A 'nice' damsel?

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UDdiver81

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I was told of a type of damsel that isn't so territorial and picky to other fish. I can't remeber what kind it is though. I'm in the process of setting up my first saltwater aquarium (!!Finally!!) and I'm focusing on primarily fish not inverts. I guess you all use FOWLR. I want non agressive fish. Any good ideas? I hear clowns are a great choice since they are easy to find tank bred. I've always wanted a mandarine fish too. What would be some good tank mates for either of these fishes?
 

OrionGirl

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Yellow tails can be nice, the problem is that personalities vary, and some fish will still be buggers, even if they aren't 'supposed' to be. I wouldn't rely on any to behave. What size tank? A mandarin really needs live rock to feed on, a minimum of 75 pounds in most cases, though some will same much more.
 

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I would really recommend staying away from the mandarin until you have a good community of copepods and amphipods. www.ipsf.com sells an amphipod breeding kit, and a good live sand activator that, after several months to a year, should be enough to maintain a mandarin.
 

UDdiver81

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Thanks for the info guys! I'm planning a 75 gallon. I got it from a friend and the rock is all live but we are gonna use a new batch of sand for the bottom. I really dont' like the stuff he is using now. I'll check out the site for ideas on copepods and other critters so when I get a manderine he'll be happy.
 
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