ideas for next fish/invert

[marktg]

I'd like some advice about what to add to my 4-month-old 55 gallon tank next. I'd like to keep it reef safe, although my lighting isn't appropriate for corals yet.
I have:
30 lbs live rock
1 yellow tang
1 coral beauty
2 damsals
1 valentino puffer
1 coral banded shrimp
2 bumble bee snails

 

[gilpil]

Well, I would make it an invert, since your fish load is getting pretty high, but I would also worry about a puffer mixed in with inverts.

 

[clarkiiboi]

If I had to choose, it would be inverts. But like mentioned, they most likely will become food. If you truely want a reef safe tank return the puffer. Remember, it could wipe out your entire tank if stressed also. The CBS and damels get a bad additude after time and you may want to consider removal down the road.

 

[marktg]

Thanks for the good advice. What do you mean about the puffer destroying the tank? Right now, he's the most docile of the 5 fish in there.
Thanks!

 

[clarkiiboi]

I was mistaken, I thought all puffers could release a toxin into the tank when stressed. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[dacia]

I would add a serpent starfish, cleaner shrimp, some snails, and a fighting conch. They are all great additions and fun to watch!

 

[marktg]

Thanks Clarkii and Dacia for help.
I'll go with more inverts and keep a close eye on the puffer...I don't want him chomping my shrimp...
Happy holidays.

 

[vinsaltank]

I Like The Look of some Healthy Feather Dusters, strategically placed in my rockwork, Just a thought. Have a good day.