Can I add one more fish?

[Liam's tank]

My tank is 14 months young & I have had just a pair of clown fish, a springer damsel, & a starry blenny in since the tank was ready to support life. I would like to add just one more fish but am concerned that it may cause a problem with the current occupants because they have been the only ones in the tank. It is a IM 25 gal lagoon. If you think I could get away with one more addition, I would love to hear some suggestions!

 

[Slocke]

Shrimp goby? That’s one type of fish that won’t compete with territory.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

I have a Pistol Shrimp and Goby. Hardly see the Shrimp at all! And the Goby only comes out at breakfast. Very fun to watch for about 3 minutes every morning and sometimes evenings.

 

[Liam's tank]

I'm really mostly about the corals, but think one more fish would be cool, something very colorful & fun. Just concerned the clown fish may not be too pleased.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would say that you have room for another , yes, but that damsel might have a different idea lol. I’ve never had luck adding fish to a tank with a Damsel. Good luck

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The sad emoji you gave me is making me feel bad lol. If you decide to add another, the best way would be at night when it’s dark and rearrange the rock work. That way when they wake up in the morning everything will be new and they will be confused and have to reset the territories.

Or you might have good natured fish that will welcome another friend, who knows right? I have bad experience with damsels but some people say they have friendly damsels.

 

[Liam's tank]

The sad emoji you gave me is making me feel bad lol. If you decide to add another, the best way would be at night when it’s dark and rearrange the rock work. That way when they wake up in the morning everything will be new and they will be confused and have to reset the territories.

Or you might have good natured fish that will welcome another friend, who knows right? I have bad experience with damsels but some people say they have friendly damsels.

lol, no worries, it's funny, the damsel was not the one I was concerned with. I've read that clowns can be buttheads! I may just go with "if it's not broken, don't fix it" and continue to focus on my corals. Just thought it would be nice to have one more fish.

 

[lil sumpin]

aren't springer damsels relatively peaceful compared to other damsels?

 

[Liam's tank]

aren't springer damsels relatively peaceful compared to other damsels?

I thought so too, mine is very small and keeps to itself

 

[Cthulukelele]

I thought so too, mine is very small and keeps to itself

In general all 4 fish in your tank are relatively peaceful as young fish and usually grow up into relatively grumpy to downright bullies without larger fish to keep them in line after 3 or 4 years espeically in smaller tanks. All fish have individual personalities though.