Fish that add movement

[Slot]

I need ideas for some active swimmers. I have an exquisite wrasse and two blood orange clowns right now. The clowns stay by the anemone so there isnt much movement around the tank. Also I keep macroalgae in the display so no tangs or any algae eaters. I know this cuts my choices down alot but I really like the how the macros looks. 55 gal tank

 

[Billldg]

I would suggest a group of 3 to 5 Blue/Green Chromis. I have 4 in my 120 gal tank and when the lights r blue they almost glow. Plus they r known for free swimming.

 

[Mariette]

How about a group of Anthias’?

 

[Mariette]

I would suggest a group of 3 to 5 Blue/Green Chromis. I have 4 in my 120 gal tank and when the lights r blue they almost glow. Plus they r known for free swimming.

Any chance you have a pic of the almost glowing Chromis? I’d love to see that

 

[rock_lobster]

wrasse

 

[Mariette]

How about a group of Anthias’?

Oops. 55g. My bad. There are a few smaller species that could work though

 

[Billldg]

Any chance you have a pic of the almost glowing Chromis? I’d love to see that

LOL!!! I can try and take one. It is like someone is using a black light on them, their lips, eyes and fins glow.

 

[djbasia_life]

Neon Dottyback

 

[Jesterrace]

More Wrasses would be the best option. Chromis IMHO are a poor option given the number with uronema disease and they tend to pick eachother off over time. A different option would be to hold out for an atlantic longnose butterflyfish.

 

[mort]

One of the smaller flasher wrasse would be a good addition but I'd also consider a small group of allens damsels.

 

[OrionN]

You need a tight fitting lid or else you won't have the wrasse for long. Once you have a tight fitting lid, two or three small docile Flasher and Fairy wrasses is what you need. I suggest Lubbock Fairy and several of the Flashers like Yellow fin, McCosker and Blue Flasher. Don't let the name Blue Flasher fool you, they also deserving call Peacock Flasher.

 

[Slot]

You need a tight fitting lid or else you won't have the wrasse for long. Once you have a tight fitting lid, two or three small docile Flasher and Fairy wrasses is what you need. I suggest Lubbock Fairy and several of the Flashers like Yellow fin, McCosker and Blue Flasher. Don't let the name Blue Flasher fool you, they also deserving call Peacock Flasher.

I have a tight fitting lid because of the exquisite wrasse I have, can I keep different wrasses in a 55 gallon tank without them fighting?

 

[Paul B]

Sizzortail gobies

 

[OrionN]

Some of the wrasses are compatible with each other, you need to choose them carefully. IME, Lubbock and Exquisite are the to small ones that I have experienced with personally, that do well with each other. Each of the one I mentioned were personal experience.
@Slot, Looking at the picture you posted, I don't think the lid is tight fitting. 1/4 inch gap is all they need to go through. Wrasse does look up and go for the opening, in-addition to randomly do straight up.

 

[OrionN]

Sorry, server error cause me to posted it twice.

 

[DangerDave]

Chromis, but you need a fair amount at least 5-7, to keep the social aggression down so they don’t pick each other off. I’ve had 11 with a bunch of anthias for over 1.5 years without them killing each other.

 

[Slot]

Sorry, server error cause me to posted it twice.

The bracket holding my light fixture to the tank holds my lid up about a quarter inch, so I'll definitely find a way to seal it better. Thanks for the help! I'm looking into getting another wrasse as soon as I find a way to cover the tank

 

[Jesterrace]

Pictures IMHO don't do the Lubbock's Wrasse justice. Here is one in action:

 

[ThunderGoose]

I have a tight fitting lid. I lost a wrasse who tried to jump and hit the lid so hard it caused internal bleeding. Before that I really enjoyed him.

Yes, I did a necropsy.

 

[408Dartfish]

I like the midas blenny mines always out swimming. A couple wrasses also would be great choice.