I would like some input- what fish to add with 2 chromis

[twilliard]

Hi guys and gals I have found myself in a tough decision
I have 2 blue green chromis in my tank along with a blenny and a goby.
I need to add more fish but I am not highly educated when it comes to fish compatibility.

I want color and non aggressive to coral.
Any suggestions? Oh and also I live nowhere close to any LFS so I may have to have them shipped.
Any good R2R vendors and supporters for fish?
Thank you all!
-Todd

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

I would look into different wrasse and anthias. both are very colorful but you have to be careful with compatibility with those. check out the descriptions on liveaquaria.com.

 

[Empress]

A royal gramma would look nice. Purple and yellow. Or an orange anthias. You have lots of choices. Have fun with it and RESEARCH before you buy!

 

[twilliard]

Thanks guys that's where I am getting stuck. I don't know how my chromis will react to other fish. They are about 2"
Clowns and firefish perhaps?
Cardinals?
Those are the ones that have been in my mind.

 

[RMS18]

Clowns are always nice but they tend to stay in one area or host one item. They are not active swimmers all over the tank. Firefish are cool but I think looking into wrasses is a great idea. For online I like DiversDen as I get to see the exact fish I'm getting. I have never had a DOA from them or a fish die. I even used just livequaria and recieved a very healthy Flasher wrasse. Any of your flashers will work fine with your current livestock. Utilize livequarias quick stats about fish to learn about reef safe or nonreef safe, aggressive level, size etc.

 

[eatbreakfast]

What size tank?

In most cases the following will work; fairy and flasher wrasses, firefish, a small group of dartfish, a Meiacanthus species of fang blenny, tilefish, yellow assessor, royal gramma, chalk bass, a group of dispar or randalls anthias.

 

[themcnertney]

I have an anthia that seems to think he is part of my trio chromis. I think that would be a great fit.

 

[twilliard]

What size tank?

In most cases the following will work; fairy and flasher wrasses, firefish, a small group of dartfish, a Meiacanthus species of fang blenny, tilefish, yellow assessor, royal gramma, chalk bass, a group of dispar or randalls anthias.

Its a 75g standard tank. I have noticed wrasses are a little hard to come by

 

[RMS18]

Its a 75g standard tank. I have noticed wrasses are a little hard to come by

Keep your eyes out on divers den, you might not buy something right away but they do have fine species. Have to be quick with divers den. Make sure to read the preview email when it goes out.
There's a bunch on DD right now

 

[RMS18]

Today's sneak peek I see wrasses

 

[twilliard]

My wife would find a new husband for the cost of a lot of them LOL

 

[JOHN C LOGAN]

IVE TRIED ANTHIAS THREE TIMES OVER THE YEARS, LOST EM ALL. EVIDENTLY THEY NEED TO FEED 3 TIMES A DAY? ID GO WITH A WRASSE, PAIR OF CLOWNS OR A PRETTY TANG OR ANGEL.

 

[BummersReef]

Chromis are hardy friendly fish - usually - chalk bass are very very peaceful. I have 2 Anthias (one dispar one Lyretail) with 5 chromis and they get along well. The dispar thinks he's a chromis. Lyretail thinks he's boss of them all but really isn't a problem. Anthias swim pattern is much nicer than chalk bass though - bass sort of hovers and hides. Anthias swim!