Pearlscale

Joshua I. · 06/19/2019, 09:01 AM

I have a 55 gallon fish only tank. With the exception of a shrimp which I rarely see other than that I have a coral beauty and two clown fish. I was thinking of getting two new fish for awhile. I was doing research one is a hawkfish the other is a pearlscale butterfly fish thoughts or advice with these fish will they be ok in a 55?

VWD · 06/19/2019, 10:22 AM

I think a 55 gallon maybe a little small for the butterfly fish. Hawkfish will be fine

Joshua I. · 06/19/2019, 10:23 AM

are they hardy fish like clowns or are they sensitive to water parameters.

VWD · 06/19/2019, 10:32 AM

I think they are fairly hardy fish,

Sugar Magnolia · 06/19/2019, 12:28 PM

Minimum tank size for a pearlscale is 70/75 gallons. A hawkfish would be a good addition.

nereefpat · 06/20/2019, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua I.

are they hardy fish like clowns or are they sensitive to water parameters.

Butterflies, in general, are not as hardy many of the other common fish families we keep. Specifically, they don't ship well. Pearlscale butterflies, ime, are among the hardier butterflies.

I wouldn't recommend one for a 55 gallon, however.

Joshua I. · 06/20/2019, 08:47 AM

Other than a pearl scale what other fish would you recommend for a 55 I would like something on the bigger side

nereefpat · 06/20/2019, 12:54 PM

Flame hawk
Exquisite fairy wrasse
One of: Halichoeres melanurus, chrysus, leucoxanthus, or biocellatus wrasse
Bangaii cardinal
Pink spot watchman goby

06/19/2019, 09:01 AM	#1
Joshua I. Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 225	Pearlscale I have a 55 gallon fish only tank. With the exception of a shrimp which I rarely see other than that I have a coral beauty and two clown fish. I was thinking of getting two new fish for awhile. I was doing research one is a hawkfish the other is a pearlscale butterfly fish thoughts or advice with these fish will they be ok in a 55?

06/19/2019, 10:22 AM	#2
VWD Smelly fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 262	I think a 55 gallon maybe a little small for the butterfly fish. Hawkfish will be fine __________________ Vince 120 RR Bare Bottom & 56 Bean animal connected to one sump. Life Reef external/blueline 40 HDX, Carbon reactor, GFO reactor, proton 48 led, 2 Kessils 160we tuna blue on 120 & 6 HQ t-5 on 56, b

06/19/2019, 10:32 AM	#4
VWD Smelly fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 262	I think they are fairly hardy fish, __________________ Vince 120 RR Bare Bottom & 56 Bean animal connected to one sump. Life Reef external/blueline 40 HDX, Carbon reactor, GFO reactor, proton 48 led, 2 Kessils 160we tuna blue on 120 & 6 HQ t-5 on 56, b

06/19/2019, 12:28 PM	#5
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Minimum tank size for a pearlscale is 70/75 gallons. A hawkfish would be a good addition. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

06/20/2019, 12:54 PM	#8
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Flame hawk Exquisite fairy wrasse One of: Halichoeres melanurus, chrysus, leucoxanthus, or biocellatus wrasse Bangaii cardinal Pink spot watchman goby __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

06/19/2019, 10:23 AM	#3
Joshua I. Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 225	are they hardy fish like clowns or are they sensitive to water parameters.

06/20/2019, 08:47 AM	#7
Joshua I. Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 225	Other than a pearl scale what other fish would you recommend for a 55 I would like something on the bigger side