Show me your SHOW fish

[Semper Fi 1959]

I don't care if it's an Angel, Puffer, Tang, Eel, etc etc.

I want to see those BEASTS out there, and by "show fish" I don't mean expensive. It can be anything that when people see the tank they say, WOW look at that fish!

I'd have to say currently, my Mata Tang is my show fish.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x188/joker3090/gigas6.jpg

[GSMguy]

My "rods onyx" true percula clownfish i have had them about 2 and a half years.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_3764.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_3889.jpg

Orange spotted rabbitfish

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_3834.jpg

[Semper Fi 1959]

WOW

See, it even works on the internet! I LOVE that Rabbitfish. How big is he now? I'm sure he will be huge when he's all growed up. ;)

[GSMguy]

he is the same size just fatter, i only got him a month or so ago.

[flying53brian]

Here is mine,
He was a challenge in the beginning to get eating but then he got fat. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk206/flying53brian/AquariumandBubbleking180087-1.jpg

[icedgxe]

I would have to say mine would be my mystery wrasse, or my watanabei seem to get the most reactions although it's hard cause the others do too but here are a couple of pics...

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1563/6576183/12696156/321586128.jpg

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1563/6576183/12696156/326345798.jpg

[downhillbiker]

i consider this to be show fish. i really love this fish and it has such great personality, people are really impressed when they see this one.

my tomini tang (sorry hard to get tang pics)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/downhill_biker/5-2008028.jpg

[ryan scott]

this is my pride and joy, looking forward to seeing him change into an adult one day.


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/123727DSC03988.JPG

[HaKs310]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn136/richaks310/100_3829.jpg

[Reeftanks6]

Great show fish.

[crvz]

Love the mata tang... how long have you had it?

[Semper Fi 1959]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12983809#post12983809 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ryan scott
this is my pride and joy, looking forward to seeing him change into an adult one day.


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/123727DSC03988.JPG

Which Angel is that? I ask cus there's about 48 that look like that as juvi's... :rolleyes:

And it is reef safe?? My wife has been pestering me for a Koran Angel for YEARS and I tell her no way, not in my reef. Your pic sorta looks like a Koran, but I'm no Angel expert and can't differentiate between the juvi stage pics.

Thanks!

[Semper Fi 1959]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12983485#post12983485 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by icedgxe
I would have to say mine would be my mystery wrasse, or my watanabei seem to get the most reactions although it's hard cause the others do too but here are a couple of pics...

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1563/6576183/12696156/321586128.jpg

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1563/6576183/12696156/326345798.jpg

WOW

Love the wrasse. And I have a question about the Watanabei Angel...is it reef safe? Or is it like Coral Beauty, Flame Angel type of reef safe? Like a enter at your own risk thing... I see a lot of folks with them and LOVE them, would want one, but don't want to risk it.

Then again, Tangs can be coral nippers too...so I don't know. If I were to get a Watanabei, would I get a female or male? What about a M/F pair?


crvz: I've had the Mata a little over a year.

HaKs310: That is that cool lookin goby that pairs up with a shrimp isn't it? I forget the name, but I LOVE that fish!! nice.

downhillbiker: Nice Tomini!

flying53brian: First of all your name reminds me of an old school WWF wrestler, believe his name was Brian Pillman and has passed on. Anyways, what fish is that? Angel of some sort? Reef safe? I see a FEW corals in there, any sps? I can see the flame hawk too, a buddy used to have a flame hawk in his reef. Never bothered corals, but he couldn't keep shrimp.

GSMguy: I meant, how big is the Rabbit now? Does he come investigate your arm/hand when it's in the tank? I had a similar fish a few years ago and it actually outgrew my 220. Brought it back to the LFS for credit. I actually breathed a little easier working in the tank after he was gone. I'd REALLY like to get a scribbled rabbit soon.

[luntiz]

That looks like an Emperor Angel, I can't wait until mine changes too.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12985157#post12985157 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Semper Fi 1959
Which Angel is that? I ask cus there's about 48 that look like that as juvi's... :rolleyes:

And it is reef safe?? My wife has been pestering me for a Koran Angel for YEARS and I tell her no way, not in my reef. Your pic sorta looks like a Koran, but I'm no Angel expert and can't differentiate between the juvi stage pics.

Thanks!

