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110g, my crew's got 4 mandarins, 2 scooters, 7 green chromis, 2 B&Y damsels, 1 yellow tang, 1 yellow clown goby, 1 green clown goby, 1 hawkfish, 1 filtideflow, 2 bangaiis, 2 pj's, and 1 orchid dottyback.

The chromis are alright, I guess, but we're on the hunt for another schooler that'll bring some serious color to the table. I know, I know, the tank's full, but we keep losing fish in the rockwork - our color choices have been a bit of a letdown, to be honest.

So, anyone know of a mellow, yet super colorful schooler that'd fit in with my harmonious crew? We can't do anthias, they get too big, and the B&Y damsels are at each other's throats, so increasing their numbers is out of the question. The rest of the fish get along like one big happy family, though.

By the way, yeah, you read that right - 4 mandarins and 2 scooters, all fat and happy.

I'd be hesitant to add more to that setup. With a tank size like that, roughly 4x2x2, it's already pretty packed. 25 fish is a lot, in my opinion.

rileyon wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:32 am I'd be hesitant to add more to that setup. With a tank size like that, roughly 4x2x2, it's already pretty packed. 25 fish is a lot, in my opinion.

I'm not entirely on board with the overstocking concerns, considering the majority of the fish listed are on the smaller side and won't outgrow the tank anytime soon. Without more information about the tank's setup, its age, and the keeper's experience, I'm hesitant to pass judgment. That being said, I do think it's a bit ambitious for the average tank.

RustyFlyer, I'd love to hear more about your tank, particularly the experiences you've had with your mandarins and scooters. Also, welcome to the forum.

As for colorful schooling fish, I'm drawing a blank. One option might be to add a few more green chromis - they're stunning in larger groups. Alternatively, you could consider flasher wrasses - they come in a variety of colors, are relatively peaceful, and don't get too large. Just be sure to secure your lid, as they're notorious jumpers.

I can relate to the issue of fish getting lost in the rockwork; many of the species you've listed are notorious for hiding. Our clown goby, for instance, is rarely seen, even in our relatively small 50l nano with only 5kg of rock.