i need easy/hardy/cheap beginer fish

[FishyLovers]

i need easy to keep or hardy saltwater fish cz im a beginer. i can pick up in manhattan or long island.

 

[aborrero4u]

Go to your local fish store, hardy cheap beginner fish consist of blue devils and four stripe damsels, thats what I got when I started and they are still kicking. They run about 5 dollars each.

 

[straightjiggy10]

and an algae blenny! Super hardy working fish!

 

[sjsoto]

damsel...

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Has your tank cycled yet? What size is it and what is your setup like? Cycling with fish in the tank is a no no. Kind of think of it as throwing a person into an acid bath for a while, very inhumane.

I also agree that Damsels are Cheap and strong fish but as a community fish they turn extremely mean and are extremely difficult to remove from the tank as they are smart and after they establish themselves in your tank they will find hiding spots you would never know existed. So, ask yourself " Do I want to have to rip my tank apart down the road to get these cheap strong fish out?" If your answer is yes then a nice damsel tank you will have. If no, then look into slightly more expensive fish.

 

[FishyLovers]

wait if i wanted to add fish besides damsels would it be possible got a 35 gal sw tank i have had it running for 2 weeks and the cleaning crew if already in.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

2 weeks? Did it complete it's cycle? Damsels get EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE.

 

[crxin]

they are super hard to catch too, and if you put them in first you will have problems, they will get territorial and fight with everything else. I hear purple pseudchromis are very hardy. You could also try a tank raised clown

 

[nminunni]

Please dont get a damsel, and if you do, dont ask how to get them out.

I think I added a clown first. They are fairly hardy and not super expensive. I would also wait another 2 weeks. If you are not going to keep corals you could also try a 6-line wrasse.

Firefish are nice and not too expensive either.

 

[zona322]

If you ask me your tank is no were near ready for fish. please tell us what you are using such as skimmer, filters, rock aka was it live rock form the store or some one with a established tank? as for fish i would start with a clown or a chromis. then as the tank goes on you can add a few more fish. few more questions for you what are you parameters aka salinity, no2 no3 ph extra........
but this is just my 2 cents
craig

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

There are a couple of books out there called the pocket experts guide. One is for inverts and two are for fish. Get them and read up on different types of fish available. Damsels and pseudochromis can and in most instances get very nasty with other tank mates. Also keep in mind some clowns can get extremely mean too. Chromis are fairly peaceful but in groups they can pick each other off after time. Best thing is for you to wait for a couple more weeks to make sure your tank is stable. Give some more info on your setup as well. Water parameters, filtration, and lighting info are important to know before giving specific advice. Also what skimmer are you using?

 

[dubs]

i have mainly demsels in my tank and as chiefmcfuz say ass they grow they get real moody ass they grow if i was u i would add all the fish together

 

[reefs4life]

As previously mentioned, I too would stay away from damsels, yes they are cheap and hardy but they're more than handful down the road. I made the mistake a couple damsels when I stared and I got rid of most of them except one, he's become so smart to fish nets and traps it's scary. But anyways, I would also stay away from purple pseudochromis and six-line wrasse as I think they fall along the same line as damsels, a lot of people don't think so but they can be just as aggressive. I say you give us more info on your system like zona322 suggested and I agree with the fish he said to start off with, being clownfish and chromis. But make sure they're chromis and not damsels because they may look very much alike

 

[FishyLovers]

i have an eheim filter the salinity is 1.021 or .022 the ph is 8.1 i dont have a skimmer yet, i have cerith snails and a few blue legged hermits, my live rock and live sand were store biught and from fiji, P.S what is the best clownfish or are they alll the the same to take care of?

 

[reefs4life]

Yeah I would definitely hold off on getting fish. You should definitely get a skimmer as soon as possible if you want to get fish any time soon because fish tend to create a lot of waste that if usually removed with a skimmer and also due to feeding the fish. I believe the hardiest clownfish are maroon clowns followed by tomato clowns but false perculas are really hardy as well. If you want extremely hardy clownfish your best bet is to find clowns from ORA

 

[zona322]

+1 on the skimmer and holding of on the fish. if you are going to do a reef you need to bring your salinity up to .024 or .025 if fish only were you have it is fine. you need to let it run for a few more weeks. then add one fish at a time. and test the water every few days to make sure that you don't get a spike in any of the tests. and take it from there.

 

[basiab]

You really need to read more before you do anything. If your tank is 2 weeks old it is not ready for anything. You say you have a cleaning crew. If they eat algae and your tank doesn't have any yet what do you think is going to happen to your crew?

 

[IFoundNemo]

Also, look around on the internet for the type of fish you want, and then go look for it in the store or here. Just don't go the the fish store and buy a fish based solely on its appearance. You have you know what it eats, how big it will become and its temperament and also if its reef safe. Then add the fish in the order according to how territorial/ aggressive they are. The more territorial fish should be added last or else you will have it going after new fish you add after it.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

As for clownfish,
Maroons are most aggressive, then
Tomatoes, then
True Percula, then
Oscellaris


The latter two usually will not fight to death even if they do start a long time war.

Tank bred are easiler to care for, and usually not scared of netting, than wild caught.