[cham]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/cham_01/Reef2150.jpg

[myerst2]

Here a few of my show fish. Some I don't have anymore and some I still do. Regards, Tim
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_4363.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_4139.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_4178.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_4067.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_3811.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_3009.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_2984.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/myerst22/IMG_2930.jpg

[stagefright13]

Wow I need a new camera! Mine puts white spots all over the image in macro mode. I tried all day to get my fish to sit still to take a pic but it wasn't happening. I guess I need a tripod and a remote. But anyway here is my Clarki "Giganticus" as I call her. Her mate is still small and I caller him Waggler. LOL this one was about 3/4 inches across when I bought her for 12 bucks like 6+ years ago. Expensive-- NO. Loved-- YES

And is my "Show" fish. But some people are amazed at my 3 giant Silver Dollars in the 55 fresh tank. Depends...

Sorry not a photographer. And yeah she is only a couple inches from the return. As you can see from her tail. She's THAT big...



http://www.stagefrightrecords.com/clarki.JPG

[Macimage]

And I have a question about the Watanabei Angel...is it reef safe?

Yes, they are reef safe and beautiful fish. Here is a good thread with several photos of them and other genicanthus angels:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1284946&highlight=love

The males and females look different. Here is the male:

http://www.marinecenter.com/media/photos/57FA596A075B4F0DBB86A533187F4252.jpg

And here is the female:

http://www.marinecenter.com/media/photos/E2A467601F104BFB98689529477FBA14.jpg

Joyce

[flying53brian]

Semper Fi 1959: I am glad that I am not that WWF wrestler or i guess I wouldn't be writing this, (LOL) The angelfish is a Venustus Pygmy Angel or Purple Masked Angel. No SPS corals, that's coming with my new tank setup.

Take care everyone!

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12985194#post12985194 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Semper Fi 1959

GSMguy: I meant, how big is the Rabbit now? Does he come investigate your arm/hand when it's in the tank? I had a similar fish a few years ago and it actually outgrew my 220. Brought it back to the LFS for credit. I actually breathed a little easier working in the tank after he was gone. I'd REALLY like to get a scribbled rabbit soon.

the rabbit is about 3 1/2" now it is really shy only comes out when i am in the other room i am going to be re aquascaping my tank soon hopefully it will open up some space for him to feel safer coming out, also i am thinking a sandbed would make the fish feel more at home.

[seapug]

This is my purple tang who LOVES being photographed.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee318/picklethepug/IMG_3174.jpg

[Macimage]

Gorgeous Purple Tang!!

(And great looking corals too!).

Joyce

[sassafrass]

Here's mine
[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/sassafrass8/Picture005-1.jpg[/IMG

[sassafrass]

Tryhttp://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/sassafrass8/Picture005-1.jpg that again

[icedgxe]

thanks semper. My watanabei actually enjoys picking at my open brain but other than that she has been fine. She can get a little pugnacious at times but nothing too bad.

[ryan scott]

Yes my fish is an Emperor angel, my book says that they are suitable when very young but become destructive with age.
I will see what happens as it grows. I have other fish that are not that have been the same and had no problems with them, i guess it depends on the fish.
I am having a green hairy alge blow out at the moment and it is very hard to get under control!!

[Reeftanks6]

My Chocolate tang

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o335/tdawg6/PICT0116.jpg

Sailfin

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o335/tdawg6/PICT0139.jpg

And my flame angel which i dont have a picture of.

[ryan scott]

I need a good camera everytime i try to get a good shot my camera is to slow and i miss it. What type of camera's do you guys use?

[JStorey]

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l469/Storey_photos/P4200363-1.jpg

My Blue Face I have had through the color change and my Blue Spot Jawfish

[SunnyX]

BIG BLUE
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/SunnyX_photo/DSC_0678.jpg

Sohal Tang
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/SunnyX_photo/sohal800.jpg

Blond Naso Tang
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/SunnyX_photo/DSC_0057.jpg

Copperband Butterfly
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/SunnyX_photo/DSC_0336.jpg

[ScottL4619]

I would have to say, although a pretty common fish, my hippo tang gets the best/most response from visitors:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/ScottL4619/DSCN5988.jpg

Closely followed by my Mandarin, who doesn't come out too often, so I think that he just doesn't get noticed right away:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/ScottL4619/DSCN6404_Cropped.jpg

And this guy isn't really a show fish, but everyone likes him and I think this picture is sweet, so I'm throwing it in for fun:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/ScottL4619/DSCN5989-1.jpg

[jthomps123]

http://jasontonline.com/pics/aquarium/copperbanded.jpg

[JoeyTheReefer]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/527/169645mini-mini-10_25_07_126.JPG

[davocean]

My male mandarin

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/mermail/Bestoftank003.jpg

My Tennenti

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/mermail/bestoftank.jpg

Desjardini

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/mermail/Tank04-08021.jpg

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Wow people....just spectacular! Gorgeous fish and excellent photos!

