Narrow Tank

Craigsmith · 02/03/2016, 07:54 PM

I picked up a fish tank over the summer that is a 13 gallon with the dimensions of 24 x 8 x 16. With a width of 8 inches, I realized that it may be difficult to keep corals in such a narrow tank. Anyone have any suggestions (for coral and fish)? I also would like to know if anyone knew of a good, cheap lighting system for someone on a tight budget. Thanks guys

alton · 02/03/2016, 08:28 PM

With Petco having there $1 a gallon every so often, it maybe a good deal to pick up a 20 gallon tank. The tank you describe maybe too small unless you go with some 1" gobies

Craigsmith · 02/03/2016, 08:39 PM

I won't be able to pick up a new tank, and need to make use of this one.

Reef Frog · 02/03/2016, 10:26 PM

That could be a cool tank with corals and a whole bunch of sexy shrimp running up and down. A clown goby would also work for a fish, maybe even a pair.

o2manyfish · 02/04/2016, 04:43 AM

Several different gobies would be fine. Smaller damsel species. Royal Gramma, Assesors, cardinals... lots of options available - just research your purchases well before making them

Dave B

Dkuhlmann · 02/04/2016, 04:48 AM

There are also the pygmy wrasses you can choose from 3 different ones.

Craigsmith · 02/04/2016, 01:13 PM

As far as low light corals go, what do you think? I have a high flow pump.

Reef Frog · 02/04/2016, 02:04 PM

A wall to wall acan lord display could be awesome.

Craigsmith · 02/05/2016, 10:11 AM

Anything else?

02/03/2016, 07:54 PM	#1
Craigsmith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 4	Narrow Tank I picked up a fish tank over the summer that is a 13 gallon with the dimensions of 24 x 8 x 16. With a width of 8 inches, I realized that it may be difficult to keep corals in such a narrow tank. Anyone have any suggestions (for coral and fish)? I also would like to know if anyone knew of a good, cheap lighting system for someone on a tight budget. Thanks guys

02/04/2016, 04:43 AM	#5
o2manyfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Encino, CA Posts: 6,199	Several different gobies would be fine. Smaller damsel species. Royal Gramma, Assesors, cardinals... lots of options available - just research your purchases well before making them Dave B __________________ 560g Display. 1500g System Volume. (2) 180g Outdoor Frag Tanks. 340g Sump, 30g 2 story surge tank. Dasatco EXT 9. Bubble King Skimmer. Ozone. UV. 5' Fluidized Sand Filter. Avast Kalk Mixer. Current Tank Info: 560g SPS Dominant Reef / 1500g Total System

02/04/2016, 04:48 AM	#6
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	There are also the pygmy wrasses you can choose from 3 different ones. __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

02/03/2016, 08:28 PM	#2
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	With Petco having there $1 a gallon every so often, it maybe a good deal to pick up a 20 gallon tank. The tank you describe maybe too small unless you go with some 1" gobies

02/03/2016, 08:39 PM	#3
Craigsmith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 4	I won't be able to pick up a new tank, and need to make use of this one.

02/03/2016, 10:26 PM	#4
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	That could be a cool tank with corals and a whole bunch of sexy shrimp running up and down. A clown goby would also work for a fish, maybe even a pair.

02/04/2016, 01:13 PM	#7
Craigsmith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 4	As far as low light corals go, what do you think? I have a high flow pump.

02/04/2016, 02:04 PM	#8
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	A wall to wall acan lord display could be awesome.

02/05/2016, 10:11 AM	#9
Craigsmith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 4	Anything else?