Newish looking for fish recommendations

strudel88 · Mar 7, 2022

Hey Everyone!

I’ve had a IM 10gal for just over a year but am getting ready to upgrade to a RedSea 42 gal (second hand tank, can’t remember the model off the top of my head) anyway, I still consider myself very new.

the plan for the new tank will be bare bottom and mixed reef. I’m looking for some ideas on fish. I started my list but when I decided to do BB- most of my list dwindled down. only fish left on the list is a Pygmy Angelfish

what are some of your favorites?!

Peace River · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Hard to go wrong with a clownfish!

Sean Clark · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to the reef.

Reeferjunkie · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to r2r I would suggest a tail spot blennie to add.

SeaworthyAquatics · Mar 7, 2022

Always loved fire fish, just don't forget a good lid! Welcome to Reef2Reef!

G Santana · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to R2R , my choice below

Adolfo · Mar 7, 2022

Jeffcb · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

A Young Reefer · Mar 7, 2022

Hello and welcome,happy to have you here!

strudel88 · Mar 7, 2022

SeaworthyAquatics said:
Always loved fire fish, just don't forget a good lid! Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I love firefish! I had an exquisite firefish in my 10 gal. unfortunately the clown I had in there bullied it.

tharbin · Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Like @SeaworthyAquatics (and yourself) I like fire fish. Don't think I'd have a tank without at least one. Tough though if you have a clown. Angel really shouldn't bother with it. Most of my other smallish fish favorites like sandy bottoms.

Just John · Mar 8, 2022

Fred2482 · Mar 8, 2022

Welcome! For a 40 gallon I like clowns, firefish, cardinals.

JumboShrimp · Mar 8, 2022

Study-up on sites like Live Aquaria .com and Saltwater Fish .com.

You might like a Fang Tail Blenny, Chalk Bass, Pink Streak Skunk Clown, and Flame or Longnose Hawk fish, among others. Best wishes!

blaxsun · Mar 8, 2022

Welcome! I like my midas blenny - such a character...

Schraufabagel · Mar 8, 2022

A clownfish pair would be a good option. As for the rest, you could have up to 6 or 7 fish based on size I would say. Good options include blennies, gobies, cardinalfish, damsels, firefish, dottybacks, and much more.

PeterC99 · Mar 8, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Now that you have some experience, I’m a big fan of the copperbands. Make sure you see him eat frozen foods at LFS before buying. I had one in my RSR 170 (34g).