THE LIST - Most Beautiful Reef Safe Fish On The Market

[ErikH]

What's up everyone!!! :bigsmile:

As I contemplate stocking, I have been having the dilemma of which fish to pick. So, I started contemplating biotopes. Then I figured, it's an aquarium, I can put whatever fish I want in it, so why limit myself to a biotope? I already had a Marshall Islands tank, and the choices were so small that I decided against doing it again. Now my focus is to buy the most beautiful reef safe fish I can find and afford to put into my aquatic wonderland. I'm going to list some of the fish I have been looking at, so please join in and add some of the fish that you think are the most beautiful reef safe fish. The only stipulation is to post only reef safe fish, "with caution" fish are acceptable! :) Post pics too, and not just links to fish if at all possible. TIME TO DIVE IN!

PBT
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/images/PowderBlueTangWMTa_Ap8ST.jpg

Mystery Wrasse
http://egeberg.us/Miscellaneous/Aquarium/Mystery-Wrasse---Young-Male.jpg

Blotched Anthias
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2010Q3/anthias_1.jpg


There's three that I really like...

Here's my "with caution" pick:
http://www.scuba-equipment-usa.com/marine/DEC03/images/Pomacanthus_imperator.jpg

YOUR TURN! :hypnotyized:

[ramsey]

http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/images/LawnmowerBlenny@IA.jpg

[kkiel02]

I know alot of people have trouble with them eating as you normally have to ween them onto frozen but my favorite is my:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/product/p-75917-wrasse.jpg

I also like alot of fairy wrasses but the mystery probably wont take to well to them. :)

[Jarob]

+1 with the leopard wrasse!! Thats my favorite fish ever... followed by the mystery

[FireWater]

Rhomboid wrasse has always been on my want list. Too expensive for me though.

[ErikH]

That one is a beaut John!

http://godscreationsunderthesea.com/prod_images_blowup/Rhomboid_Golden_Fairy_Wrasse.jpg

[FireWater]

I will try one some day Erik.

I also like the Lieutenant Tang - http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+1510&pcatid=1510

[Gseclipse02]

I know alot of people have trouble with them eating as you normally have to ween them onto frozen but my favorite is my:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/product/p-75917-wrasse.jpg

I also like alot of fairy wrasses but the mystery probably wont take to well to them. :)


joe31 has one and has had it for a few months now.... it makes me want one now

[kkiel02]

If you get them keep some bbs to keep them happy until they take to frozen. I wouldn't recommend the Choati as NO ONE has luck with them. The one I have now I got from Aquadome.

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/images/products/Fish/large/000676_Acanthurus_achilles.jpgPic from Bluezooaquatics
My favorite tang. I wont be getting one as I have a powder brown. :(

[ErikH]

http://marinetopia.ca/images/Naso%20Blonde%20Tang%20%28Male%29%20-%20Naso%20lituratus.jpg

[alton]

Semi Reef Safe One in my 158 from the Red Sea and the other was in my 200
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/Altonv1/Angelfish/1585-28-2008.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/Altonv1/impfullsize.jpg

[BSJF]

reminds me of mine. just don't bother buying any $85 zoo colony. Just makes for a quick snack at lunchtime. He was worth it though. He would talk to me all the time!

[grouch]

[QUOTE=ramsey;828543]http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/images/LawnmowerBlenny@IA.jpg

Look like me on a good day !!!!

[alton]

reminds me of mine. just don't bother buying any $85 zoo colony. Just makes for a quick snack at lunchtime. He was worth it though. He would talk to me all the time!

I had a juvy imp once eat a few zoos and he swam around upside down for about an hour. I think it makes them high, nick named Mary- Zoo instead of Mary Jane

[ErikH]

or cooking herb. LOL

Alton, that fish looks awesome. I think for me it's a must have.

Here's a splendid addition to the list
Splendid Dottyback

http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1566/200512/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1566-252894.jpg

[ErikH]

LOL, I forgot Midas Blennies! They are so beautiful.