Nano fish recommendation(s) please!

lhbruen · 08/18/2011, 04:10 PM

I've had a newly started 10gallon running for roughly a month now, and have nothing but a DSB, live rock, and snails, with various hermits and small crabs. I'm in no rush to force any livestock into the system. I like planning these things ahead...
With that being said, I am curious to know from other nano aquarists what fish do well in tiny environments.

cmof29 · 08/18/2011, 04:16 PM

Clownfish or gobies.

thebkramer · 08/18/2011, 04:19 PM

WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!!

with a 10g.. I would have to say.. one or maybe two clown gobies

I have both the yellow clown goby & green clown goby... and I love their little personalities!! They would probably have more fun in a 10g (more secure)
IMO.. a 10g is too small for clownfish.. you could maybe do a pistol/goby pair in a 10g.. but I'm no expert

I would take a look at www.liveaquaria.com for some ideas..

actually.. IMO... I would get rid of the crabs and maybe even do a sexy shrimp tank.. or pom pom crab tank.. they are alot of fun to watch too..

Good Luck!! and keep us up-to-date!!!

Edit:
here is the Nano Fish section
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+2124
the suggestions aren't "bible" but should help you

fshaqrmman · 08/18/2011, 04:23 PM

six line wrasse

lhbruen · 08/18/2011, 04:36 PM

@fshaqrmman

I was contemplating a Six Line Wrasse. I've always admired them.

lhbruen · 08/18/2011, 04:38 PM

Anyone have any comments on a Bangai Cardinal... just one?

kingfisher62 · 08/18/2011, 04:44 PM

An antennae goby would be an excellent choice for a 10G. I also agree with the clown goby recommendation. A firefish is a good choice also.

sporto0 · 08/18/2011, 04:45 PM

Neon Goby, friendly little fish.

snorvich · 08/18/2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sporto0

Neon Goby, friendly little fish.

Excellent idea, even a pair.

snorvich · 08/18/2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfisher62

An antennae goby would be an excellent choice for a 10G. I also agree with the clown goby recommendation. A firefish is a good choice also.

Wow, what nice pictures!!

kingfisher62 · 08/18/2011, 08:31 PM

Thank You!

Musing.Dog · 08/18/2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lhbruen

Anyone have any comments on a Bangai Cardinal... just one?

In my opinion, a 10 gallon is too small for a banghai cardinal. While they get about 3" long and aren't active swimmers, they are a stocky, thick fish. Just my two cents. As other posters added, there are many other species that are better suited for 10 gallon tanks.

CodeMan28 · 08/19/2011, 07:48 AM

i like watchmen gobys

Fishfriend1 · 08/19/2011, 08:40 AM

My personal fav is the Firefish. Adorable little fellas.

demonnite57 · 08/19/2011, 09:21 AM

Firefish are good ones as well, but every single I've ever had has decided that they liked listening to the Siren's call of my carpet.

Fish Biscuit · 08/19/2011, 09:55 AM

10g is too small for a clown, I have a 12g & wanted clowns too but I'm glad I went with smaller fish.

Firefish, blennies, & gobies all good suggestions.

I went w/ a tailspot blenny & a goby/pistol pair. Steve recommended the goby/pistol pair. If you go w/ the goby & pistol be prepared for all the construction going on, these kids never stop working & every few days change the opening to their cave. They hid alot the first few weeks but come out all the time for breakfast now.

sucker_fish · 08/19/2011, 10:05 AM

+1 for the goby/pitol pair, sure they would like your DSB, also the clown gobies, they dont require large tanks and they are full of personality, cool little guys to watch.

Agu · 08/19/2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish Biscuit

10g is too small for a clown, I have a 12g & wanted clowns too but I'm glad I went with smaller fish.

Although smaller fish are a good idea Oscellaris pairs do quite well in a 10 gallon. (if it's not filled to the brim with rock and coral.) However that's a full load in a 10 gallon tank.

laugh · 08/19/2011, 04:27 PM

Rainfords goby, pajama cardinal, citron goby, yellow watchmen and pistol pair are hard to beat.

jong11 · 08/19/2011, 05:56 PM

I have a pair of oscellaris in my 10 gal and they are doing fine.

lhbruen · 08/20/2011, 09:22 AM

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll think about those choices, and hopefully, others will throw in their opinions. Personally, I'm looking for a fish(es) that can swim about, and does this throughout the day. Though I like gobies, they spend too much time on the floor, which is what I'm trying to avoid.

lhbruen · 08/20/2011, 11:00 AM

I'll upload pictures of my aquarium shortly.

lhbruen · 08/20/2011, 11:09 AM

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Russter · 08/20/2011, 11:22 AM

Very nice looking aquascape, but I would be concerned about any metals leaching from your flat rocks.

08/18/2011, 04:10 PM	#1
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	Nano fish recommendation(s) please! I've had a newly started 10gallon running for roughly a month now, and have nothing but a DSB, live rock, and snails, with various hermits and small crabs. I'm in no rush to force any livestock into the system. I like planning these things ahead... With that being said, I am curious to know from other nano aquarists what fish do well in tiny environments.

