What good fish is there for a nano?!?

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nemo_66

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Hi, i have had my tank set up from 8-26-06, so it is pretty stabe, it has been only corals and i think i should get a fish or two. i have already dicided that i want a maroon clown fish, what other fish can go with this fish? i want a very agressive feeder that swims actively through the rockwork, since i expect my clown to host his anemone. the tank is a 28gallon bowfront. thanks in advance
 
rbaldino

rbaldino

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Maroon clowns can actually get quite large and aggressive, so you're going to be a bit limited by what will be able to get along with it, especially in such a small tank. Some of the larger damsels might be a good choice.
 
reefer545

reefer545

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forget the damsels. No offense to what others said. Wrasses are great to have. they will eat some pests you dont particularly want,and they will constantly swim around the tank looking for food. Many times wrasses die just because they aren't fed enough. I feed mine pellet and a quarter of frozen food once each every day (along with my 2 other fish) and it is FAT. I would also reccomend getting a goby or blenny of some kind as they will eat food that falls to the sand and also sift it constantly.
 
rbaldino

rbaldino

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Originally Posted by REEFER545
forget the damsels. No offense to what others said. Wrasses are great to have. they will eat some pests you dont particularly want,and they will constantly swim around the tank looking for food. Many times wrasses die just because they aren't fed enough. I feed mine pellet and a quarter of frozen food once each every day (along with my 2 other fish) and it is FAT. I would also reccomend getting a goby or blenny of some kind as they will eat food that falls to the sand and also sift it constantly.
If you weren't feeding your fish pellets and frozen food every day, you wouldn't need another fish to pick up leftovers.
 
reefer545

reefer545

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Funny thing though URALBINO, My fish are SUPER HEALTHY, my params only show minor levels of phosphate (which is my own fault, and has nothing to do with feeding), and I know my fish are HAPPY. Plus, I have plenty of clean up crew, and I know I dont have to worry about my, actually, minimal feeding schedule. Maybe you should mind your own tank, adn if I ask you about help with mine, then give an opinion. Otherwise you are not helping the original poster AT ALL, which means you just want to get your opinion heard like you burned me or something. I will also mention, that you must have the absolute best feeding schedule because I am SURE THAT ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD EVER GETS TO THE BOTTOM IN YOUR TANK. Make a point, not derogitory remark.
Damsels will do fine in your tank, but may start problems terrritorially, and in my opinion you will be happier with other fish that have better personality and in the long run can be more beneficial to your tank. Aggressive FEEDERS is what you were asking about, correct?
 
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nemo_66

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well, i might go with the yellow coris wrasse, its just at this one respected website, it has it listed as expert only on the care level. any info on these fish? and by aggressive feeder, i mean do they aggressively eat, becase i hate those fish where you have to almost hand feed them.
 
rbaldino

rbaldino

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Originally Posted by REEFER545
Funny thing though URALBINO, My fish are SUPER HEALTHY, my params only show minor levels of phosphate (which is my own fault, and has nothing to do with feeding), and I know my fish are HAPPY. Plus, I have plenty of clean up crew, and I know I dont have to worry about my, actually, minimal feeding schedule. Maybe you should mind your own tank, adn if I ask you about help with mine, then give an opinion. Otherwise you are not helping the original poster AT ALL, which means you just want to get your opinion heard like you burned me or something. I will also mention, that you must have the absolute best feeding schedule because I am SURE THAT ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD EVER GETS TO THE BOTTOM IN YOUR TANK. Make a point, not derogitory remark.
Damsels will do fine in your tank, but may start problems terrritorially, and in my opinion you will be happier with other fish that have better personality and in the long run can be more beneficial to your tank. Aggressive FEEDERS is what you were asking about, correct?
Wow, someone sure is sensitive. I just don't see the point in recommending that someone get a fish to clean up a mess that the aquarist should aim to not create in the first place. Most hobbyists would not recommend feeding every day, regardless of how healthy the tank is. And from watching my fish eat and by being careful about how much food I put in at one time, I know that very little gets left over. You're not particularly helping the orginal poster by giving them the impression that they can feed a great deal of food every day and get away with it so long as they have another fish to clean up the leftovers. You also seem to think that a fat fish is a healthy fish, which is somewhat silly, and that you're absolutely certain they are happy. When you've had saltwater fish live for over 10 years, let me know.
 
reefer545

reefer545

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Originally Posted by rbaldino
Wow, someone sure is sensitive. I just don't see the point in recommending that someone get a fish to clean up a mess that the aquarist should aim to not create in the first place. Most hobbyists would not recommend feeding every day, regardless of how healthy the tank is. And from watching my fish eat and by being careful about how much food I put in at one time, I know that very little gets left over. You're not particularly helping the orginal poster by giving them the impression that they can feed a great deal of food every day and get away with it so long as they have another fish to clean up the leftovers. You also seem to think that a fat fish is a healthy fish, which is somewhat silly, and that you're absolutely certain they are happy. When you've had saltwater fish live for over 10 years, let me know.
Who said anything about FEEDING A GREAT DEAL OF FOOD? I never said anything about creating a mess either. I know what I am doing, I have had tanks for over twenty years (not all SW, but the idea is very similar) I have never met an aquarist who feels you should not feed your fish every day, and if they say otherwise, that is because they dont feed the right amount, because they have poor maintenance, because they do not have the correct balance of specimens, or because they do not know what they are doing. Do fish not eat everyday in the wild? By FAT I mean they look very healthy, not like their stomachs are bulging from overeating. As well, I have NO left over food when I am done, because I can watch it all get eaten. Sensitivity has nothing to do with my response earlier. I feel you are one of those posters that just needs to speak down to others to make themselves feel better and to give yourself a sense of pride, however false it may be. The options I suggested to the original poster are very sound. Is there any natural environment that can survive without scavengers and animals that clean up after others? Arent we trying to recreate our own mini biotope that ideally can survive with minimal intervention?
 
