fish suggestions

[j_z_e_r_o_n]

I have a 65 gallon tank that I have broken in quite nicely with 6 damsels, however, my only problem now is I want new fish, but I've become attached to my damsels. I know it sounds strange, but I have successfully managed to keep all 6 of them alive through the break in and even a period of ick. I almost lost a black domino, but he managed to make it through and is doing better than ever! I'm not one that can just get rid of or give them away to make room for new fish, so I'm looking for some suggestions for maybe 1 or 2 new fish to add to my tank that will play nicely with the other 6 that I already have. I'm only going for a fish only tank.
Here are my current tank mates:
* 2 Black Dominos
* 2 Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
* 1 Javanese/Neon Damselfish
* 1 Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish or maybe it's an Allen's Damselfish this one is very hard to tell. (I forgot what my local fish store told me it was and I'm trying to match it to my book (Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael), but they both look very close. He is very similar to both but actually has a lighter belly/underside almost a white/purplish color. I'd appreciate if anyone may have some insight on how to tell which one he is as I would love to know.)
I'd appreciate any comments/suggestions!
Thanks!
JON

 

[whipple]

How about a snowflake eel?

 

[j_z_e_r_o_n]

Originally posted by whipple:
<strong>How about a snowflake eel?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'm relatively new to the whole aquarium hobby and IMHO I've done pretty good with my first 6 that I have managed to keep alive and well for these first 6 months, would an eel require anything different then I currently do for my other fish? As in feeding or other maintenance? I don't think I have to worry about him getting into my filter (Fluval 404) since it has a cover over the intake. Would there be anything else I should know?

 

[just_got_tanked]

I think that he was being sarcastic. The eel would not need any feeding for a while cause he will just feed on the damsels.
On a more serious note what do you want to do with your tank? If you are going to do a fish only my answers will be totaly different verse if you were going to set-up a reef. Please make a so called wish list. People can tell you what would be best for your tank.

 

[j_z_e_r_o_n]

Originally posted by just_got_tanked:
<strong>I think that he was being sarcastic. The eel would not need any feeding for a while cause he will just feed on the damsels.
On a more serious note what do you want to do with your tank? If you are going to do a fish only my answers will be totaly different verse if you were going to set-up a reef. Please make a so called wish list. People can tell you what would be best for your tank.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Well as you can see I'm a newbie and had no idea that an eel would eat my damsels!
I'm only going for a fish only tank for now I don't see my self exploring the other areas of SW aquarium any time soon. I was actually thinking of getting maybe a Royal Gramma or Clown Anemonefish Damsel would either of these options get along with my other damsels I already have?

 

[j_z_e_r_o_n]

Thanks jwtrojan44!!!
Ya my dominos are starting to become little terrors they only harass each other and my mysterious damsel (the blue devil or Allen). However, they all equally chase each other, so no one of them is picking solely on one fish. I'm assuming/hoping it's all playful fun. Surprisingly though no one even bothers the two Yellow Tails or Neon. No one seems to mind these guys they just swim freely without anyone even bothering them.

 

[watcher]

now I may get flamed on this as its only a 65g tank but a yellow eyed kole tang may be able to fit in there. You could also re-arange the live rock and put in a royal gramma, mine holds its own against my figi damsels,
on the eel, it may or may not eat your damsels, they are a species that in the wild eat inverts so if you have a clean up crew they may be eaten, if you do get a snowflake moray eel, remember to cover your tank, they love to jump out of their homes, also get a smaller one and hopefully when it gets big enough to eat your damsels it'll be so used to them it won't see them as potential food.
hope this helps

 

[j_z_e_r_o_n]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions! Well after doing some research, suggestions from peoples posts, and talking with my LFS I went with a Flame Angelfish, Maroon Clownfish, and a Ornate (Christmas) Wrasses. I hope I've gone with some good choices. They are all fairly good size and from what I've read somewhat aggressive. They just need to be able to hold their own against the dominoes (which they have, so far). However I think one of my dominoes may be getting too aggressive and I may end up giving him back to my LFS if he won't play nice. We shall see though, maybe the others will calm him down a bit.
They all have been acclimated to the tank and are getting along well. Except my Wrasses is MIA. I'm assuming he's hiding in on of my corals somewhere or buried himself in the sand & CC for the night. Hopefully he will make an appearance tomorrow. I'm hoping they all will play nicely together.