My next fish?

[fulcrum]

I am trying to decide on my next fish. I have looked at the compatibility charts, and I think I have a pretty good idea of what will live peacefully in my already agressive tank.
The current inhabitants are:
Niger Trigger 2.5"
HummaHumma Trigger 2"
Velvet Damsel 2"
Red Volitan Lion 3"
I would love some input on which fish you guys have had the best experiences with.
Side question: I've heard Collaris Butterflys are the heartiest of the Bfly fish. Is this true?...I love the way they look, but I know Bflys can be real tough to keep.

 

[midwest reefer]

what are the fish that you are interested in... if i were you i would get a somewhat peaceful eel...but thats just me, i love eels. but be careful not to overload your tank, it seems pretty close to full as it is.

 

[grouperhead]

Have you had any problems with the humu and the volitan? They will often times take a bite of their streamers, but not always. I'd skip a buttefly, even the hardiest could be bothered by the water or aggression of the humu. A blueline, bluedot, or miniatus grouper would look nice, as would an eel of some sort. Do some research and find something you like, and get back to us. Bo

 

[gliuomo]

I would try a nice size Wrasse. Like a Rainbow Wrasse

 

[fulcrum]

Thanks for the input.
I was thinking about a grouper. A minatus or a panther. I notice nobody mentioned the panther. Any reason?
The eels are a little creepy to me, and I dont think I have the rock configurations that an eel needs to hide in.

 

[grouperhead]

Panthers are cool, but get too large for your tank and grow like weeds. Oftentimes, their colors fade/mudden in adulthood as well. Bo

 

[fulcrum]

I knew they grew fast , but I had never heard about the colors. Good to know.
Will a larger (4") tang fair well in my tank....I know they are not considered agressive, but they seem too large to fit in anyone's mouth. I see no direct compatibility problem on any of the charts, and I have TONS of swimming room.

 

[jumpfrog]

A large tang would be a good addition. Help with keeping the algea down in the tank. At some point your cleanup crew will start to become lunch for the triggers anyway. I have a sailfin with my aggressive group. Also a vote to one of the coris wrasses.
Good Luck in your choice!

 

[midwest reefer]

I agree that a tang, wrasse or grouper would look sweet in your tank. Just be sure to keep a close eye on how the triggers act towards your new fish and keep the triggers fed b/c I had a miniata grouper that was about 8 inches and my trigger picked the hell out of it.