Fish Suggestions

Mcluett · 11/08/2012, 12:02 PM

Hello All,

I am looking to get back into the hobby but on a smaller scale. I am currently getting a price for a 16x16x10 tank, but while I am waiting for that I was going to start doing some research on some possible inhabitants.

What are some good active fish, that will stay in the water column, that would be suitable for an 11 gallon shallow tank. There will be ample swimming room as I am planning an open scape.

MrTuskfish · 11/08/2012, 01:07 PM

There are very few, if any, fish that are considered "open water" fish that would do well in 11 gallons. Her's a site that may help:http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+2124

Mcluett · 11/08/2012, 01:12 PM

I was afraid that gobies would be all that was available. I like them I was just looking for some movement, something to maybe weave around the rocks. I used to have a sixline wrasse and I loved him cruising around the tank.

Maybe I will have to bump up to a 20x20x10

sponger0 · 11/08/2012, 02:07 PM

Yeah you will need alot bigger tank if you want something with movement.

11/08/2012, 12:02 PM	#1
Mcluett Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 59	Fish Suggestions Hello All, I am looking to get back into the hobby but on a smaller scale. I am currently getting a price for a 16x16x10 tank, but while I am waiting for that I was going to start doing some research on some possible inhabitants. What are some good active fish, that will stay in the water column, that would be suitable for an 11 gallon shallow tank. There will be ample swimming room as I am planning an open scape. Last edited by Mcluett; 11/08/2012 at 12:15 PM.

11/08/2012, 01:07 PM	#2
MrTuskfish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Wild Blue Yonder Posts: 8,887	There are very few, if any, fish that are considered "open water" fish that would do well in 11 gallons. Her's a site that may help:http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+2124 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat. Steve Current Tank Info: 180, 2-240 FOWLRs, 240 reef

11/08/2012, 01:12 PM	#3
Mcluett Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 59	I was afraid that gobies would be all that was available. I like them I was just looking for some movement, something to maybe weave around the rocks. I used to have a sixline wrasse and I loved him cruising around the tank. Maybe I will have to bump up to a 20x20x10

11/08/2012, 02:07 PM	#4
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Yeah you will need alot bigger tank if you want something with movement.