GETTING NEW FISH
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i knwo someone who keeps a blue tang in his tank and its been there for a few years. happy critter but picks on his fish.
whatever you do avoid wrasses...heard to many stories of them killing clowns and other fish.
if i were you i would look into a scooter blenny or coral beauty dwarf angel. thier quit beautiful.
whatever you do avoid wrasses...heard to many stories of them killing clowns and other fish.
if i were you i would look into a scooter blenny or coral beauty dwarf angel. thier quit beautiful.
it shouldnt be so much about what looks pretty and good to you; as what is best for the fish. bigger fish and smaller fish dont mix very well, and your tank isnt exactly big enough to accomdate many big fish.
Marine Compatability Chart you can get some ideas from here...but id try to stick with a dwarf angel. any other fish needs more room than a 46g
Marine Compatability Chart you can get some ideas from here...but id try to stick with a dwarf angel. any other fish needs more room than a 46g
tangs will outgrow your 46 gallon. they might be ok now, but they need more room to swim. and you can definately get more than 3 fish. you just asked what your next fish should be. we're trying to help. um yea, people with no saltwater tanks are allowed to give advice about them, so chill. compatability means they won't eat eachother, it doesn't mean it can go in your tank. size is a big deal for saltwater fish. i know your live rock wouldn't be suitable for a mandarin, so don't try to get one of those. you could probably get a pair of firefish, they are colorful. you could also try a dwarf angel, they come in lots of different colors and are very bright. or you could look at a pair of cardinals. maybe a wrasse. maybe some type of goby. you have plenty of options, just cuz someone says you can't get a tang doesnt mean your stuck with clowns forever. and take this advice, do not get a tang. even if your lfs says its ok, they just want to sell you the fish and make money off you. think whats best for the fish.
yea, and there are plenty of people who think they can keep sharks in a 125 gallon. even if people do it, it's not good for the fish. think of the size of the tank, and then think of the ocean. i go snorkeling alot and here is something i've noticed. tangs and the larger fish travel ALOT. they never stay within a 46 gallon area. that is why they need at least 75 gallons or more. clowns and gobies and such, on the other hand are territorial, and stay in their domain. for their size, a 46 gallon tank will suit them. just think about how you always see the tang swimming back and forth. then how you see gobies just sitting or clowns swimming in place. just use common judgement, and if you don't have that take our advice, don't get a tang. honestly, my parents want a tang for my tank, and i let them think they were getting one, but eventually i had to tell them there is no way i am putting one in my tank.
Alright dude if you wanted active fish you should get a bigger tank many people put tangs in smaller tanks and think they're doing alright but think about the fish the tang wont be happy but smaller active fish like Chromis are cool they school and are really active I've got 3 and they are so fun to watch swim around the live rock. Just stay away from tangs unless your tanks like a 75g or bigger
Yeah, except they do best in a species only tank. They are slow eaters and most fish will eat all the food before they have a chance to eat.
If you want a fish that is a bit larger and active and colorful I think that you should try a Dwarf Angel. I had a Bicolor for a while and he was awesome. Maybe a Flameback?Or a Keyhole (we have one at work and hes all over the tank)? Lamarcks are nice too. There a so many.
If you want a fish that is a bit larger and active and colorful I think that you should try a Dwarf Angel. I had a Bicolor for a while and he was awesome. Maybe a Flameback?Or a Keyhole (we have one at work and hes all over the tank)? Lamarcks are nice too. There a so many.
yeah firefish are pretty cool and pretty cheap too and for the blenny i plan on gettin one of these
bangia cardinals a nice too if your lucky enough to get a male/femal pair they mate pretty easily
just a thought
i just got a watchman goby/pistol shrimp pair that are pretty cool aswell
bangia cardinals a nice too if your lucky enough to get a male/femal pair they mate pretty easily
just a thought
i just got a watchman goby/pistol shrimp pair that are pretty cool aswell
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