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EllisJuan
04/30/2011, 12:16 AM
I have a 65g reef tank that is about 5 months old and so far is healthy and thriving. I currently have a pair of Ocellaris clowns, a pair of Firefish, and a Yellow Watchman. I am looking for a larger, colorful, less common fish to really set off the tank. Ideally I would like a swimmer that is out more than hiding. I know many of you are tired of these threads but I would love some suggestions.
jechew2
04/30/2011, 12:35 AM
I really like fairy wrasses. There's a wide variety of them and they vary quite a bit in price so it would depend on how much you're looking to spend.
RealReef7
04/30/2011, 01:26 AM
golden angel
MCCOOL
04/30/2011, 09:28 AM
I have a similar sized tank and have a marine Betta, melanurus wrasse and a leopard wrasse as larger "show" fish.

A smaller species of fairy wrasse is also a good idea, or a dwarf angel. I've wanted a potters angel for a while, but temperature requirements have stopped me.
Bax
04/30/2011, 10:11 AM
I'd say a dwarf angel , or a pair even a trio of argis or flame backs would be sweet. But then I'm not a wrasse man!
michael_cb_125
04/30/2011, 11:19 AM
What are the dimensions of the tank?

~Michael
NatureNerd
04/30/2011, 12:36 PM
You said it was a reef tank. What corals/inverts do you expect to have? This can make a big difference on what show fish you put in there.
jyxie
04/30/2011, 04:05 PM
multicolor angel!
EllisJuan
04/30/2011, 07:06 PM
What are the dimensions of the tank?

~Michael

36"x18"x24"

You said it was a reef tank. What corals/inverts do you expect to have? This can make a big difference on what show fish you put in there.

I have Zoas, Leathers, Xenia, and a Frogspawn. For inverts I have a Peppermint, Blood Red, pistol, and Harlequin Shrimp.

Here is a current FTS:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd214/TahoeDust/47b836a0.jpg
NatureNerd
04/30/2011, 07:32 PM
With that invert stocking list. You could try, with some risk, a dwarf angel, I personally wouldn't go with a multicolor as I have seen them do some damage, YMMV. They are a cool fish. I agree with the post above that the Golden's are beautiful. They are a little bit less risky.

Good luck, let us know what you choose.
Polahbear
04/30/2011, 08:32 PM
I'll agree on the fairy wrasse. There are some sweet looking fish with fun personalities in that group. Just be sure to research the one you like because some need more space and are more aggressive.
EllisJuan
05/02/2011, 01:30 AM
OK, I think I am going to go with a Fairy Wrasse, but there are so many to choose from. Anyone want to offer a suggestion for one that is hardy a colorful?
chasekwe
05/02/2011, 05:06 AM
My show fish in my 75g is a CBB. Took him a while but he is now always out and about and, along with my CB clowns, the most bold and interested fish in my aquarium.
michael_cb_125
05/02/2011, 07:29 AM
I personally think that a butterfly would look great in your tank. Possibly a prognathodes species.

Have you looked into the Marcellae Butterfly?

~Michael
Grassroots
05/02/2011, 02:47 PM
Candy Hogfish are great looking fish that always swim around. Michael's fish is also a good choice and not a common one.
Sheol
05/02/2011, 05:18 PM
Some of the more-behaved dwarf angels (Centropyge) would be good. You have no LPS to munch, though the Xenia might be a target for one. I have a 60 gallon Reef at the moment, with a Flameback (C. ancanthops) and my Bicolor ( C. bicolor) from my previous Reef. You could try a Cherub or Flameback. But in that size tank, my vote would go for a Flame (C. loriculus) or a Coral Beauty.
What can I say, I'm an Angelfish geek.
And proud of it!

Matthew
BANDIT ANGEL
05/02/2011, 05:40 PM
Mystery wrasse, I love their pinkish color and their yellow head. They are easy to keep and definitly reef safe.
EllisJuan
05/18/2011, 01:14 AM
I went with a Flame Angel. I have always liked them and found a great specimen at my LFS. Sonar he is a model citizen. I have had him for two days and he is eating frozen brine and mysis.

Here he is:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd214/TahoeDust/a9ac803c.jpg
dzfish17
05/18/2011, 07:04 AM
Good choice. The flame angel is still my all time favorite fish.
Sheol
05/18/2011, 05:22 PM
The one I started this nearly 6 years ago for. So far, not kept one, but eventually I will.
Just love the Flames!

Matthew
Didac
05/18/2011, 10:40 PM
I have my flame angle for about 10months in my reef... u should add few wrasses also or a copper band...
Bax
05/19/2011, 08:22 PM
I've had a flame about three months now in a 75. I'm really enjoying it! Best of luck with yours!
falconut
05/20/2011, 05:56 AM
Beautiful fish. I had one for 2 years, then I noticed him nipping and killing some corals. I always wondered why all my green zoas had just disappeared. After I added a pocclapora frag and xenia he was relentless in nipping and killing them. I tried covering them, but he would find his way into the cover and munch, munch, munch. Turns out it was him that killed them. So, finally I removed him. The corals have all looked much better. Good luck, they are awesome fish.