30g Tank

ThunderTang · 01/31/2010, 03:42 PM

This is a basic 30g, I don't have a sump or Fuge. I'm looking for fish ideas for my 30g tank. Yes i know it's small but i'm still kinda a begginer even though my dad is an expert. I can't wait to see what ideas you guys come up with. I may post some tank pictures.

I have no corals...Yet!

Fish
a pair of B&W Occ. clows
1 pajama cardinal

Octoshark · 01/31/2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderTang

I don't have a sump or Fudge.

lol, its 'fuge not fudge! Fudge is like pudding

One very interesting matchup is a pistol shrimp and watchman goby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QOkd6fzOLM

The goby stands guard at the burrow entrance and protects the pistol shrimp as the shrimp builds/maintains the cave. Very interesting to watch.

Octoshark · 01/31/2010, 03:56 PM

LiveAquaria.com
BlueZooAquatics.com

Go search those sites and check out all of the corals, fish, and inverts to get a good idea of whats available and what you might like to have in your tank.

Shane Hoffman · 01/31/2010, 03:57 PM

You are pretty close to being maxed out on fish for a 30 gallon. If you add a fuge and or sumo you could do one more fish.....no more than 4 inches IMO. Be patient, dont overstock and you will become an expert like your father. If it were me and I had your tank and wanted to add a fish I would add a small yellow corrise wrasse or maybe a flame hawk fish. Honestly I think you would be better off investing in a 20 gallon sump. If you do add another fish and decide not to add a sump make sure you are vigilant with water changes and testing. Good luck!!!

ThunderTang · 01/31/2010, 04:35 PM

I'd probably get a goby/shrimp pair. I'm just probably going to have maybe 5 fish in the tank. more ideas welcome

moonyrat · 01/31/2010, 04:43 PM

I recently bought 2 fire fish for my 29gal, they looks great

Octoshark · 01/31/2010, 04:49 PM

I agree with shane about being close to maxed out unless you add a sump. So yea just a little more.

If you do decide to go with a shrimp/goby pair then make sure you pair up the right species as not all species will pair with one another. Getting the right species together will increase your odds of having them pair up.

ThunderTang · 01/31/2010, 05:13 PM

*smacks forehead* I gave a quick glance at my sand, i don't think it's deep enough for a shrimp and goby to make a home in. I'll looks at some firefish, i've found them interesting.

jenjen · 01/31/2010, 07:09 PM

Tail spot blenny has a great personality and stays small. Might be worth considering.

Bonta · 01/31/2010, 07:11 PM

Perhaps a dwarf centropyge angel. A Flame Angel throws in a great splash of red.

ThunderTang · 02/01/2010, 05:44 AM

A blenny sounds like a good idea, I Absolutely love flame angles but I think I'm going to go with a Coral beauty since they are a lot nicer. I really don't want my $60.00 B&W clowns, and Pajama cardinal dead.

Chiefsurfer · 02/01/2010, 07:56 AM

I honestly would get a clown goby, and a 2nd pj for the other one to have as a friend. From what I hear, cardinals do much better in pairs or more. I think with those 2 additions, you'd be done with fish.

ThunderTang · 02/01/2010, 03:33 PM

I may be moving the cardinal back to my dad's tank, i think it liked having more places to hide in the 300.

ThunderTang · 02/01/2010, 04:24 PM

Change of plans we put the cardinal back in the 300 and the tangs would never leave him alone even though it used to live there with them. So we caught him, put him back in my tank. He will stay in there until he dies of old age and i will try to get him a friend.

I'll try to get some pictures up.

01/31/2010, 03:42 PM	#1
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	30g Tank This is a basic 30g, I don't have a sump or Fuge. I'm looking for fish ideas for my 30g tank. Yes i know it's small but i'm still kinda a begginer even though my dad is an expert. I can't wait to see what ideas you guys come up with. I may post some tank pictures. I have no corals...Yet! Fish a pair of B&W Occ. clows 1 pajama cardinal __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish). Last edited by ThunderTang; 01/31/2010 at 04:33 PM.

01/31/2010, 03:56 PM	#3
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	LiveAquaria.com BlueZooAquatics.com Go search those sites and check out all of the corals, fish, and inverts to get a good idea of whats available and what you might like to have in your tank. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

01/31/2010, 03:57 PM	#4
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	You are pretty close to being maxed out on fish for a 30 gallon. If you add a fuge and or sumo you could do one more fish.....no more than 4 inches IMO. Be patient, dont overstock and you will become an expert like your father. If it were me and I had your tank and wanted to add a fish I would add a small yellow corrise wrasse or maybe a flame hawk fish. Honestly I think you would be better off investing in a 20 gallon sump. If you do add another fish and decide not to add a sump make sure you are vigilant with water changes and testing. Good luck!!! __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

01/31/2010, 04:35 PM	#5
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	I'd probably get a goby/shrimp pair. I'm just probably going to have maybe 5 fish in the tank. more ideas welcome __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).

01/31/2010, 04:49 PM	#7
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	I agree with shane about being close to maxed out unless you add a sump. So yea just a little more. If you do decide to go with a shrimp/goby pair then make sure you pair up the right species as not all species will pair with one another. Getting the right species together will increase your odds of having them pair up. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

01/31/2010, 04:43 PM	#6
moonyrat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 180	I recently bought 2 fire fish for my 29gal, they looks great

01/31/2010, 05:13 PM	#8
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	smacks forehead I gave a quick glance at my sand, i don't think it's deep enough for a shrimp and goby to make a home in. I'll looks at some firefish, i've found them interesting. __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).

01/31/2010, 07:09 PM	#9
jenjen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Langley BC, Canada Posts: 1,710	Tail spot blenny has a great personality and stays small. Might be worth considering. __________________ "Challenges forge the greatness in you" Current Tank Info: 180gal softy reef (Apr '09)

01/31/2010, 07:11 PM	#10
Bonta Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 453	Perhaps a dwarf centropyge angel. A Flame Angel throws in a great splash of red. __________________ I sometimes talk to my fish when no ones around. Current Tank Info: 60g

02/01/2010, 05:44 AM	#11
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	A blenny sounds like a good idea, I Absolutely love flame angles but I think I'm going to go with a Coral beauty since they are a lot nicer. I really don't want my $60.00 B&W clowns, and Pajama cardinal dead. __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).

02/01/2010, 07:56 AM	#12
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	I honestly would get a clown goby, and a 2nd pj for the other one to have as a friend. From what I hear, cardinals do much better in pairs or more. I think with those 2 additions, you'd be done with fish. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

02/01/2010, 03:33 PM	#13
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	I may be moving the cardinal back to my dad's tank, i think it liked having more places to hide in the 300. __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).

02/01/2010, 04:24 PM	#14
ThunderTang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	Change of plans we put the cardinal back in the 300 and the tangs would never leave him alone even though it used to live there with them. So we caught him, put him back in my tank. He will stay in there until he dies of old age and i will try to get him a friend. I'll try to get some pictures up. __________________ Current Tank info:125g Livestock:1 female Black Occ., 1 male orange Occ. ,yellow watchman goby(starting to hate this fish).