Itchin' for new fish - opinions?

[don_chuwish]

Well this is sad, called two places that are usually great and both seem to be exiting marine fish retail. Running an LFS is obviously getting harder and harder.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Harlequin Bass— a very overlooked fish!

 

[4FordFamily]

Yep, 4x2x2. Pyramid needs more tank length you mean? Thanks for the informative reply. The Hippo and Percs took well to the Rabbitfish when it was added but good point.
Any reef safe suggestions?

I really like your username LOL

 

[4FordFamily]

I say add them both.

 

[don_chuwish]

Harlequin Bass— a very overlooked fish!

Interesting, but in the LA blurb it mentions "As the Harlequin Bass matures and grows, it may prey on any smaller fish or small crustacean tank mates" - perhaps a bit risky for my taste!

 

[don_chuwish]

I really like your username LOL

Hehe, thanks, it was an idea that came to me when filling out some online form many years ago - it asked for 'Name' and I thought 'Don't you wish'. Stuck from there.

 

[don_chuwish]

So in the end I went with:
1 x Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias, Male (Maldives) - Medium
2 x Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias, Female (Maldives) - Small
1 x Bicolor Blenny (Sri Lanka) - Medium
LiveAquaria - most of the order arrived today. Somehow the male Anthias got bumped a day and is arriving tomorrow.
The fish look fantastic, the warming pack in the cooler was still warm, the water didn't feel cool at all and UPS got it here at 10:40am. So not even 24 hours in the bags.
After a few hours to adjust in dim lighting I brought up the room light, then later the tank light. They all three ate right away.
The Anthias are gorgeous and the Blenny is hilarious.

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• don_chuwish
• Oct 25, 2018

Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias, Female
Bicolor Blenny (Sri Lanka)

 

[mattzang]

Nice! I think you'll be really happy with them. Hopefully the male will be ok, I've read they can be poor shippers.

 

[Viking_Reefing]

Just keep an eye on that blenny if you have keep sps. I’ve had a couple that started rasping the tissue of the corals.

 

[don_chuwish]

One of the lovely ladies didn't make it overnight. The other seems to be scratching a bit.

 

[Webslinger]

GDM....can't go wrong

 

[Austin Prosser]

You should not get any wrasses in my opinion or anything relatively peaceful, Anthias can hold their ground the blennie watch close, the yellowtail Pygmy angel will likely injure/kill anything you put in they are very territorial and aggressive this just my opinion/experience if yours is nice or kept in line by other fish for now I would research what they can do as such small fish and keep an eye on it.
-not meant as a mean comment just those guys are some of the meanest fish in my opinion

 

[Swoody]

I think a fairy or flasher wrasse or a midas blenny would be nice addition. Dustin

Just love my new Midas.... wish I would’ve bought one sooner! What a load of personality in such a small package!

 

[Jeff Willetts]

My vote - Clown Fairy Wrasse!

 

[don_chuwish]

You should not get any wrasses in my opinion or anything relatively peaceful, Anthias can hold their ground the blennie watch close, the yellowtail Pygmy angel will likely injure/kill anything you put in they are very territorial and aggressive this just my opinion/experience if yours is nice or kept in line by other fish for now I would research what they can do as such small fish and keep an eye on it.
-not meant as a mean comment just those guys are some of the meanest fish in my opinion

Thanks Austin - mine has never shown any aggression at all. Surprised to hear about your experience!

 

[don_chuwish]

Both female Anthias gone. 1 each night.
The male that arrived yesterday is doing well and is HUGE. I ordered a 'medium' and they shipped it a day later than the rest - I think they just decided to grab the 'large' they had handy or something.
The Bicolor Blenny is fine too, and hilarious. Must be too young for full coloration though - no sign of the yellow tail yet.

 

[mattzang]

that's a bummer man, sorry to hear.

they're really awesome fish if they live!