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what is a good larger size colorful reef safe fish

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Donavon, Jul 31, 2013.

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  1. Jul 31, 2013 #21
    chappy1

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    Always add a small lion
     
  2. Jul 31, 2013 #22
    Donavon

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    I was just looking on liveaquaria I like the way the purple tile fish looks love the colors ...has anyone ever had one of these or know anything about them
     
  3. Jul 31, 2013 #23
    Donavon

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    lion fish are reef safe???
     
  4. Jul 31, 2013 #24
    mthomp

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    I have to agree with Craig here. A 75 isnt really set up for larger fish. A dwarf angel would be the largest I would go but feel wrasses would be a better fit.





    Mysery wrasse


    Melanaerus Wrasse are my favorites.



     
  5. Jul 31, 2013 #25
    mthomp

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    Depends on the defintion of reef safe. They wll eat any fish they can fit in their mouth and try to eat any fish they cant. But they wont touch your coral.



     
  6. Jul 31, 2013 #26
    Donavon

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    Thats what I thought (about lionfish) I'll pass on that I have a melanarus wrasse now and hes a pretty decent size would he get along with the mystery wrasse?
     
  7. Jul 31, 2013 #27
    mthomp

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    yup they will be fine, I had both along with about 4 other wrasse in my 90
     
  8. Jul 31, 2013 #28
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    SIlver Foxface Rabbitfish!
     
  9. Jul 31, 2013 #29
    Lee

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    Yellow tang would be my choice. Ideally would be in a larger tank but it should be fine in a 75g. You could also do a small/medium blue hippo tang, but after a few years it would outgrow your tank...but let's face it, you'll eventually want to have a larger tank by that time anyways!

    Color wise, a Flame Angel would be very vibrant and noticeable...it tends to be peoples favorite fish in my tank.
     
  10. Jul 31, 2013 #30
    Donavon

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    I think I found something! Im thinking of adding a whip fin fairy wrasse and a filamentos fairy wrasse both males IF they will get along in the same tank (especially with the Melanaurus that I already have)
     
  11. Aug 1, 2013 #31
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Wrasses usually get along great, are active swimmers, disease resistant. A model fish.

    We have a tank with about 50 assorted wrasses at the store, it is a joy to watch.
     
  12. Aug 1, 2013 #32
    Donavon

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    Xroads are you able to get either ine if those fush ...been wanting to come see the store!!
     
  13. Aug 1, 2013 #33
    Donavon

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    *fish
     
  14. Aug 1, 2013 #34
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    We have a ton of different wrasses in there, I cant keep track of all the names of them honestly. I know there are several red/yellow flasher type wrasses in there. I will try to get a video of the tank uploaded to our facebook page soon.
     
  15. Aug 1, 2013 #35
    Donavon

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    Well my melanarus just let me know that there will be NO other wrasses in there besides him! I didnt even get the fish out of the bag ...so another wrasse is out!
     
  16. Aug 1, 2013 #36
    Donavon

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    Does anyone know 2here I can get a purple tang (inexpensive)
     
  17. Aug 2, 2013 #37
    IowaJeeping

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    Coral haven has one I think that just went on sale
     
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