Tank mates/ breeders

[DYIguy]

I've seen where many have clowns that breed and also cardinals- neither excite me- are there other fish that will breed in a 30 gal tank. I'm not really looking to breed fish, but would like to add 'pairs' / 2 of a kind to my tank

 

[Salted]

I've also never really been wowed by either myself, even any of the boutique clowns. Have you considered firefish? Perfect for a nano. I think they're kind of underrated, but they're really good looking fish. Nice markings. I want a red and a purple pair when I get my 125g.

 

[DYIguy]

I've also never really been wowed either, even any of the boutique clowns. Have you considered firefish? Perfect for a nano. I think they're kind of underrated, but they're really good looking fish. Nice markings. I want a red and a purple pair when I get my 125g.

I've seen tanks online where people have multiple firefish- I actually have one in my 13 gal- almost too big for the tank- maybe I'll move it to the 30 gal and add another- my lfs had them for $20 this week- less than what I paid

 

[Salted]

I've seen tanks online where people have multiple firefish- I actually have one in my 13 gal- almost too big for the tank- maybe I'll move it to the 30 gal and add another- my lfs had them for $20 this week- less than what I paid

Yes I've read that they like to pair up, one of the things that interests me about them. What I'm not clear on is if it needs to be a m/f pair, or if they just like having a partner and a m/m or f/f pair is also fine.

 

[DYIguy]

Yes I've read that they like to pair up, one of the things that interests me about them. What I'm not clear on is if it needs to be a m/f pair, or if they just like having a partner and a m/m or f/f pair is also fine.

Me too

 

[eholceker]

Gobies and Assessors. Although you may have a tough time keeping multiple Assessor's in that size tank.

 

[Avrohom]

They aren’t the easiest to keep but maybe look into pipefish. There are some really cool ones that stay small

 

[DYIguy]

I just added 2 pink damsels to one tank- not sure if they'll breed/ mate, but what great fish- very inexpensive- pictures of them don't do them justice- very active

 

[MadReefer]

I just added 2 pink damsels to one tank- not sure if they'll breed/ mate, but what great fish- very inexpensive- pictures of them don't do them justice- very active

I always thought the Talbot Damsel was a nice looking fish but I don't put any damsels in my tank except for the 1 clown fish I have.

 

[DYIguy]

I always thought the Talbot Damsel was a nice looking fish but I don't put any damsels in my tank except for the 1 clown fish I have.

Don't shoot me, but I'm not into clowns ( real or fish lol ) I considered Talbot's , Pink were a bit less and not much info about them so I figured I could be the guinea pig so to speak

 

[eholceker]

Most damsels in the Chrysiptera family are on the more docile side. They are still damsels though and will get somewhat territorial as the age.

 

[MadReefer]

Don't shoot me, but I'm not into clowns ( real or fish lol ) I considered Talbot's , Pink were a bit less and not much info about them so I figured I could be the guinea pig so to speak

I am not a clown fish fan. Only have it because my wife and grandson wanted them. Mine was adopted from MarkC.

 

[DYIguy]

Most damsels in the Chrysiptera family are on the more docile side. They are still damsels though and will get somewhat territorial as the age.

I have no problem with being territorial- just don't get nasty or I'll rehome your tail lol

 

[DYIguy]

I am not a clown fish fan. Only have it because my wife and grandson wanted them. Mine was adopted from MarkC.

I have nothing against clowns- they just don't 'do it' for me- I like that they are hardy and breed in captivity- but from things that I've read they can be very nasty- more so than many damsels

 

[ericrodriguez]

Clowns are not interesting enough imo they just in one spot.. that is why I got mine out... nice color but same spot all day

 

[diana a]

Yes I've read that they like to pair up, one of the things that interests me about them. What I'm not clear on is if it needs to be a m/f pair, or if they just like having a partner and a m/m or f/f pair is also fine.

two of the same sex will kill each other.

 

[ericrodriguez]

two of the same sex will kill each other.

This two were m/m them after 2 days got together.. after a month they would rule the tank