fish suggestions?

[nemo_66]

i have a 40 gallon flat back hexagon tank. it is labeled "strech hex" at the stores. well, i am planning on making it a reef. the fish list as of now is
*clown goby (1)
*clown fish (2)
*snowflake eel (1)
so what else? anything?

 

[teresaq]

I dont think an eel will fit in that tank. also it will prob eat your clowns gobie and clown

 

[ice4ice]

I'll second that about the eel. Unless you're planning on using the clown & goby as his dinner.

 

[30-xtra high]

lol, i third it, i'd drop the eel, they need a 55, and i'd say go with
1 clown goby
2 false percs
1 royal gramma
1 sixline wrasse
20 hermits
20 snails
a cuple shrimp (cleaner,peppermint,fire,coral banded(my favorite))

 

[garnet13aj]

The eel maybe be kept w/only a few other occupants, I'm not entirely sure about size, but it is a concern. But they probably WONT eat your other fish because they are mostly crustacean eaters, I just got one for my 55g and he's pretty awesome. Look at your tank and imagine a 2 foot plus eel in there. They aren't very active, but they still need some room. I'll try to look when I get home for some other fish that would be good.

 

[emilytompkins]

im no expert but i've read that the snowflake eel was quite agressive like most eels. i was almost fooled into purchasing one because of the low price! Good luck with your aquarium!

 

[garnet13aj]

I've heard the opposite, but I've also heard that their disposition can vary a lot: docile, agressive, active, lazy.

 

[hot883]

The "hexagon" part is the killer. They really rob you of swimmable space. SFE, not a good choice in that size of tank or with those other fish. Sorry.

 

[nemo_66]

ok, so i drop the SF eel. also, i have had a royal gramma before, and bought it from a reefer but do the ones from LFS eat good? cuz my was 4-5 inches and had a little time before it ate.
PS what can keep my sand clean besides the hermits. maybe a diamond goby added the same time as the clown goby? thanks for the replys

 

[marineteen]

i'd keep the snowflake everwhere i've read, says at least 30 gal...get a dwarf angel of something larger any other small fish are gunna get eaten

 

[nemo_66]

thanks, but i absolutely hate angles. i havent had any luck with them whatsoever. also any suggestions about the sand bed? 30-xtra high, i like your fish list, i might go with it.