Recommended Frag Tank Inhabitants

vaguelyreeflike · Jul 3, 2022

What fish/inverts do you recommend to keep in a frag tank with raised egg crate racks? Looking for things that will pick off pests/algae from the rack/frags without harming corals (minor irritation is okay if it’s necessary for pest removal).

Thinking of Melanurus Wrasse but looking at other ideas.

125gal, no substrate but can create hides for the fish/inverts if necessary. Currently has no fish. The fish are obviously a secondary “backup”, the main course of pest control is prevention through parameters/maintenance and dips/manual removal.

IslandLifeReef · Jul 3, 2022

Tangs are always a good choice.

reaper93 · Jul 3, 2022

Foxface for algae, six line for pests

vaguelyreeflike · Jul 3, 2022

IslandLifeReef said:
Tangs are always a good choice.

Any favorites for algae? Ideally one that will look nice under blue lights as well.

vaguelyreeflike · Jul 3, 2022

reaper93 said:
Foxface for algae, six line for pests

A foxface is definitely on the list as well. Are six lines preferred over melanurus for pests?

IslandLifeReef · Jul 4, 2022

vaguelyreeflike said:
Any favorites for algae? Ideally one that will look nice under blue lights as well.

I would say a Bristle Tooth or Tomini. You don't want anything that is going to get to large. If it is strictly a frag tank, I would worry about function more than appearance of the fish.

vaguelyreeflike · Jul 4, 2022

IslandLifeReef said:
I would say a Bristle Tooth or Tomini. You don't want anything that is going to get to large. If it is strictly a frag tank, I would worry about function more than appearance of the fish.

Its a frag tank that is on display for people to see, so functionality comes first but appearance is still optimal (but not priority, again). Im definitely gonna look into these guys thank you for the suggestions!