Clown79 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I want another fish in my lagoon. My choice was starck damsel but they are virtually impossible to get here. I have a midas and 2 clowns- all they do is hang out in their area so I want a swimmer. Anyone got suggestions? Wrasse, angel etc. Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Possom Wrasse! Any wrasse or damsel will do. Pgymy angel but watch your coral! Quote Link to comment
LogicalReefs Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Possum wrasse. I've had one and they are awesome. Quote Link to comment
Aurortpa Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 My fang blenny, pj cardinal, and springerii damsel are usually out in the open Quote Link to comment
appleSHAMPOO17 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I love my Pink Streaked Wrasse, he's always on the move weaving in and out of the rock work. He also comes to the front of the tank all the time after getting comfortable. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, appleSHAMPOO17 said: I love my Pink Streaked Wrasse, he's always on the move weaving in and out of the rock work. He also comes to the front of the tank all the time after getting comfortable. I had one, it was murderous. Lol. I had to order it, you never see them here. Fish options are odd here. Tons available for very large tanks. Most common Fairy wrasse 6 line wrasse Yellow wrasse Orchid dotty Royal gramma Bangaii Clowns Anthias Angels Typical damsels and chromis Blennies and gobies. It really sucks. I have never even seen a possum wrasse. I'd love something that is colourful and not a problem fish, my clowns bother no one unless in their area, same with blenny. We'd love an angel, their coral nipping scares me😔 1 Quote Link to comment
norbert Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 My vote is a fairy wrasse or bangaii cardinal. I've had both and they're both cool fish. They're pretty and usually visible, although the cardinal isn't very active and the wrasse can be shy sometimes. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, norbert said: My vote is a fairy wrasse or bangaii cardinal. I've had both and they're both cool fish. They're pretty and usually visible, although the cardinal isn't very active and the wrasse can be shy sometimes. Any particular fairy wrasse. We do love them but alot seem to be labeled as fairy wrasse here. Wish I could just drive across the border and get a fish. Lol Quote Link to comment
norbert Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I'm not very familiar with the different species. As long as it doesn't get too big or tough to care for or anything and looks healthy it's probably fine, haha. Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I had a sixline in my lagoon that was very very active. Great fish. Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Clown79 said: Any particular fairy wrasse. We do love them but alot seem to be labeled as fairy wrasse here. Wish I could just drive across the border and get a fish. Lol Lubbocks fairy wrasse are easy keepers and readily available here so may be able to find it there... they actually have variable patterns depending where collected and are highly variable baseline so look around for you one you really like the pattern of. I have a juvi coris on my IM 25 lagoon. Tiny thing, probably take while to get big.... active but not as spazzy as my leopard. Eats pests as a bonus. Also probably easy to find. Springer damsels are a nice alternative to a starkii but not sure you will find them. 3 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Your current stock probably works with a sixline too... although when I had one it tended to stick near the rocks and my coris or a lubbocks were more all over the place. I don't keep angels because they tend to let a person down eventually if you keep meaty LPS or clams. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Tamberav said: Your current stock probably works with a sixline too... although when I had one it tended to stick near the rocks and my coris or a lubbocks were more all over the place. I don't keep angels because they tend to let a person down eventually if you keep meaty LPS or clams. Thanks so much for all the detail. I am too worried about angels cause its not about if but when they will nip. Such a shame. I'm gonna look into the fairy wrasse, I know we get those here and they are beautiful. Anything to worry about these guys? How about flasher wrasse? Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Clown79 said: Thanks so much for all the detail. I am too worried about angels cause its not about if but when they will nip. Such a shame. I'm gonna look into the fairy wrasse, I know we get those here and they are beautiful. Anything to worry about these guys? How about flasher wrasse? Nothing to really worry about, small and hardy, generally easy keepers and peaceful. Might hide at first. Small flashers, McCoskers, Carpenters, etc... all should be fine. The small flashers are easily bullied so careful about that. Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 What about a PJ cardinal? Mine use to just float around in the water column. they are very peaceful, but also pretty slow so if you think your clowns might get aggressive then there might be trouble 1 Quote Link to comment
Melfy77 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 13 hours ago, Tamberav said: Nothing to really worry about, small and hardy, generally easy keepers and peaceful. Might hide at first. Small flashers, McCoskers, Carpenters, etc... all should be fine. The small flashers are easily bullied so careful about that. I have a carpenter wrasse...now with ich (thankfully not velvet) thanks to a fang blenny which died anyway...awesome fish! Very peaceful, swims everywhere. Now need to TTM the little guy but then don't have anywhere to put him for the next 72 days😬 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Pjanssen said: What about a PJ cardinal? Mine use to just float around in the water column. they are very peaceful, but also pretty slow so if you think your clowns might get aggressive then there might be trouble Lol. Their eyes creep me out. Quote Link to comment
AJ69 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 how about a sunburst or a Borb anthias Quote Link to comment
Melfy77 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 When I'm done TTM with the wrasse you could pick him up if you want to! Not sure how far from Montreal you are though lol Quote Link to comment
Wingy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 2:15 PM, Clown79 said: Any particular fairy wrasse. We do love them but alot seem to be labeled as fairy wrasse here. Wish I could just drive across the border and get a fish. Lol Do you have a passport? At Niagara Falls if you walk across the boarder usually you breeze right through especially if you don't have a backpack or bags in your hand. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Wingy said: Do you have a passport? At Niagara Falls if you walk across the boarder usually you breeze right through especially if you don't have a backpack or bags in your hand. How do u bring across the fish without any bags? Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Clown79 said: How do u bring across the fish without any bags? Do they check water bottles ? 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, Tamberav said: Do they check water bottles ? Ez thermos Or even better, Just get a big gulp cup 😂 2 Quote Link to comment
Melfy77 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Wingy said: Do you have a passport? At Niagara Falls if you walk across the boarder usually you breeze right through especially if you don't have a backpack or bags in your hand. My LFS just got these tiny springer's damsels!!! Not even 1/2 inch!! Sooo cute!!! Will most likely set up my qt tank this week and get one. They're one of the most peaceful as far as damselfish goes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Ya, I would never attempt to bring livestock over the boarder. 1 contacted a store that said they get the starcki in sept/Oct. If that doesn't pan out, I'll probably do a fairy/flasher wrasse. I love damsels, so pretty but the ones we often see are the yellow tail, azure, blue devil. 1 Quote Link to comment
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