08/18/2011, 04:16 PM	#2
cmof29 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 424	Clownfish or gobies. __________________ ~Obsessed with lps~ Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder and 75 gallon mixed reef

08/18/2011, 04:19 PM	#3
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!! with a 10g.. I would have to say.. one or maybe two clown gobies I have both the yellow clown goby & green clown goby... and I love their little personalities!! They would probably have more fun in a 10g (more secure) IMO.. a 10g is too small for clownfish.. you could maybe do a pistol/goby pair in a 10g.. but I'm no expert I would take a look at www.liveaquaria.com for some ideas.. actually.. IMO... I would get rid of the crabs and maybe even do a sexy shrimp tank.. or pom pom crab tank.. they are alot of fun to watch too.. Good Luck!! and keep us up-to-date!!! Edit: here is the Nano Fish section http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+2124 the suggestions aren't "bible" but should help you __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS Last edited by thebkramer; 08/18/2011 at 04:29 PM.

08/18/2011, 04:23 PM	#4
fshaqrmman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 133	six line wrasse __________________ 90 Gallon Reef-Ready AGA, 20L Sump, (2) 250W Aqua Medic hqi pendants, Aqua Euro Chiller, (2) Vortech mp10w es, JBJ ATO

08/18/2011, 04:44 PM	#7
kingfisher62 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: massachusetts Posts: 4,972	An antennae goby would be an excellent choice for a 10G. I also agree with the clown goby recommendation. A firefish is a good choice also. __________________ 55g Tank - 216W T5's Foxface, tomato clown, yellow tailed damsel, Starrie Blennie, LPS and softies 29G Biocube- 120W LED's 2 percular clown, Six line Wrasse , LPS and softies Current Tank Info: 55 gl. Reef tank ,29g biocube Reef

08/18/2011, 04:36 PM	#5
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	@fshaqrmman I was contemplating a Six Line Wrasse. I've always admired them.

08/18/2011, 04:38 PM	#6
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	Anyone have any comments on a Bangai Cardinal... just one?

08/18/2011, 04:45 PM	#8
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	Neon Goby, friendly little fish.

08/18/2011, 08:31 PM	#11
kingfisher62 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: massachusetts Posts: 4,972	Thank You! __________________ 55g Tank - 216W T5's Foxface, tomato clown, yellow tailed damsel, Starrie Blennie, LPS and softies 29G Biocube- 120W LED's 2 percular clown, Six line Wrasse , LPS and softies Current Tank Info: 55 gl. Reef tank ,29g biocube Reef

08/19/2011, 07:48 AM	#13
CodeMan28 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 113	i like watchmen gobys

08/19/2011, 08:40 AM	#14
Fishfriend1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phillidelphia Burbs Posts: 20	My personal fav is the Firefish. Adorable little fellas. __________________ Be a Friend, Save a Life - You Could Be A Hero Other Sites: Aquaria Central, Sporewiki, GoGoAnime, NarutoFanonWiki, MultiverseWiki, SporeFanonWiki, MaximumRideWiki, FishkeepingWiki Current Tank Info: 30 Tall (20gal sump) - 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 2 Firefish, 2 Pepermint Shrimp, 2 Hermits, 42lbs of LR, T5 Lighting (Tank is under construction, but that's the dream :))

08/19/2011, 09:21 AM	#15
demonnite57 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 253	Firefish are good ones as well, but every single I've ever had has decided that they liked listening to the Siren's call of my carpet. __________________ This hobby is NOT a hobby! Once you come to the realization it's an addiction all will be well! Current Tank Info: 75g Reef (drilled) w/ 30g Sump/Fuge (8x54W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 750 x2, Koralia 1, RKL+ System); 44g Penta Corner Reef (6x18W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 1 x4)

08/19/2011, 09:55 AM	#16
Fish Biscuit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,164	10g is too small for a clown, I have a 12g & wanted clowns too but I'm glad I went with smaller fish. Firefish, blennies, & gobies all good suggestions. I went w/ a tailspot blenny & a goby/pistol pair. Steve recommended the goby/pistol pair. If you go w/ the goby & pistol be prepared for all the construction going on, these kids never stop working & every few days change the opening to their cave. They hid alot the first few weeks but come out all the time for breakfast now.

08/19/2011, 10:05 AM	#17
sucker_fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Covington, TN Posts: 441	+1 for the goby/pitol pair, sure they would like your DSB, also the clown gobies, they dont require large tanks and they are full of personality, cool little guys to watch.

08/19/2011, 04:27 PM	#19
laugh Member of the Registry Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,226	Rainfords goby, pajama cardinal, citron goby, yellow watchmen and pistol pair are hard to beat. __________________ NORK President Current Tank Info: All gone

08/19/2011, 05:56 PM	#20
jong11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 396	I have a pair of oscellaris in my 10 gal and they are doing fine. __________________ 10 gallon nano - par 38 led bulb, 2 hk nano 240gph, 75w jager heater, aquaclear 70 (w/ ac 20 impeller), rkl controller Current Tank Info: 10 gal nano, 40 gal breeder (in progress)

08/20/2011, 09:22 AM	#21
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll think about those choices, and hopefully, others will throw in their opinions. Personally, I'm looking for a fish(es) that can swim about, and does this throughout the day. Though I like gobies, they spend too much time on the floor, which is what I'm trying to avoid.

08/20/2011, 11:00 AM	#22
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	I'll upload pictures of my aquarium shortly.

08/20/2011, 11:09 AM	#23
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	IMG_6888.jpg IMG_6891.jpg IMG_6894.jpg IMG_6896.jpg IMG_6902.jpg

08/20/2011, 11:18 AM	#24
lhbruen Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 23	IMG_6903.jpg IMG_6905.jpg IMG_6910.jpg IMG_6912.jpg IMG_6915.jpg

08/20/2011, 11:22 AM	#25
Russter Northern Reefer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 531	Very nice looking aquascape, but I would be concerned about any metals leaching from your flat rocks. __________________ - Russ Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

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