Yellow fish for 45 gallon?

djryan2000 · 08/06/2020, 11:29 AM

I don’t care for the yellow watchman gobies and have a green coris wrasse - so adding a yellow coris doesn’t seem like the best idea.

Are there any other alternatives for a yellow fish?

Current stock list - 2 oscellaris designer clowns, a neon dottyback, green coris wrasse, and I have 3 chalk bass in quarantine.
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wsboyette · 08/06/2020, 12:25 PM

Well, there is the royal gamma basslet, but it is half yellow and half purple.

Zionas · 08/06/2020, 12:27 PM

I was about to say Midas Blenny but what are the dimensions of your tank?

Or maybe a Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus).

I know this one’s not fully Yellow but a Bicolor Blenny.

Again only partially yellow but an Atlantic Cherub Angelfish.

If you want some Damsels, maybe an Azure. Not sure about the aggression level of the Lemon.

Oh wait..... a Yellow Assessor. Maybe that’s the best fit for you.

If you want a Blenny, Canary Blenny.

If you want a basslet, Yellow Assessor.

I heard the Meiacanthus Blennies If wild caught can be somewhat finicky eaters, you can go captive bred from ORA if you want a blenny that’s Yellow. Otherwise I think the Assessor would be your best choice though I’d monitor for any aggression from the Green Coris.

Gramma dejongi? Lol. That one’s insanely expensive.

MarAquatic · 08/06/2020, 02:35 PM

Get a baby yellow tang

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tailgamerllc · 08/06/2020, 02:37 PM

Another option is a Foxface

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Zionas · 08/06/2020, 10:48 PM

Those get too big for a 45 gallon unless OP plans to upgrade.

djryan2000 · 08/06/2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tailgamerllc

Another option is a Foxface

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Fox faces are my favorite fish however I hear they’re not a good idea. From what I’ve read is they grow quick

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Zionas · 08/07/2020, 08:00 AM

1. Canary Blenny

2. Yellow Assessor

Would be your best bets. Midas Blennies get to 5-6”.

If don’t mind a fish that’s only partially yellow, a Royal Gramma, Cherub Angelfish, Bicolor Blenny, and Azure Damsels would be your best bet.

Wait, one more. Yellow Striped Cardinalfish. You can maybe do a trio in a 45.

Sugar Magnolia · 08/07/2020, 08:38 AM

I second the vote for a yellow assessor, very vibrant color. A little yellow clown goby is another option.

08/06/2020, 11:29 AM	#1
djryan2000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 441	Yellow fish for 45 gallon? I don’t care for the yellow watchman gobies and have a green coris wrasse - so adding a yellow coris doesn’t seem like the best idea. Are there any other alternatives for a yellow fish? Current stock list - 2 oscellaris designer clowns, a neon dottyback, green coris wrasse, and I have 3 chalk bass in quarantine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by djryan2000; 08/06/2020 at 12:33 PM.

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wsboyette Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.E.N.C. Posts: 140	Well, there is the royal gamma basslet, but it is half yellow and half purple. __________________ Oh..... Fishy Fishy Fishy FISH ! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Fish-Only With Dry Rock, Filtration: Aquamaxx HOB Filter/Skimmer & Aqua-Tech 30-60 300 GPH HOB Motor Filter, Livestock: Coral Beauty and Maroon Clown

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Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I second the vote for a yellow assessor, very vibrant color. A little yellow clown goby is another option. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

08/06/2020, 12:27 PM	#3
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	I was about to say Midas Blenny but what are the dimensions of your tank? Or maybe a Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus). I know this one’s not fully Yellow but a Bicolor Blenny. Again only partially yellow but an Atlantic Cherub Angelfish. If you want some Damsels, maybe an Azure. Not sure about the aggression level of the Lemon. Oh wait..... a Yellow Assessor. Maybe that’s the best fit for you. If you want a Blenny, Canary Blenny. If you want a basslet, Yellow Assessor. I heard the Meiacanthus Blennies If wild caught can be somewhat finicky eaters, you can go captive bred from ORA if you want a blenny that’s Yellow. Otherwise I think the Assessor would be your best choice though I’d monitor for any aggression from the Green Coris. Gramma dejongi? Lol. That one’s insanely expensive.

08/06/2020, 02:35 PM	#4
MarAquatic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 689	Get a baby yellow tang Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

08/06/2020, 02:37 PM	#5
tailgamerllc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 20	Another option is a Foxface Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

08/06/2020, 10:48 PM	#6
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	Those get too big for a 45 gallon unless OP plans to upgrade.

08/07/2020, 08:00 AM	#8
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	1. Canary Blenny 2. Yellow Assessor Would be your best bets. Midas Blennies get to 5-6”. If don’t mind a fish that’s only partially yellow, a Royal Gramma, Cherub Angelfish, Bicolor Blenny, and Azure Damsels would be your best bet. Wait, one more. Yellow Striped Cardinalfish. You can maybe do a trio in a 45.