Tian85 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 See a lot of colourful fishes but not sure which kind are suitable to be keep in a 3ft reef tank. Any bro have any advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vinccc2009 Posted April 5, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2011 I started with a school of green chromis.. Then damsel. All are hardy fishes for beginner like us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tian85 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 But damsel are very fierce isn't it? I already have 2 flame goby, 2 sand sifting goby. Will damsel whack the goby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 6, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 6, 2011 Below are some info that may help. (1) How Many Fish Can I Put in My Aquarium? http://www.howmanyfish.com/ For a 36"x24" tank, it shows 18" worth of fishes. (2) Fish Compatibility chart http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm (3) Below is one of the fish info web site where you can check out the fish before purchase. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=15&pCatId=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tian85 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Below are some info that may help. (1) How Many Fish Can I Put in My Aquarium? http://www.howmanyfish.com/ For a 36"x24" tank, it shows 18" worth of fishes. (2) Fish Compatibility chart http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm (3) Below is one of the fish info web site where you can check out the fish before purchase. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=15&pCatId=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 But damsel are very fierce isn't it? I already have 2 flame goby, 2 sand sifting goby. Will damsel whack the goby? If I'm not wrong, green chromis is one of the milder damsals. I have a shoal of 8 green chromis. So far they've been minding their own biz and not disturbing other fishes including my yellow goby. Hope this help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tian85 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 If I'm not wrong, green chromis is one of the milder damsals. I have a shoal of 8 green chromis. So far they've been minding their own biz and not disturbing other fishes including my yellow goby. Hope this help! Are they picking on each other? Heard from some reefers that their chromis will pick on each other till 1 or 2 pairs is left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Are they picking on each other? Heard from some reefers that their chromis will pick on each other till 1 or 2 pairs is left. 1 or 2 do chase the rest once awhile but so far no serious aggressiveness. The rest will just swim away or avoid the aggressor. Compared to the chromis, my anthias is the big bully in my tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Underwater Posted April 8, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 8, 2011 Best is to avoid damsels. You will have problems adding new fishes ard that size later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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