i have a salt water fish tank , 25 gallons. i have 2 tomato clowns, 1 yellow goby, and a purple dottyback. im going to get a fish soon, but not sure what kind. help..... i like colorfull fish
2007-03-14 13:56:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I agree with a previous poster that says you are well stocked. Personally, I wouldn't add any more fish to the tank.
MM
2007-03-14 14:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have to agree with talisy and MM on this. At 25 gallon, you already have enough.
If you were to get a larger tank, I'd suggest a few species you might try.
One of my favorites for saltwater is the Bangaii cardinalfish. They are black and whilte striped and look very similar to an angelfish. If you get a pair, they will likely spawn in your tank. They are mouthbrooders and the male will gather the eggs in his mouth and keep them until a few days after the fry hatch. He doesn't eat for about 21-23 days.
Another fish I really like is a longnosed hawkfish. They don't have a swim bladder, so they can't swim for long periods of time. So, they find an ornament or piece of coral and sit on it watching everything else in the tank. If they see a small shrimp, they dive down from their perch like a hawk! These guys learn to recognize their feeders and will come over to the glass to greet you and wiggle like they're happy to see you.
Another fish that would be good for your tank is green chromis - one of the schooling marine fish. Since these are blue-green, it would add a color you don't have yet.
Last choice - scissortail goby. This is another schooling fish with an odd body shape.
All of these would get along with the fish you currently have.
Here's a website that you can find info on these and other marine species:http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pcatid=15 Just remember, you can't get as many fish in a tank in saltwater as you can in freshwater. Don't overcrowd your tank!
2007-03-15 00:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your tank is pretty much stocked, i wouldnt add any more fish, and allow the space for the fish you have to grow, and any excess water is just helping your water chemistry to stay more stable between water changes and tank cleaning. the dotty back and the gobie stay smaller in size, but the clown will be at least 6 inches and they are thicker bodied fish so 2-3 gallons of water per inch of body size, thats your tank right there, the extra 6-8 inches added on by the others thats right at or a little past the size tank you have.
2007-03-14 21:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by talisy77 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neon Gobies are very nice and so are Royal Grammas. Also, a Green Chromis would be a nice addition to the tank. They are compatible with mostly all fish and they are easy to keep. Cleaner Wrasses are also very nice fish and they are very helpful too. When fish come by, they allow the wrasse to pick at parasites and dead skin all over their bodies. They are difficult to keep though because you have to have enough fish that will supply the fish with enough parasites and dead skin because that is basically all they eat.
2007-03-14 22:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by erico595 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try A Discus fich, those are very vibrant in groups, BUT WHATEVER YOU DO if you have coral do NOT get a puffer fish! They eat sea plants SERIOUSLY!!!
2007-03-14 21:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by mishmaster5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An azure damselfish. Those are nice, small, and colorful.
2007-03-14 21:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by Smooth as butter on a kitten! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depents beata are cool and live if you dont get it form pet smart or one of those sucker fish they clean the tank
2007-03-14 21:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by martin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