first fish

[Coralgurl]

I loved my diamond goby! Great fish for keeping the sand clean.

[Dearth]

Schooling fish they are plain Jane but it is so cool to watch them all turn on command in the same direction. Also blennies they have personalities those guys do.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by brotherd

Anthias hmmm. They are beautiful for sure. I think I will need something like a grid or mesh to keep them in the tank no? Or is it wrasses?

Anthias can jump, my boyfriend had 3 now has 2 cause one jumped. Still doesn't cover the tank though, just a risk he takes. He has had the 2 for a few months now (the other one jumped a few days after adding it) so hopefully they'll stay put. Beautiful fish to watch, he also only feeds once a day so it's not always necessary to feed more often.

[fishytime]

Anthias are fairly sensitive to water quality and they are not cheap, so perhaps not the best first fish

[brotherd]

Getting some pressure to get a false percula.That nemo thing has reared itself up thanks to wife and nieces. Aggression issues later on?

[brotherd]

Any more suggestions?

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Anthias are fairly sensitive to water quality and they are not cheap, so perhaps not the best first fish

For some reason in my mind (after reading other threads from the OP) I did assume that this wouldn't be the OP's first fish, but just the beginning of a new tank.
Anthia's are definitely not a fish for a beginner, I agree 100%. Sorry for the confusion

[greyreef]

First fish might best be a herbivore, especially if you are starting a new tank and are looking at significant algae...
Any blennie, my fav a tailspot, any algae eating one my choice
Any Escenius species algae eaters
With your tank size, can get a large impressive one!

[greyreef]

Just looked at liveaquaria site, starry blennie for your tank size perfect!