Looking for suggestions on a white fish...

[noah's nemo]

I want a white fish.I looked at bangaii's,but i want something really bright white with not too many markings.Maybe colored fins,but i'd like an almost all white body.Is there any fish that might fit this?Thanks for any suggestions

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by Noah's Nemo
http:///forum/post/2680185
I want a white fish.I looked at bangaii's,but i want something really bright white with not too many markings.Maybe colored fins,but i'd like an almost all white body.Is there any fish that might fit this?Thanks for any suggestions
How about a yellow tang from *****?

Just kidding; there are some aquacultured clownfish that are almost pure white, but I sure can't think of others. Reef fish have evolved their colors for a reason.

 

[noah's nemo]

Never bought a fish from *****,and do not plan to.
I like the look of humu humu triggers,but i do not want one at this time.I have a peaceful tank with a cuc and want to keep it that way.Are there any others that have a similar look?

 

[cowfishrule]

there is a cardinal fish that is white, with a blue tint just behind his eye.
google around.

 

[bang guy]

There are White Sailfin Molly's.

 

[aquaknight]

Multicolor Angel and Copperband Butterfly or almost all white.

 

[gmann1139]

Not sure on how much color is too much, but a firefish or purple firefish goby are almost all-white on their bodies.
Also, the most common jawfish you see, can't remember the exact species, is all-white except for the head.
Both are jumpers though, so make sure your tank is covered.

 

[noah's nemo]

The firefish is cool looking,may give it some consideration.
Also just saw a picture of a butter-hamlet.What can anyone tell me about these

 

[robdog696]

White blenny, sleeper gold head goby, sleeper blue dot goby, and pearly jawfish. That's all I can think of.

 

[rara12]

Some butterly fish are mostly white, but tend to cost alittle more. For instance the Spotfin Butterfly-Chaetodon ocellatus. Hamlets can be alittle on the agressive side so that might be out. The molly idea was good!

 

[anonome]

Diamond spot goby. Stays close to the bottom, but does feed off of the micro fauna in the sand. Can be a jumper.

 

[aquaknight]

Originally Posted by Noah's Nemo
http:///forum/post/2680752
The firefish is cool looking,may give it some consideration.
Also just saw a picture of a butter-hamlet.What can anyone tell me about these

Think of a hamlet as a miniature grouper. They only grow to about 5"-8" depending on species, but they usually are heavy carnivores. It's often said the sole diet of an Indigo Hamlet is blue-reef chromis, and the colors of a Indigo are attributed to that. The positive, flip-side to that is like any lionfish or grouper, is any tankmate large enough not to be considered food, they could typically careless about.
However in an aquarium, they are usually very shy at first and take some 'warming' to adjust. Most shelled inverts are fine (snails, hermits), but shrimp are generally lunch. Keep with other tankmates that are at least 1/3rd his size.

 

[noah's nemo]

Very good info,thank you.I think i like the look of alot of butterflies,preferably the saddleback and pearlscale,very cool.Now i just have to look more into them,and see how they will fair with its tankmates.Thanks again everyone.

 

[groupergenius]

Most of the Butterflies are SPS polyp munchers. So beware. Not sure how they are with zoas and other softies though.
That is, if you have corals in this tank.

 

[noah's nemo]

Well,at this time i have no corals.Lighting is an issue,very expensive.How big do they generally get.(the butterflies)I have a 75 now,later this year will move all to a 125.If i get a smaller one can he hang out with everyone peacfully for a few months.This tank has been up for about a year.
Stock:
1 yellow tang (2.5 in.)
1 royal gramma
2 false percs
1 flame hawk(latest to go in:2 weeks ago)
choc.chip star
1 cleaner
1 banded coral shrimp
cuc of hermits and snails
LR roughly 80-90lbs.

 

[aquaknight]

How territorial is your yellow tang? Both the Saddleback and Pearscale are both good choices as far as Butterflies (which almost means nothing is a guarantee). Both adapt to tank live pretty well. The Saddleback is out of Hawaii, but has two catches, most of them are collected too big, and as with most large adult fish, don't adapt like the young'ens. The other catch is they grow quite large for a butterfly, up to 9". The max on the Pearlscale 5.5".
If you had more rock (and we knew your filtration), I'd say you honestly could do both butterflies, if you found a small Saddleback. Butterflies are not aggressive towards each other in the sense like Angels. But my recommendation for now would be the Pearlscale, and when the 125 gets here add some more rock and go from there.

 

[rykna]

How about a leaf Scorpion~