good beginner reef fish???

[kimowen04]

just moved up from my fist tank i had for about a yr. it was a 10 gal FOWLR and now i have just set up my 46 gal w 30lbs LR and LS. HOBskimmer another HOB skimmer also FILTER(carbon,wool) 1 pwr head, 2x96 watt Coral life power compacts. i have a clown. abalone snail. and 2 hermits! i want to buy another clown so ill have a pair ne advice on how to pick one thatl pair up is welcome? and i want hardy pretty fish and i plan on keeping a softie coral reef setup! btw will clowns host in other corals other than anemones? like a soft coral? j/w!! ne advice on beginner fish for my set up (reef safe) would be appreciated????

[B-Willz]

Yes they will host in corals like toadstools, frog spawn, corals similar to that. As far as getting another clown is up to your current clown, it may accept the new one or kill it. Get the same type of clown as you already have, you may have to keep an eye on them for awhile, or check with your LFS and maybe trade in yours, and get a mated pair that way you know they will be good. Just because there are two of them does not mean that they will become a mated pair. Royal Grammas are good heardy fish as well, they can be teritorial but IMO they are good fish for reef tanks.

[kimowen04]

Yes they will host in corals like toadstools, frog spawn, corals similar to that. As far as getting another clown is up to your current clown, it may accept the new one or kill it. Get the same type of clown as you already have, you may have to keep an eye on them for awhile, or check with your LFS and maybe trade in yours, and get a mated pair that way you know they will be good. Just because there are two of them does not mean that they will become a mated pair. Royal Grammas are good heardy fish as well, they can be teritorial but IMO they are good fish for reef tanks.

would i be able to keep a toadstool or ne easier care coral the my clown could host in w my lighting???

[wildman6809]

a toadstool should be fine you might have to move it up some. a small wrasse like a six line might be cool in there as well.

[kimowen04]

thanks. ne one else that wants through out ne advice is welcome?

[sc reefer]

In a softie tank i would try a small flasher or fairy wrasse. I have never had one but have heard they are easy to keep and have very bright colors.

[TP123]

If you get another clown, get a small one of the same species. That way they're more likely to pair up.

[kimowen04]

k i did look at some wrasses im not sure what im going to do stock wise basic soft corals like button polyp star polyp maybe mushrooms, and what o u think of a ricordea easy to take care of?? ne experience w these?

[luvtolean]

They're reef safe with caution, but my favorite small fish is the dwarf angel. I've had two and both were very good eaters, and hearty fish.

I've spent tons of money on wrasses, but never had the greatest luck eith them.

[shred5]

If you want to pair up your clown buy a juvenile clown. Your existing clown will probably beat up on it for a while but will eventually settle in just fine. Other hosts have been mentioned but they are long shots. Even the proper host anemone does not guarantee they will host.

Another good starter fish are any basslets or royal grammas. Wrasses are jumpers, Dwarf angels are some what hardy but beware they can become coral or clam eaters and once in a reef are almost impossible to get out, some can also get agressive..

Dave

[20reefer]

Royal gramma, beautiful and cheap.

[pecdo]

grammas are real nice but can become territoral and aggresive (like many fish) in a small tank. except for their desire to jump (cover the tank) fairy wrasses are great and very nice looking fish. the pygmy dwarf angel is a nice fish (not too expensive as well) and will not likely cause to much trouble in a softie tank