toddpolish
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looking for suggestions for the best first peaceful fish
thank ya
thank ya
opinion: best first (peaceful) fish
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toddpolish
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have started some research on them and am a little weary of the Chromis (cause they are still Damsels).
and I don't have a host for the clownfish. I know that they can survive without it, but...I dunno...I do like them though
in reading the Conscienscious Marine Aquariast, I'm thinking of maybe adding either a Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) or a neon gobie as a possible first fish. thoughts???
and I don't have a host for the clownfish. I know that they can survive without it, but...I dunno...I do like them though
in reading the Conscienscious Marine Aquariast, I'm thinking of maybe adding either a Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) or a neon gobie as a possible first fish. thoughts???
hooknsinker
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Chromis, most peaceful in my opinion.
eclipseagent
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toddpolish
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my lfs told me that the lawnmower blenny is caught by using poison(didn't specify) so they don't carry them. Not sure that's true of all lawnmower blennies...but...just thought I'd share.
carsgirlsnfish
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green chromis, however they do much better in a group of at least 3 if not 4. firefish are a great choice as well
dragonladylea
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I'd recommend either a Pecula Clown or a Watchman Goby, both are peaceful and stay small. I got a Pistol shrimp for my Gocy and its a trip to watch the antics they go through. Best of luck and I know you will enjoy the hobby.
fshhub
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chromis great choice and although a damsel, the least aggressive, and does not resemble a damsel in temperment at all, even less so than the clownfish. In fact are more peaceful than most other fish. But do best in small groups.
clownfish are great too, depending on the species, some can be aggressive
firefish, great and hearty fish, does best if kept in schools of five or more, if not you should only get one, a pair is not advised, unless they are mates. Purple firefish on the other hand are just as good whether paired or single.
Other than that, I would probably say Bang gai cardinal or LMB. As to the use of cyanide, cant say for sure, but ours is nearing 3 yrs in age and our LFS will not buy anything where cyaninde is used. i do realize she can say what she wants, but believe me, I know her and she will not get it for you if there is even a remote chance that cyanide was used. UNLESS it comes from a breeder that breeds the fish. She s a major conservationist.
If asked to get certain fish, she will come right out and say" I will not get those fish, because of the way the capture them in some areas", adn will explain to you. In fact, it was her who told me of the use not a BB.
clownfish are great too, depending on the species, some can be aggressive
firefish, great and hearty fish, does best if kept in schools of five or more, if not you should only get one, a pair is not advised, unless they are mates. Purple firefish on the other hand are just as good whether paired or single.
Other than that, I would probably say Bang gai cardinal or LMB. As to the use of cyanide, cant say for sure, but ours is nearing 3 yrs in age and our LFS will not buy anything where cyaninde is used. i do realize she can say what she wants, but believe me, I know her and she will not get it for you if there is even a remote chance that cyanide was used. UNLESS it comes from a breeder that breeds the fish. She s a major conservationist.
If asked to get certain fish, she will come right out and say" I will not get those fish, because of the way the capture them in some areas", adn will explain to you. In fact, it was her who told me of the use not a BB.
toddpolish
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I went with a tomato clown as my first. After 7 hrs in the tank, all he's doing is swimming in place. Is this normal?
(I have a lot of flow in my 90. I have 2-1200s, 1-900, 2-600 and the return line. I believe it's 13x turnover. The lfs didn't have this much flow.)
(I have a lot of flow in my 90. I have 2-1200s, 1-900, 2-600 and the return line. I believe it's 13x turnover. The lfs didn't have this much flow.)
killafins
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My first fish was a tomato clown and a yellow tail blue damsel. I still have them too. Although, I must admit that getting the clown was not my best choice ever (i made worst but...) Tomato's are great fish but not peaceful. But have fun... i hope everything works out for u.