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adtravels
07/22/2009, 10:46 PM
I have a 2 foot cube with a gig and some True percs.
I would like to add a fish that:

Would be able to cope with a high flow environment.
May occur naturally in a shallow surge environment.
Will be strong and savvy enough to avoid the Nem.
Won't get too big.
Won't annoy the clown fish.
May use the sand bed?


I can Qt if needs be, Please think for me as I have a block, I have access to most species of fish commonly available. I realise not many, if any fish fit this bill, No Damsels;)

Thanks.

elegance coral
07/23/2009, 04:58 AM
Anthias

OrionN
07/23/2009, 05:21 AM
Orchid Dottyback, Royal Gramma, Blackcap Gramma

adtravels
07/23/2009, 06:27 AM
Hmm blackcap sounds nice, as does Anthias, What about an assessor?

fishkid6692
07/23/2009, 10:20 AM
I think the dottyback might bother the clowns. I would do anthias.

shabreeson
07/23/2009, 03:10 PM
+1 on sunburst anthias and gramma. every gramma I have seen only shows aggression when something nears their little hole. even then I've never seed one bite.

OrionN
07/23/2009, 04:56 PM
The problem with anthias is that you have to feed them several times a day (one thing I cannot do). Other dottyback may be agressive but not Orchid Dottyback. Color of this dottyback is exceptional, and you can keep a breeding pair in the tank.
Gramma tend to loose color in captivity easy unless you give them a very healthy diet. Both Orchid Dottyback and Royal Gramma (can also keep in breeding unit of 2 or more)are among the best fishes you can have in a small tank other than clowns of course.

adtravels
07/23/2009, 08:03 PM
thanks Guys, what about a small angel?

fishkid6692
07/23/2009, 08:30 PM
i think the angel could work. though i've seen my angel nip at my bta a few times. didn't do any damage.

OrionN
07/23/2009, 09:13 PM
I don't want an angel in my tank because all my tank have SPS and clams in them, even my anemone tank

Big E
07/24/2009, 01:12 AM
Some of the smaller Fairy/ flasher wrasses would work. They are hardier than anthias.

adtravels
07/24/2009, 06:17 AM
I got a nice fish, but I may get flamed, so I am not telling (Its not a tang).

shabreeson
07/24/2009, 10:17 AM
not like ur keeping us in suspence or anything:(

fishkid6692
07/24/2009, 10:46 AM
ha what did you get? send me a PM if you want. i promise i won't tell lol.