[maroun.c]

V ery nice pictures everyone. Cham I really like your white sand. What type of sand is this and do you vacuum it to keep it this white?

[Tswifty]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/tswifty8/PBTN2.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/tswifty8/YG4.jpg

[Reeftanks6]

Great show pieces guys.

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13003817#post13003817 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maroun.c
V ery nice pictures everyone. Cham I really like your white sand. What type of sand is this and do you vacuum it to keep it this white?

it is brand new sand.:lol:

[SeanT]

GSMguy,
Your Orange spotted rabbitfish looks awesome.
Online all I can see for sale look like this.



http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/images/products/Fish/large/siganus_guttatus.jpg
http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/ML0941074-02/ML0941074-02_99.jpg

[sk8rreefgeek]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/karlkidd/03_fish.jpg

[Flavum]

omg sk8rreefgeek he looks.....friendly

[ACBlinky]

Our Potter's wrasse gets some oohs and ahhs when she comes out:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/ACBlinky/Reef%20fish/PottersWrasse3.jpg

But the Potter's angel tends to steal the show:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/ACBlinky/Reef%20fish/Potters2008.jpg

[mborn]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/357917-23-08_050d.JPG Feed me!!!

[Semper Fi 1959]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13008483#post13008483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sk8rreefgeek
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/karlkidd/03_fish.jpg

Wow, that is one UGLY fish. The only thing I can think of uglier is my mother in law...

[Semper Fi 1959]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13008483#post13008483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sk8rreefgeek
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/karlkidd/03_fish.jpg

[IFbettas]

That is one weird fish! What is he? Is that your clown goby?

[SWaquariast]

These are my soon to be show fish.
http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20080206162911/www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/large/lg-39371-yellow-watchman-go.jpg
http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20080207225613/www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/large/lg-39413-shrimp.jpg

[dkirchoff]

Shockey can go down to NO and take his tissues to cry on too...not to highjack your thread, but what the hellam I supposed to do with my 80 ProBowl jersey now?????

[Semper Fi 1959]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13010424#post13010424 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dkirchoff
Shockey can go down to NO and take his tissues to cry on too...not to highjack your thread, but what the hellam I supposed to do with my 80 ProBowl jersey now?????

Um, you can start by sending the jersey to me... ;)

I like your sig too...I HATE the Cowboys. Hate their fans too, they are so annoying. R.W. McQuarters in the end-zone...

Shockey was the ONLY offensive player I could get excited about. Well I guess that isn't true, Jacobs has that effect on me SOMETIMES...I love watching him just punish some tiny little DB trying to tackle him. But there was something about #80 that just got me all hyper and really got my blood flowing...the way he came across the middle, catch the ball, lose a helmet and lower his shoulder to take someone ELSE out. Loved his fire...always did. I'm a big UM fan, so I watched him in college. When the Giants drafted him, I was thrilled. The Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins all just got better by the Giants losing Shockey. Who's gonna punish Roy Williams now? Who's gonna jab with Brian Dawkins?

Was he a baby? Yes. Was he immature? Yes. Was he AWESOME though? Yes yes. He was MY immature baby. LOL He's one of those guys that if he's on your team, you love him...if he's on the OTHER team, you hate him. Ala T.O.

I haven't been this sick over a trade since the Mets got rid of HoJo.

Anyways...

dkirchoff: where's YOUR show fish?

SWaquariast: LOVE the goby/shrimp pair. I can't wait to add a pair to my reef. I just can't decide on which goby and which shrimp to get. And then I hope they burrow in the FRONT of the tank! lol

[chingchai]

One of the most beautiful fish and very reasonable price.
He has been with me for over five years.
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8757/ca00433a90f9hg2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[psteeleb]

well not my show fish but this fatso thinks he is :D
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh283/psteeleb/targetshowoff-1.jpg

[Semper Fi 1959]

chingchai: you have a Gem Tang and your Achilles steals the show?

WOW

It IS however, a gorgeous fish.

[chingchai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13011260#post13011260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Semper Fi 1959
chingchai: you have a Gem Tang and your Achilles steals the show?

WOW

It IS however, a gorgeous fish.

Yes, because he is the first tang in my tank. He is my favourite.:)

[hahnmeister]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13008483#post13008483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sk8rreefgeek
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/karlkidd/03_fish.jpg

YOU dont have a wolf eel...lol. Those get too large and arent even tropical. They eat urchins and are usually quite uggo... part of the moray family.

[dkirchoff]

my yellow belly, flame, and cleaner
<a href="http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/dkirchoff/?action=view&current=Picture087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/dkirchoff/Picture087.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
and lets hope we meet shockey and peyton in the playoffs