recommendations for small fish
recommendations for small fish
I recently got two new clownfish and plan to introduce another small fish in a month. I'm considering a Royal gramma, firtideflow, lawnmower blenny or yellow goby. Any other suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
Re: recommendations for small fish
I'd steer clear of firtideflow myself, seems a bit dull to me.
Blennies are indeed full of character, my lawnmower's a great little fish, but I've also got a soft spot for Bi-Colours. We had a nice pair of shrimp gobies once, a yellow watchman goby and a red, yellow, and white shrimp made for a nice combo.
Yasha gobies are definitely eye-catching. If you're after something a bit different, as long as you've got a lid, a yellowhead jawfish could be an interesting choice, though it does need a bit of sand, so I'm not sure about the depth requirements. Citron gobies are another option if you're looking for something a bit unique.
Blennies are indeed full of character, my lawnmower's a great little fish, but I've also got a soft spot for Bi-Colours. We had a nice pair of shrimp gobies once, a yellow watchman goby and a red, yellow, and white shrimp made for a nice combo.
Yasha gobies are definitely eye-catching. If you're after something a bit different, as long as you've got a lid, a yellowhead jawfish could be an interesting choice, though it does need a bit of sand, so I'm not sure about the depth requirements. Citron gobies are another option if you're looking for something a bit unique.
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McKoskers flasher wrasse, nice choice, but might be too similar in appearance to the clownfish.
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The Banggai cardinalfish is indeed a stunning looker and would make a great centerpiece, but I've heard they can be quite aggressive. Not exactly the best choice if you're looking for a harmonious community.
Firtideflow, I think, gets a bad rep for being boring - personally, I find them quite hardy and a treat to look at. Just keep in mind they're jumpers, so a lid is a must.
Shrimp/goby pairs are fantastic, but I'd advise getting some experience under your belt before taking the plunge.
Yasha gobies are lovely, don't get me wrong, but I think it's worth saving up and getting a pistol shrimp to pair with one - they're meant to be together, after all.
Some blennies can be a bit finicky, so be sure to do your research.
If you're looking for something low-maintenance with great color, I'd recommend a yellow watchman goby. I've had mine for almost three years now, and it's been a breeze to care for.
Firtideflow, I think, gets a bad rep for being boring - personally, I find them quite hardy and a treat to look at. Just keep in mind they're jumpers, so a lid is a must.
Shrimp/goby pairs are fantastic, but I'd advise getting some experience under your belt before taking the plunge.
Yasha gobies are lovely, don't get me wrong, but I think it's worth saving up and getting a pistol shrimp to pair with one - they're meant to be together, after all.
Some blennies can be a bit finicky, so be sure to do your research.
If you're looking for something low-maintenance with great color, I'd recommend a yellow watchman goby. I've had mine for almost three years now, and it's been a breeze to care for.
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I've got a soft spot for Bi-colour Blennies, I know I'm biased, but they've got so much character and are a breeze to keep happy. Mine's made himself right at home in the tank, claiming all the caves in the live rock as his own and spending his days lounging on the ledges, it's great to watch.