Finally ready for a new fish, need suggestions

[michelle9491]

I have a 125 gal. with a stars & stripes puffer & volitan lion, both around 10-12". My grouper died a couple of months ago & I am now ready to add 1 more fish. It's hard to find a fish the size I need to get. I have found a Lime Green or Sunset (have seen lots of names for this fish) that is the perfect size. Does anyone have any experience with this fish, especially with a lion or puffer? I am also open to other suggestions as well.

 

[kydizzle41]

you could try a fu manchu lion or fuzzy dwarf lion they can be in the same tank as your volitan and are awesomes fish. my fuzzy dwarf eats right out of my hand

 

[prime311]

A big, good looking showfish to go with those 2 would be a Crosshatch or Sargassum/Redtail Trigger. Another good option would be a full size Emperor or Queen Angel(although Angels might pick on the Lion). Or any of the adult size tangs would work, I especially like the large Sohal Tangs. A Magnificent Foxface might be cool as well. Sorry, I don't have any experience with the Sunset, but if the Lime green is the Wrasse those types of wrasses(Thalassoma) can get very violent.

 

[it's chuck]

I have a Red Corris Wrasse and a Blue Throat Trigger and love them both either one would be a nice addition to your tank(the red corris would be great in it will add a lot of color and activity to your tank that you don't have with your two current fish). As far as tangs I am partial to purples and Orange-Shoulders. Also the Sunset or Lime Green Wrasse while beautiful could become a problem as any of the Thalassoma wrasses could become very aggressive

 

[myerst22]

prime311 A big, good looking showfish to go with those 2 would be a Crosshatch or Sargassum/Redtail Trigger. Another good option would be a full size Emperor or Queen Angel(although Angels might pick on the Lion). Or any of the adult size tangs would work, I especially like the large Sohal Tangs. A Magnificent Foxface might be cool as well. Sorry, I don't have any experience with the Sunset, but if the Lime green is the Wrasse those types of wrasses(Thalassoma) can get very violent.
You do realize he said he has a 125 gallon. The Crosshatch, Emperor and Queen Angels, Sohal tang and many tangs are not suitable for a narrow 125 gallon tank. The Sargassum Trigger is a great choice. If you like tangs, try a Kole or pyroferus. The fish you have are will get bigger, especially the stars and stripes and will most likely outgrow that tank. Tim