What are some good personality filled fish?

Infidel · Feb 18, 2020

Johniejumbo said:
Most blennies have good personalities!

+1 to this... especially the tailspot.

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

TheShrimpNibbler said:
IME, dottybacks are not good fish for peaceful community tanks. I had one that killed a firefish.

Although they are pretty, they were not on my stock list from the beginning. Also should I have a pair of clowns? People say it’s a sin not too but a pair can get large and aggressive ime. Every tank has clowns and I feel like I want something different.

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

Infidel said:
+1 to this... especially the tailspot.

I really like the Midas, aswell as the tailspot.

Katrina71 · Feb 18, 2020

Tailspot blennies have terrific little personalities.

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

WisconsinReefing said:
I have a dwarf angel and he hasn’t touched a coral

I really like them too, but I feel like it would limit the amount if other fish I could have. Also I probably couldn’t have a firefish.

Sosuke · Feb 18, 2020

WisconsinReefing said:
I have a dwarf angel and he hasn’t touched a coral

I have a dwarf angel that touches fungia, Montipora, and certain softies. So it can be a hit or miss with these fish

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

Ponyo said:
I have a dwarf angel that touches fungia, Montipora, and certain softies. So it can be a hit or miss with these fish

That’s also another reason I skipped on a dwarf. Maybe in another tank but not this time.

Dragon52 · Feb 18, 2020

noxel56 said:
Ok. Would a 40b be to small or would it be ok? I think they can get to something like 6” iirc.

I think it would be fine, mine has been in my tank for 2+yrs & is about 5". He doesn't swim all over the tank mostly stays within 1' of his home.

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

Dragon52 said:
I think it would be fine, mine has been in my tank for 2+yrs & is about 5". He doesn't swim all over the tank mostly stays within 1' of his home.

Ok, I’d be so happy to have one. I’m probably not gonna try a sand sifter. Thanks for all the help.

Dolelo96 · Feb 18, 2020

They’re tiny, but I love my Barnacle Blennies

TheShrimpNibbler · Feb 18, 2020

noxel56 said:
Although they are pretty, they were not on my stock list from the beginning. Also should I have a pair of clowns? People say it’s a sin not too but a pair can get large and aggressive ime. Every tank has clowns and I feel like I want something different.

It’s up to you on the clowns. Don’t feel like you have to some just because of how popular they are, but if you like them, then go for it.

S2G · Feb 18, 2020

noxel56 said:
Although they are pretty, they were not on my stock list from the beginning. Also should I have a pair of clowns? People say it’s a sin not too but a pair can get large and aggressive ime. Every tank has clowns and I feel like I want something different.

Overrated. Guess which fish have been the biggest pain for me?

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

S2G said:
Overrated. Guess which fish have been the biggest pain for me?

Random guess... dotty?

S2G · Feb 18, 2020

noxel56 said:
Random guess... dotty?

Seriously I have a full grown onyx percula clown and she harrasses everyone in a 180. In a 40b holding tank she was way worse. I wouldnt do it.

I have an orchid dottyback that's really bold. You might like one of them. Orchid is top left.

noxel56 · Feb 18, 2020

S2G said:
Seriously I have a full grown onyx percula clown and she harrasses everyone in a 180. In a 40b holding tank she was way worse. I wouldnt do it.

I have an orchid dottyback that's really bold. You might like one of them. Orchid is top left.

Yeah clowns are cool but I want some other fish. Who knows though, I change my mind everyday lol

living_tribunal · Feb 18, 2020

Tailspots for sure

Angel_Anthias lover · Feb 19, 2020

noxel56 said:
Is that a scientific name for a certain fish? I can’t seem to find anything named “prognathodes.”

Yea its a genus of small butterflyfish, the atlantic longnose butterfly being the smallest at 4 inches, and the most common too (prognathodes aculeatus)

Angel_Anthias lover · Feb 19, 2020

A pair of those coral crouchers would be interesting and fun too

Bapeluso · Feb 19, 2020

I know it's a long shot, but check out a skillet fish. They stay suction cupped to the glass and can eat out of your hand. They only get to be a few inches and dont bother anything that cant fit into its mouth. Imo one of the coolest personalities and always out to be seen.