Fish choice

[BMW Rider]

I'm ready to add some more fish to my 130 gal reef. I am considering a few possibilities and would like some feedback on them.

Current fish stock is:

Yellow Tang
Foxface
Tomato Clown
Pink Spot Goby

Obviously I have room yet for a few more smaller fish, one that I would really like is a Royal Gramma. I'd also like to have some that will be good in a small school. I am wondering about some Green Chromis, or other Chromis. I am a bit hesitant as I don't want anything as bullish as a damsel. Are the Chromis more peacful than their Damsel cousins. Another possibility I've though of are some Cardinals, preferably Banngais. A third choice would be a couple of firefish, but I'm not sure about them with the Pink Spot goby all ready claiming domain at the tank bottom. I also have heard good reports on the Six Line wrasses too. Any other suggestions are welcomed.

I also need to get some sand cleaners in there, and Nassarius snails seem to be a popular choice. How many of them would be appropriate for a 4" tank. Would a conch or two be allright as well or should I just have one or the other.

[christyf5]

A royal gramma is a great addition. I love mine
I found with my firefish goby he mostly hung out in the middle of the water column. Of course he may compete with the other goby for somewhere to sleep but once territories are established everything will be fine they're pretty mellow about stuff (unless of course it is another firefish goby). Anyway, all my fish are tiny so I don't have any other suggestions to give you

Christy

[Cap'n]

no experience with royal gramma

green chromis are so peaceful it is hard to believe they are related to demon damsels

bangai's would probably be a good choice for your tank. They pair up nicely and hang out in the open water; not very active though

firefish will also be in the water column; beware of these skittish guys jumping

six-line wrasses are fantastic! active swimmers seeking out all the nooks and crannies in the rockwork

[Bob I]

I have always found a Royal Grama to be an excellent choice.

Six Line Wrasses are usually fine. I did, however, find that mine suddenly took a dislike to my Mandarin, and beat him up badly. I have two tanks, so I was able to remove him.

I have two Purple Firefish, and have found them to be very mellow. Strangely enough my Bicolor Blenny took a dislike to one of them and ripped him up badly, so he too got moved to the other tank.

Now both my tanks are mellow.

[EmilyB]

Six lines can be aggressive to some fish. Mine tormented my group of anthias so I found him a new home.

[ed99]

My experience with green chromis is that they are generally peaceful with other fish, but tend to fight each other. I started with 5 chromis and ended up with 2, all due to fighting each other. The only time I saw schooling behaviour was when they were stressed, usually when just added to the tank or I was sticking my hand in for one reason or other.

I have a Bangai and he is very peaceful but not afraid to go for food which apparently can be an issue with these guys.

I got my two 6-lines as juveniles and they are fine. I think they have gone after my hermits and snails on occasion, but I'm not sure they were hunting or if the snail or crab were already in trouble.

Ed

[BMW Rider]

Thanks for the help. Its begining to sound as though its just a crap shoot on how any of these fish behave. I am going to get a Royal Gramma for sure, and I think I will try a few (3-5 ???) of the Chromis. If they are as inexpensive as damsels usually are, I won't be too concerned if they do scrap with each other. the fish I allready have should be able to look out for themselves. Would a pair of cardinals as well as the chromis be too much? Of course I wouldn't add them all at once. The Gramma first then either the cardinals or the chromis. I only have a small QT tank so I can't hold too many newcommers in it anyway.