I need a "wow" fish. Help

[underwaterdan]

So I have an established 150 gallon reef tank. I have mixed sps, lps corals, a number of invertebrates and a few fish. I am looking for a wow fish that can pop in my tank. One with color and personality and that can get along with what I have currently.

Here's my current fish list.
2 clowns
1 hippo tang
1 yellow tang
1 powder blue tang
5 blue green chromas
1 spotted goby
1 pj Cardinal
(just removed my 6 line wrasse because of temperament issues)

Any help would be great.

 

[Flashy Fins]

Lineatus wrasse is a WOW fish if there ever was one! Especially if you can find a super male.

A blotched anthias or fathead sunburst anthias is a guaranteed attention-grabber.

Regal angel is a show stopper, but high risk as a coral muncher.

Lots of other options, too, but really a matter of personal taste. None of the fish I named are especially cheap, so budget may play a role, as well.

 

[underwaterdan]

I am going to look into those. Thanks got a starting point. I am scared of wrasses now after the last guy got aggressive, so I'll have to do more research to calm my fears.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I second the lineatus wrasse, it is one of the most gorgeous fish around, and it is way more peaceful than the sixline wrasse.

 

[FL_Reefer]

How about a cross hatch trigger, they are definitely a show stopper

 

[BigKid4788]

Gold flake angel. Hasn't touched any of my corals or clams. Great personality and not aggressive.

 

[Mike_J]

An ubermale lineatus wrasse would be an exceptional choice. I also love watching my diamond tail wrasse when flashing. Both are stellar options, IMO.

 

[Confuse]

I found it for you....

http://www.piecesoftheocean.com/col...-s-fairy-wrasse-supermale-cirrhilabrus-earlei

 

[reesed5]

Crosshatch triggers are great but expensive. Lineatus and Ornate Wrasses are very colorful.

 

[Reefrookie220]

Six lines are a nightmare.... Don't base your opinions of wrasses on this guy...


Get a flame wrasse pair. The female will keep the male super showy and bright.

 

[Keith_0011]

Anything in the flasher wrasse family is generally considered reef safe. I have never had any issues keeping pairs.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-08/ht/index.php

 

[eatbreakfast]

Six lines are a nightmare.... Don't base your opinions of wrasses on this guy...


Get a flame wrasse pair. The female will keep the male super showy and bright.

While I agree with what is said about sixlines, I have to recommend against getting pairs of wrasses. They do not form bonded pairs and in captivity female fairy wrasses have a tendency to to transition into males, even with another male present. When this happens aggression increases, leading to one wrasse being victimized, and possibly even killed.

 

[Reefrookie220]

Might I ask why they even sell these pairs if the aggression gets out of control?@ZoaCollector

 

[Reefrookie220]

And also the time period this metamorphosis takes?

 

[Mike_J]

The ventralis are my favorite of the anthias and could certainly be a contender in your search for a "wow fish"

 

[eatbreakfast]

Might I ask why they even sell these pairs if the aggression gets out of control?@ZoaCollector

The presence of females do help keep the males colors, but so does the presence of other males of closely related species. The aggression between males of different species is much less than males of the same species.

Selling them as pairs is just a selling point. Many other varieties of fish have been sold as pairs for decades, from freshwater to saltwater. Most of these are more valuable as a pair. This practice has been contiued with wrasses, even though there is no real advantage, as the color benifits for the male get cancelled out by the demise of one of the pair.

And also the time period this metamorphosis takes?

The transition can take place in as short of a period of time as a few weeks to a few months, to even a year. I have never seen it take longer than a year for a Cirrhilabrus or a Paracheilinus to begin the transition, even in very young individuals,but usually in significantly less time.

 

[Reefrookie220]

Thank you, learn something new everyday.

 

[angelsandtangs]

While I agree with what is said about sixlines, I have to recommend against getting pairs of wrasses. They do not form bonded pairs and in captivity female fairy wrasses have a tendency to to transition into males, even with another male present. When this happens aggression increases, leading to one wrasse being victimized, and possibly even killed.

all flame wrasses will turn male eventually

 

[Confuse]

And if you're willing to take a risk with your corals, you can never go wrong with a yellow belly Regal Angelfish.

 

[Macdaddynick1]

A black sail-fin Molly