new fish additions

[_jester9]

I'll look into the Flameback Angelfish then, think that'll be my limit for fish. Would've liked one more but gotta resist.

Thanks for all the help, fingers crossed the LFS in Coventry will be good and I might have a new addition to show soon.

Big C, how was your experience with the Flameback in your nano tank?

[_jester9]

Been having a look around and I'm curious about the Pygmy Angelfish, the Cherub one. Had any experience with these? Similar colours to the Flameback but a bit smaller, which got me thinking maybe I could squeeze in another small fish, but you guys know better than me.

[rileyon]

Add one fish, then give it a few weeks to settle in, see how your water stats are doing. Need to think about aggression and space, if they get territorial, could cause problems.

[_jester9]

I've been watching my tank and it seems the Goby's the only one with a territory - he's got his little cave and chases Hellie away whenever he comes near, quite funny to watch, actually.

I do still like the idea of the Flameback or Pygmy, but I could always go back to thinking about a Kaudern's Cardinal or Spotted Cardinalfish.

What are your thoughts on this - I don't want to make the wrong decision here.

Also, I've got a pretty basic marine fish book, thinking of getting another one - any suggestions would be great.

[felinxo]

I think the flameback's the way to go - a lovely fish.

For fish books, Scott Michael's a great author, his 500 fishes book is a good starting point, and you can often find it second-hand on eBay or Amazon. He's also written a series of books, like the ones on damselfishes and anemonefish, which are really informative and worth reading. They'd make a great addition to your bookshelf, maybe even a birthday or Christmas present to yourself.