Another Fish Suggestions Post

[EricR]

Just looking for ideas for another fish or two to add to existing tank, or maybe a shrimp.
I’m more of an “invert guy” so haven’t done much research on fish.
*just starting on soft corals

Primary goals:
— Easy/hardy beginner stuff, ideally not commonly prone to getting or introducing fish-related parasites/diseases (if “less likely” species is even a thing)
— Get along well with existing inhabitants
— Safe for zoanthids and other beginner soft corals

Current situation:
— 4 month old 40 gallon breeder with most everything transferred from 6+ month old 37 gallon
— 1 bicolor blenny and 1 clownfish
— pink urchin and chocolate chip starfish — already know chocolate chip is not considered reef safe but he’s staying
— tiger sand conch, a couple nassarius and margarita snails
— 2 newish zoas

Extra rambling:
— fire fish look nice but think I read this may not work out well with blenny
— goby + pistol shrimp sounds cool but going to avoid pistol shrimp for now
— jawfish / goby — issues with blenny?
— not really a fish guy so looking for ideas
— might like some type of shrimp (but not sure best fit) — skunk, other cleaner, red fire shrimp, sexy shrimp ???

 

[Reeferjunkie]

Peppermint shrimp

 

[EricR]

Peppermint shrimp

Thanks,,, will try to read up on those a bit.

 

[Lavey29]

Purple fire fish are peaceful and beautiful. Gets alone fine with my blennies and wrasses.

 

[beehive124]

Pistol shrimp and goby is an amazing crew to watch! Definitely would suggest that. I would take the goby+pistol over any ornamental shrimp any day

Royal Grammas are gorgeous and quite fascinating

I would also get a second clownfish, so you’re one has a partner