Stocking Questions...ugh

simms

simms

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In my 65 I currently have a Orange Tailed Toby Puffer, Domino Damsel and Fuzzy Dwarf Lion. I am running two skimmer and a fluval 304. I am under the impression that the damsel will die relatively soon due to my dwarf being a lion.
I am planning on adding a maroon clown in the coming weeks. he is large and due to size, i don't see him being an issue with the lion for a long while.
My question, I want one more fish to compliment my system. All the fish I had planned on adding my wife seems to veto because they are "ugly." Does anyone have a suggestion for a hardy fish with a brilliant color to keep the wife happy?
I was thinking niger trigger but size won't work. I was thinking tang or angel but my tank is not mature enough.
All suggestions welcomed...
 
simms

simms

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Would an angel be ok in a tank only 3 months mature? Don't they need a more established system?
 
boalgf

boalgf

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Small angels are a little more tolerant. By small I mean the dwarf angels, not just juvenile large ones. As long as your water conditions are stable. Anthias are also a good choice and very pretty.
 
rstiles

rstiles

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look in to tangs, coral beauty angelfish ( I have one In tank with a anatena loin around 5 inchs no problem) Don't bank on the damsel becoming food for the loin thay are mean little buggers, been their hoped for that .could not catch had to pretty much tear down tank to get rid of.
 
boalgf

boalgf

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Most tangs need a 70 gal or more tank. 6 foot wide is preferable. You could probably get away with a yellow tang but I think anthias and small angels are prettier and they don't need much swimming room.
 
kypitbull

kypitbull

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i have a flame angel and yellow tang with my toby puffer and dwarf lion in a 55. they yellow and the orange/red go good together looks realy nice
 
guineawhop

guineawhop

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how big is the fuzzy lion, i have mine in with a queen angel, blue damsel, and yellow tail blue damsel, and maroon clown. the fuzzy is about 2 inches and doesn't even bother any of the damsels or my blood shrimp, mostly because the blood shrimp stays in his little nook, but he hasn't even though of going after any of them. i keep him well fed. i would go with a dwarf angel of whatever kind you want, BUT wait another 3 months. i know you might want to stock your tank now butyou don't want to lose fish and you want to be happy with the fish choices. so just be patient and 3 months goes by quick trust me.
 
simms

simms

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The dwarf is about an inch. Very small and docile.
I know I probably should wait, just looking for alternatives. Tom Petty said it best "the waiting is the hardest part":D
 
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