Rare Zoos and what fish?

greenreefer

greenreefer

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So I upgraded tanks a little while ago (from two 24g to a 72g) and I had a coral beauty in my zoos tank for 6+ months and he was a model citizen. I caught last week in the new tank munching on some palys. I tired several things with no luck in catching him, so last night I pulled everything out, caught the sucker, and took him back for a credit to be spent later. So I'd like a new fish or two, but my zoos, palys, and rics come first. I have about 30 different kinds of zoos or palys and about 25 rics (been getting into a little more pricey ones as of late). I currently have a false perc, a scooter blenny, and a Hector's goby.
I'd like to here from you guys who keep some of the rare/pricey zoos and palys about what fish you have in your tank as well as any suggestions. I'd like 1 who will pick at the algae that often comes in on new frags in between the polyps. I was also thinking about a sixline wrasse (just like the way they swim).
thanks in advance
 
grabbitt

grabbitt

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I had a flame angel in my tank for over a year. Absolutely beautiful, but they are hit or miss as far as reef compatibility goes (much like your coral beauty). Six lines are always very nice fish to have because the colors are brilliant and they're for the most part very social. I like the bristletooth tomini tangs (constant algae eaters), but I am afraid 72 gallons might still be a bit on the limiting side.
 
codylowe

codylowe

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Well, there are so many fish to choose from. First, you should stay away from ANY Angelfishes. Like you saw, there is no Guarantee they will leave you corals alone.
I am wanting to get a sixline wrasse as well. I think they would do fine. All i have in my tanks right now are a Blue Hippo, Yellow Tang, 2 Firefish, 2 Clown fish, and a spotted mandarin. I have been spending to much on corals, i haven't been able to concentrate that much on fish.
You need to do research on each fish that you want and make sure they are compatible with your tank, other fish, and corals.
 
clownfish11

clownfish11

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I've got a 55
stock list
- Pair of Occ. Clowns
-Yellow Watchman
- Green clown goby(soon to go into my 8gallon biocube)
I've had no picking at corals, but I'm not done stocking yet..
 
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saltycrab

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Like the others I would recommend the six line. They spend all day hunting for pods and other critters. They are excellent at keeping pods off of your frags. They are also a good looking fish and are not aggressive but do not let other fish push them around.
 
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