Favorite Personable Fish!

[cdw79]

I've always been in love with porcupine puffers with how incredibly personable they are, but sadly I don't think I'd be able to ever commit to such a large FOWLR tank to suit their needs. I've looked at a boxfish for a new build I am potentially considering, but ultimately I'm not sure if it would be a great fit. The closest I can get in terms of prsonalityis my lawnmower blenny, who regularly sits on my hand or arm while I'm working in the tank, but I'd love to start thinking about a stock list for a 100ish gallon build that would include some similarly personable fish, assuming the puffer is definitely out and a boxfish is probably unlikely.

So, these fish aside, what are some similarly personable fish you have kept or otherwise experienced before?

Edit- and I'd love to know what about them you find to be personable too!

 

[Fish Styx]

I've always been in love with porcupine puffers with how incredibly personable they are, but sadly I don't think I'd be able to ever commit to such a large FOWLR tank to suit their needs. I've looked at a boxfish for a new build I am potentially considering, but ultimately I'm not sure if it would be a great fit. The closest I can get in terms of prsonalityis my lawnmower blenny, who regularly sits on my hand or arm while I'm working in the tank, but I'd love to start thinking about a stock list for a 100ish gallon build that would include some similarly personable fish, assuming the puffer is definitely out and a boxfish is probably unlikely.

So, these fish aside, what are some similarly personable fish you have kept or otherwise experienced before?

Convict Tangs all the way, for me.

 

[RedoubtReef]

My yellow tang used to eat out my hand. I've never had one, but blue throat triggers always seem 'personable' when ever I've seen them.

 

[cdw79]

Convict Tangs all the way, for me.

What about those as opposed to other tangs, would you say?

 

[Andreas' Reef]

watchman goby and lawnmower blenny

 

[Fish Styx]

What about those as opposed to other tangs, would you say?

Hit or miss. All of my current specimens eat from my hand(s), but convicts have consistently been puppy dogs for me.

 

[Enderg60]

Flame hawk for personality, vlamingi or naso tang close to puppy dog fish after the puffers.

 

[Parsely]

My tailspot blenny always seems to be much more personality than my other fish

 

[Dbichler]

Valentini puffer was my most personable I’ve ever had. In my current tank it’s my desjardini tang.

 

[cdw79]

Valentini puffer was my most personable I’ve ever had. In my current tank it’s my desjardini tang.

Was the Valentini reef safe for you? Also heard they can be fin nippers

 

[Ram Man]

Have had 2 now. Mckoskers flasher wrasse. Just be sure to have a lid and no eggcrate doesnt count. Roll of the dice until he shoots the gap and goes floor surfing.

they remind me of little hummingbirds

 

[Reeflix]

Hit or miss. All of my current specimens eat from my hand(s), but convicts have consistently been puppy dogs for me.

ditto on the convict. was so cute and personable

 

[Reeflix]

also hawkfishes as well.

 

[oscillator]

I've always been in love with porcupine puffers with how incredibly personable they are, but sadly I don't think I'd be able to ever commit to such a large FOWLR tank to suit their needs. I've looked at a boxfish for a new build I am potentially considering, but ultimately I'm not sure if it would be a great fit. The closest I can get in terms of prsonalityis my lawnmower blenny, who regularly sits on my hand or arm while I'm working in the tank, but I'd love to start thinking about a stock list for a 100ish gallon build that would include some similarly personable fish, assuming the puffer is definitely out and a boxfish is probably unlikely.

So, these fish aside, what are some similarly personable fish you have kept or otherwise experienced before?

Edit- and I'd love to know what about them you find to be personable too!

Flame hawk and tail spot blenny, love my possum wrasse too

 

[i cant think]

My wrasses and tilefish I’ve had have all had a puppy-like personality. They follow me round the tank and love to dine at feeding time. The only issue is both are known for being torpedo’s and love to jump.

 

[Dbichler]

Was the Valentini reef safe for you? Also heard they can be fin nippers

Never had any issues with either fin nipping or corals

 

[The Ginga Ninja]

I've always been in love with porcupine puffers with how incredibly personable they are, but sadly I don't think I'd be able to ever commit to such a large FOWLR tank to suit their needs. I've looked at a boxfish for a new build I am potentially considering, but ultimately I'm not sure if it would be a great fit. The closest I can get in terms of prsonalityis my lawnmower blenny, who regularly sits on my hand or arm while I'm working in the tank, but I'd love to start thinking about a stock list for a 100ish gallon build that would include some similarly personable fish, assuming the puffer is definitely out and a boxfish is probably unlikely.

So, these fish aside, what are some similarly personable fish you have kept or otherwise experienced before?

Edit- and I'd love to know what about them you find to be personable too!

How big a tank do you have? We kept our little Puffer in a 4 foot tank for a year an a half (119 gallons)

 

[LPS Bum]

I've always been in love with porcupine puffers with how incredibly personable they are, but sadly I don't think I'd be able to ever commit to such a large FOWLR tank to suit their needs. I've looked at a boxfish for a new build I am potentially considering, but ultimately I'm not sure if it would be a great fit. The closest I can get in terms of prsonalityis my lawnmower blenny, who regularly sits on my hand or arm while I'm working in the tank, but I'd love to start thinking about a stock list for a 100ish gallon build that would include some similarly personable fish, assuming the puffer is definitely out and a boxfish is probably unlikely.

So, these fish aside, what are some similarly personable fish you have kept or otherwise experienced before?

Edit- and I'd love to know what about them you find to be personable too!

Agree with you on the Porcupine. Mine is great. My Aussie Harlequin Tusk also has great personality. As do many of my Angels (French, Asfur, Emperor, Maculosus, Queen, Annularis and Majestic).

But my Sargassum Trigger takes the cake. He’s awesome. Spits water at feeding time. Has googly eyes and literally looks like he’s smiling at me.

 

[bnord]

Was the Valentini reef safe for you? Also heard they can be fin nippers

I have a Valentini and its a gentleman

 

[Bladezz]

I used to spot feed my tank. When I did my yellow tang would come to the ridgid tubing looking for a scratching. He would hold still while I rubbed his side. Sometimes he would change colors like it was a really stimulating experience for him. lol