Fish stocking question

[sheeb]

During my tank moving, many fish passed. Not sure why. But it’s been about a month since I moved it, all same LR and water, rinsed sand. As of now I have 2 clowns, fire shrimp and a pistol. All doing great but I’m looking for 2 more fish, 1 yellow watchman and then 1 other fish.
My question - what’s the most active fish for a 25 gallon? (Reef safe) It’s a lagoon tank so the footprint of the tank allows for more swimming room. Not suggesting tangs or anything obviously but hopefully y’all understand what I’m trying to say.
Thanks!

 

[jabberwock]

Look at a possum wrasse.

Edited to say: Sorry, probably not a good idea with your 2 clowns.

 

[sheeb]

Look at a possum wrasse.

good call, forgot about those. Do you think a canary wrasse would work out? Want something that pops with color, besides a royal gramma

 

[jabberwock]

good call, forgot about those. Do you think a canary wrasse would work out? Want something that pops with color, besides a royal gramma

Honestly, I have not had good results with clowns. They can be very aggressive.

 

[tbrown]

I think Canary would probably get a little big for that tank... Also, how deep is your sand bed? They prefer a deeper sand bed and your tank is shallow to begin with?

 

[sheeb]

Honestly, I have not had good results with clowns. They can be very aggressive.

Wdym clowns? Clownfish? If so mine are okay, don’t show any aggression towards anything now or even in the past

 

[sheeb]

I think Canary would probably get a little big for that tank... Also, how deep is your sand bed? They prefer a deeper sand bed and your tank is shallow to begin with?

Sandbed is around 1.5 inch deep give or take. My dimensions are 23.6" L x 19.68" W x 11.8" H.

 

[jabberwock]

Wdym clowns? Clownfish? If so mine are okay, don’t show any aggression towards anything now or even in the past

Yes, clownfish. My pair killed two fish and almost a third before I removed them. 32 gallon cube. They got to be comfortable and large enough to start breeding behavior, and then went psycho on the tank. Your mileage may vary. I called them the Insane Clown Posse.

 

[tbrown]

Sandbed is around 1.5 inch deep give or take. My dimensions are 23.6" L x 19.68" W x 11.8" H.

The Possum Wrasse is a pygmy wrasse. The Canary (and Melanurus) reach up to 5'. My Melanurus swims top to bottom and through all the rock work. I'm thinking your tank, while having a nice footprint, is still too small for most Haliocheres species.

 

[tbrown]

Yes, clownfish. My pair killed two fish and almost a third before I removed them. 32 gallon cube. They got to be comfortable and large enough to start breeding behavior, and then went psycho on the tank. Your mileage may vary. I called them the Insane Clown Posse.

What breed of clown were they?

 

[jabberwock]

ocellaris

 

[sheeb]

The Possum Wrasse is a pygmy wrasse. The Canary (and Melanurus) reach up to 5'. My Melanurus swims top to bottom and through all the rock work. I'm thinking your tank, while having a nice footprint, is still too small for most Haliocheres species.

Ahh gotcha. Wasn’t really educated on those guys yet just like them as of now lol

 

[sheeb]

ocellaris

Oh wow I have never had a clown do that. The ones I have now like to stay in their spot, in my trachy lol they don’t swim around much but they are always in the open which I like and want in my next fish

 

[tbrown]

Ahh gotcha. Wasn’t really educated on those guys yet just like them as of now lol

I love my Melanurus for movement and color but he's a nervous fish and dives. He also swims constantly. Mine is in a 125 and like I said, he swims up and down in my 24" deep tank, top to bottom constantly.

 

[jabberwock]

Oh wow I have never had a clown do that. The ones I have now like to stay in their spot, in my trachy lol they don’t swim around much but they are always in the open which I like and want in my next fish

Different fish have different personalities and temperaments. I had a Royal Gramma that was an absolute jerk too.

 

[sheeb]

Different fish have different personalities and temperaments. I had a Royal Gramma that was an absolute jerk too.

Interesting . Hopefully none of mine turn into a bad temperament

 

[tbrown]

Interesting . Hopefully none of mine turn into a bad temperament

How old are they?

 

[jabberwock]

Interesting . Hopefully none of mine turn into a bad temperament

With a small tank, I would suggest being cautious.

 

[sheeb]

I love my Melanurus for movement and color but he's a nervous fish and dives. He also swims constantly. Mine is in a 125 and like I said, he swims up and down in my 24" deep tank, top to bottom constantly.

Yeah seen those guys at the LFS and they never stop moving. It’s awesome. I love the idea of a big tank like yours and I want one some day but, my apartment doesn’t have the space for it as well as their “10 gallon aquarium policy” lol. Think anything above 30 would push their buttons haha!

 

[sheeb]

How old are they?

Clowns- maybe 3 1/2 or 4 months? Not sure. Definitely not fully grown yet