[Blacktip]

well it coming up to my anniversary again. Last year was my 'Protein Skimmer' anniversary and this one is my 'Special Fish' anniversary! I've been told I can have any fish I want within reason!
So I want a centre piece fish for my reef. Any ideas?
I was thinking of a purple tang but might not have the swimming space for that. I'd love a blue masked Angel but the tanks not big enough for that. Would really like a Majestic Angel (deffinitly leaning toward that) A Regal Angel?
Any ideas - not wanting anything to delicate as would hate to lose my present the next morning!

[Dave.I]

How big is your tank and whats in it now?

[Blacktip]

Oh yeah just noticed my sign off has dropped off.

It's a 350 liter system. Custom made 110cmx60cm deepx50cm wide.

Currently got pair of yellow watchman goby, pair of yellow stripped maroon clowns, 2 yellow tailed damsels, 1 regal tang and 1 yellow tang. Because most of the fish have their specific area, ie clowns=anemone, goby=bottom, damsel=a piece of rock, the tank looks relatively empty. All nutrient levels are very low so happy to add something. something really colourful!

[Social D]

Regals can be dodgy to keep but worth the effort, How about a Helfrich's Firefish, Maybe even a starki damsel fish, Not sure how they mix with yt damsels tho

[Blacktip]

I find firefish annoying. get them really healthy, then they dissapear at the same time never to be seen again.

Thinking of some flasher wrasse - anyone got any experiance of them?

[EVERTON 1]

The only problem with the Wrasse I found, is that when they get startled, harrassed etc, the tend to end up on the carpet.

[Blacktip]

Yeah I heard that. Was going to put a mesh cover on the top

[Social D]

All my flasher wrasse have ended up carpet surfers,I Dont bother anymore with them now

[Dave.I]

With the tangs in there you would want something that can hold its own.Wrasse are the perfect choice but dont bother if youre not going to cover the tank! Dwarf angels are a good bet and also its worth looking for something shoaling like anthias.If you want a little gem then a blackcap basslet,fridmani or sunburst anthias would be a nice treat.
Regal angels are very hard work and not to be taken lightly.They need alot of care and a good diet.Not one to just have a crack at.
Let us know what you choose

[tillysreef]

how about a scooter blenny or a pistol shrimp to go with the watchman, mine are never apart

[Blacktip]

Thanks all.

I've decided on a Majestic! Got a load of advice and decided to take a chance. I'll feed it well on angel feed with lots of sponge based diet along with plenty of other feeding feeding.

I'm getting a decent sized juvenile tuesday week. Hopefully all will work out.

cheers

[gray]

Hi
I have a majestic in my reef tank 5"
no problems except trumpet coral

stunning fish , give it plenty of food

good luck