rbaldino

rbaldino

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Originally Posted by REEFER545
Who said anything about FEEDING A GREAT DEAL OF FOOD? I never said anything about creating a mess either. I know what I am doing, I have had tanks for over twenty years (not all SW, but the idea is very similar) I have never met an aquarist who feels you should not feed your fish every day, and if they say otherwise, that is because they dont feed the right amount, because they have poor maintenance, because they do not have the correct balance of specimens, or because they do not know what they are doing. Do fish not eat everyday in the wild? By FAT I mean they look very healthy, not like their stomachs are bulging from overeating. As well, I have NO left over food when I am done, because I can watch it all get eaten. Sensitivity has nothing to do with my response earlier. I feel you are one of those posters that just needs to speak down to others to make themselves feel better and to give yourself a sense of pride, however false it may be. The options I suggested to the original poster are very sound. Is there any natural environment that can survive without scavengers and animals that clean up after others? Arent we trying to recreate our own mini biotope that ideally can survive with minimal intervention?
You need to meet more aquarists (and read more threads on this board) if you think daily feeding is recommended, mostly because it contributes to nuisance algae problems. And just so you know, many species in the wild do not eat every day. They have to actually catch their food as opposed to being fed it, so their systems are designed to go longer between feedings. And try as we might, our aquariums are not natural environments, and are far easier to send out of balance than an ocean. Not every tank can support a variety of specimens or is roomy enough to house scavengers in addition to the fish the aquarist wants to keep. In a small tank, it's far better to control feeding than to depend on a scavenger.
BTW - You don't know anything about me or why I post on this board. I suggest you try not to make this personal.
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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Originally Posted by Nemo_66
Hi, i have had my tank set up from 8-26-06, so it is pretty stabe, it has been only corals and i think i should get a fish or two. i have already dicided that i want a maroon clown fish, what other fish can go with this fish? i want a very agressive feeder that swims actively through the rockwork, since i expect my clown to host his anemone. the tank is a 28gallon bowfront. thanks in advance
A trigger is a agressive eater and i think that it will be fine with a maroon clown fish.
 
reefer545

reefer545

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Originally Posted by rbaldino
You need to meet more aquarists (and read more threads on this board) if you think daily feeding is recommended, mostly because it contributes to nuisance algae problems. And just so you know, many species in the wild do not eat every day. They have to actually catch their food as opposed to being fed it, so their systems are designed to go longer between feedings. And try as we might, our aquariums are not natural environments, and are far easier to send out of balance than an ocean. Not every tank can support a variety of specimens or is roomy enough to house scavengers in addition to the fish the aquarist wants to keep. In a small tank, it's far better to control feeding than to depend on a scavenger.
BTW - You don't know anything about me or why I post on this board. I suggest you try not to make this personal.
I realize NOT ALL FISH EAT EVERY DAY. Our small reef tank fish typically do though. Once again NOT ALL, but most of what we all keep typically do. Nonetheless, it has been fun arguing with you, but I have grown tired of it. You are right about me not knowing why you post or anything really about you. Same goes for you in regards to me. I am not suggesting to DEPEND on any scavenger or other kind of fish/invert, obviously that would be a recipe for disaster, but as a backup to your own misdoings is not a bad idea, especially for those with little experience. This will probably be my last post, Wish you the best MrAlbino.
And for the original poster, a trigger may not be the best for a reef nor for a 28 g tank. The cardinal however is a great choice, though is less aggressive in eating. Also think of maybe a pygmy angelfish. Most dwarf angels are not best suited for small tanks, but can definitely work out fine. Also, depending on temperment, may nip corals. The pygmy is probably only one of two angelfish that will be ok in a small tank (less than 35 gallons) the other being the fireball dwarf angel. Both are ok for reef, but watch out for small inverts and will be what you are looking for feeding wise.
Good luck, let us know what you decide.
 
triga22

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Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
I think that a small trigger will be fine in the 28 gallon.
Are you kidding! Every trigger needs a big tank. Triggers are very messy eaters and active swimmers.
 
mike22cha

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Originally Posted by TriGa22
Are you kidding! Every trigger needs a big tank. Triggers are very messy eaters and active swimmers.
Agreed!
How about a royal gramma? If not then I vote for wrasse.
 
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nemo_66

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yea, i was going for a yellow coris wrasse. anyone have any info on these?
 
brandon7491

brandon7491

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go with a 6line wrase,watchman goby,fire fish,maybe a perc clown fish.
and btw the two of u guys arguing over feeding is rediculous cuz food is going to get to the bottm no matter what who cares. these are the nothing fights dane cook talks about.
 
brandon7491

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i have a 20gallon long sps and i have a fire fish,longnose hawk fish,6line wrase,watchman goby. i am planing on adding one more fish that is small maybe a perc clown
 
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