how many fish can i have in my nano tank

Sabz0794 · 07/07/2015, 04:34 PM

I have a 25 Gallon FOWLR, I currently have 1 Ocellaris Clownfish and a yellow belly damselfish, I want to know how many fish can I have in my aquarium max?

btw not a reef nano...!

homer1475 · 07/07/2015, 04:38 PM

With 2 damsels, your probably done. They get big and very aggressive, typically killing anything that it feels competes for space.

Sabz0794 · 07/08/2015, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by homer1475

With 2 damsels, your probably done. They get big and very aggressive, typically killing anything that it feels competes for space.

How many fish do u have in your aquarium? N what do u have?

homer1475 · 07/08/2015, 06:26 AM

29G biocube I have 2 snowflake clowns(mated pair so they don't fight), 1 black capped basslet, and 1 citron goby. Might add back another flame angel that died in TTM, but not sure right now.

I know my suggestion sounded a little harsh(didn't intend it to be that way), but damsels are known to be very aggressive when they get bigger, and clown fish are in the damsel family.

I take the general rule of thumb from the FW hobby, one inch of fish per gallon of water. Take into consideration what size the fish will become when fully grown, not what it is now.

ReefWreak · 07/08/2015, 07:15 AM

It's not about how many fishes, its more full grown size plus temperament. Your damsel, as it is now, will probably turn on additional fishes and attack them to the death, particularly if it doesn't have a "home" in the rocks like a dead coral head or something to protect.

Damsels just tend to be particularly aggressive over time. Same with maroon clowns.

Maximum fishes in a 25g FOWLR? Maybe 6-8, but again, entirely dependent on fish size, potential size, and temperment. You could add a deep sand bed and add a bunch of pearly jawfishes, and they'd get along fine and be a super cool display.

Go pick up the "101 best nano-reef species" and it'll show you temperament, compatibility, and approximate tank size appropriate for each of the fishes.

malira · 07/08/2015, 07:41 AM

I agree with above but another consideration is bioload.
Rethink you damsel, pretty fish but aggressive. My son has a 90g and he had to get rid of his.

6 to 8 fish
You can also put in several dart fish. They swim at the top so you need a cover. My favorite blenny is the midas blenny. A goby. A couple of of clowns.

Sabz0794 · 07/08/2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefWreak

It's not about how many fishes, its more full grown size plus temperament. Your damsel, as it is now, will probably turn on additional fishes and attack them to the death, particularly if it doesn't have a "home" in the rocks like a dead coral head or something to protect.

Damsels just tend to be particularly aggressive over time. Same with maroon clowns.

Maximum fishes in a 25g FOWLR? Maybe 6-8, but again, entirely dependent on fish size, potential size, and temperment. You could add a deep sand bed and add a bunch of pearly jawfishes, and they'd get along fine and be a super cool display.

Go pick up the "101 best nano-reef species" and it'll show you temperament, compatibility, and approximate tank size appropriate for each of the fishes.

yea I know it totally depends on their size when fully grown, I only plan to add fish that don't tend to get that big anyway, and luckily my sand bed is pretty deep, so il look into the jawfish that your talking about, I wouldt mind that at all(hope I can find them tho, its really hard finding saltwater fish where im at :/ ), and like you said, the number in my head wasn't any more than 8, I totally knew I wasn't putting more than 8 in there, n probably less, just wanted to see what everyone else to make sure im on the right train of thought.... but thnx for the suggestion

I appreciate it! btw I know im probably gona end up getting rid of that only damsel I have, theyre soo aggressive and annoying to have.. smh

ezcompany · 07/08/2015, 10:12 PM

if you're looking into a jawfish, minimum 7 to 8 inches of mixed rubble and sand is ideal. they will jump a lot if they don't feel secure in their hole.

donut0079 · 07/09/2015, 04:41 AM

You also want to consider the area of the tank that the fish you are choosing live in. You may not want five fish that prefer open water. Fish like a goby can allow you to add fish and avoid constant conflict.

Jandawil · 07/09/2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by homer1475

Might add back another flame angel that died in TTM, but not sure right now.

I'd be careful of a flame in a tank of that size. I had to tear my rock apart and get my flame out. He became very aggressive and picked on the clowns and caused one to jump out.

Spartanman22 · 07/09/2015, 09:25 PM

I have a 25 gallon cube with the following fish: mated pair of picassos, 2 longspine cardinals, pearly jawfish, flame hawk, black leopard wrasse, yellow coris wrasse, and a chalk basslet.

I intend to add a whitespot pygmy filefish, and possibly a third long spine.

07/07/2015, 04:34 PM	#1
Sabz0794 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 9	how many fish can i have in my nano tank I have a 25 Gallon FOWLR, I currently have 1 Ocellaris Clownfish and a yellow belly damselfish, I want to know how many fish can I have in my aquarium max? btw not a reef nano...! Last edited by Sabz0794; 07/07/2015 at 04:35 PM. Reason: missing info

07/07/2015, 04:38 PM	#2
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	With 2 damsels, your probably done. They get big and very aggressive, typically killing anything that it feels competes for space. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

07/08/2015, 06:26 AM	#4
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	29G biocube I have 2 snowflake clowns(mated pair so they don't fight), 1 black capped basslet, and 1 citron goby. Might add back another flame angel that died in TTM, but not sure right now. I know my suggestion sounded a little harsh(didn't intend it to be that way), but damsels are known to be very aggressive when they get bigger, and clown fish are in the damsel family. I take the general rule of thumb from the FW hobby, one inch of fish per gallon of water. Take into consideration what size the fish will become when fully grown, not what it is now. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

07/08/2015, 10:12 PM	#8
ezcompany Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,640	if you're looking into a jawfish, minimum 7 to 8 inches of mixed rubble and sand is ideal. they will jump a lot if they don't feel secure in their hole. __________________ Jin Have a nice day! Current Tank Info: IM40

07/08/2015, 07:15 AM	#5
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	It's not about how many fishes, its more full grown size plus temperament. Your damsel, as it is now, will probably turn on additional fishes and attack them to the death, particularly if it doesn't have a "home" in the rocks like a dead coral head or something to protect. Damsels just tend to be particularly aggressive over time. Same with maroon clowns. Maximum fishes in a 25g FOWLR? Maybe 6-8, but again, entirely dependent on fish size, potential size, and temperment. You could add a deep sand bed and add a bunch of pearly jawfishes, and they'd get along fine and be a super cool display. Go pick up the "101 best nano-reef species" and it'll show you temperament, compatibility, and approximate tank size appropriate for each of the fishes.

07/08/2015, 07:41 AM	#6
malira Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 113	I agree with above but another consideration is bioload. Rethink you damsel, pretty fish but aggressive. My son has a 90g and he had to get rid of his. 6 to 8 fish You can also put in several dart fish. They swim at the top so you need a cover. My favorite blenny is the midas blenny. A goby. A couple of of clowns.

07/09/2015, 04:41 AM	#9
donut0079 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wyomissing, PA Posts: 226	You also want to consider the area of the tank that the fish you are choosing live in. You may not want five fish that prefer open water. Fish like a goby can allow you to add fish and avoid constant conflict.

07/09/2015, 09:25 PM	#11
Spartanman22 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oswego Posts: 1,314	I have a 25 gallon cube with the following fish: mated pair of picassos, 2 longspine cardinals, pearly jawfish, flame hawk, black leopard wrasse, yellow coris wrasse, and a chalk basslet. I intend to add a whitespot pygmy filefish, and possibly a third long spine.