Possible Fish For Marine 55gallon?

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downy14

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Possible Fish For Marine 55gallon?

Hey I just recently set up my brand new 55 gallon saltwate tank and im new to the saltwater world as this tank will be my first sw... I was wondering if I could get a couple of ideas on suitable fish for this 55g? Also wondering on the appropriate cleen up crew for this size of tank?

Specs of tank:
Eheim 2236 canister filter 75-90g
22pounds Fiji Live rock
50 dead reef rock (trying to seed it)
40 pounds Crushed Coral
Stock lighting (eventually I will upgrade)
200w heater
Maxijet 600 powerhead

Please post opinions and general ideas about saltwater tank, thank you I appreciate any help I can get!
 
Go to local saltwater petstore. Ask employee what would be ideal for a beginner with a 55 gallon.
If you need to ask people what they recommend, you haven't done any research.
It's not what we want you to have. It's what you have the ability to keep alive.
 
Its not that I haven't done enough research lol its that im curious on other peoples opinions and in the end I realize its not anyone else's decision it is my own so thank you for your input...
 
so i take it by the lighting comment you plan to make this a reef?

i'd also ditch the chrushed coral and get sugar sand (oolite) it'll trap less crap and uneaten food and looks better IMO

did you want like 8-10 small fish or like 2-3 larger ones?
 
well yes eventually i'd like to upgrade to reef and in a 55 long i think i'd much rather 8-10 smaller fish i have already picked up 2xclowns which are in extremely good condition so just curious on what else you think would look good i was thinking maybe so damsels? or wrasses even gobies? thanks for your help
 
Thanks thats why I was thinking...I also had my eye on a Bi-Color anglefish anybody have any opinions on this fish size hostility??? Thanks everyone for your quick reply's
 
they aren't the hardiest angel you could pick... i'd rather go with (any) genicanthus angel or one of the more common dwarves
 
go with the flame angel
 
Thanks for your advice on both of the fish guys the both look awesome I really like the flame angel....how is it's durabilty have you guys had good survival rates with them?? thanks again for your ideas
 
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