Need Fish… What would Reef Beef Recommend?

[Syntax1235]

I have a 5x2x2 BB acro dominated tank stocked with:

Scopas Tang
Mimic Tang
Kole Tang
3 Chromis
Foxface
Copperband

I’m not sure of what to add next. Thoughts?

 

[Slocke]

Reef beef would recommend a cowfish but they’re a bit too crazy for that tank I think.
I’d suggest fairy wrasse and an angel of the genus Genicanthus like a bellus or swallowtail.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

I have a 5x2x2 BB acro dominated tank stocked with:

Scopas Tang
Mimic Tang
Kole Tang
3 Chromis
Foxface
Copperband

I’m not sure of what to add next. Thoughts?

For a few bones become a beefer member and email them your question…I can’t help as it’s really a personal decision but I do get a kick out of those wild and wacky dudes!

 

[Syntax1235]

Reef beef would recommend a cowfish but they’re a bit too crazy for that tank I think.
I’d suggest fairy wrasse and an angel of the genus Genicanthus like a bellus or swallowtail.

I didn’t even think of a Bellus…… that’s a possibility!

 

[Wtyson254]

- Pair of clowns
- marine beta (never had one but thought they were cool)
- flame angel (your tank is mostly acros so should be fine)
- Bananna Eel (If that’s your style)

 

[Wtyson254]

Flame or golden hawkfish

 

[i cant think]

I have a 5x2x2 BB acro dominated tank stocked with:

Scopas Tang
Mimic Tang
Kole Tang
3 Chromis
Foxface
Copperband

I’m not sure of what to add next. Thoughts?

I’d be adding a few more wrasses. However to recommend which ones I’d need to know how deep the sandbed is.

 

[Syntax1235]

I’d be adding a few more wrasses. However to recommend which ones I’d need to know how deep the sandbed is.

The tank is BB, that’s why I haven’t added wrasses yet. I’ve read that some Fairy Wrasses can get by without a sand bed, something to consider.

 

[Syntax1235]

- Pair of clowns
- marine beta (never had one but thought they were cool)
- flame angel (your tank is mostly acros so should be fine)
- Bananna Eel (If that’s your style)Flame or golden hawkfish

The marine beta is an intriguing fish. The flame angel is beautiful. I have a torch and hammer that may be too tempting for the flame. I had to get a couple lps to keep the wife happy.

I’ve never heard of a banana eel.

Flame or golden hawkfish

Do they need a sand bed? Very cool fish.

 

[i cant think]

The tank is BB, that’s why I haven’t added wrasses yet. I’ve read that some Fairy Wrasses can get by without a sand bed, something to consider.

I’d be adding Fairy and Flasher wrasses to the tank. They’ll make a beautiful display and also don’t need sandbeds to hide in, these instead make mucous cocoons to sleep in.
Here’s a small list of the ones I would start out with when looking into them (ranging in price).

Cirrhilabrus shutmani
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki (Indonesian Variant)
Cirrhilabrus exquisitus (Vanuatu Variant)
Cirrhilabrus pylei
Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa
Cirrhilabrus isosceles
Paracheilinus cyaneus
Paracheilinus flavianalis
Paracheilinus lineopunctatus
Paracheilinus rubricaudalis
Paracheilinus mccoskeri
Paracheilinus attenuatus
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus
Cirrhilabrus nahackyi
Cirrhilabrus earlei
Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus
Cirrhilabrus efatensis
Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
Cirrhilabrus adornatus
Cirrhilabrus laboutei

 

[Slocke]

Banana eels are fish eaters but hawkfish do not need a sand bed.