first fish

[Evilweevil]

Lol everyone hates damsels but I put a three stripe in for my first first and he is the model fish tank citizen so far at about 8 months in

[Reef Pilot]

I like the Azure Damselfish. Hardy, very pretty, and peaceful (unlike other damsels). Just be careful not to get the yellow belly or yellow tail one. Those are not Azures. I notice that J&L has the wrong pic for their Azure.

[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!

[Ian]

not sure if it would be first but a melanarus wrasse would be early on for sure. I love em!