevaluating after looking at availability and prices a bit. I'm thinking about 2 clowns, 2 banggai cardinals, 1 royal gramma, 1 starry blenny or bicolor blenny. So 6 fish total. Any issues here? __________________ Open your eyes and see that Life is Beautiful....