| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
lukeskybaker 
Guest
Joined: March 23 2012
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 16
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: What fish go good in a small 24 gallon nano?
Posted: March 23 2012 at 11:45am |
I'm new to this hobby, and am loving it so far! I got a 24-gallon nano tank. What fish would you recommend? I'm thinking maybe 4 or 5 fish max, right? I've heard suggestions of getting two clown fish with an anemone, is that a good start? I also heard about getting a small blue tang...
Thanks!
|
 |
DLindquist
Guest
Joined: June 07 2008
Location: Lehi
Status: Offline
Points: 1573
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:18pm |
4-5 fish sounds decent to me. Your clowns are an option but add them last as they will become territorial. However, definitely a no on the "small" blue tang. Much like that cute little Great Dane puppy, a baby Blue Tang will become a much bigger Blue Tang. Some other suggestions; a Possum Wrasse, Clown Goby (which may nip at coral), a Pearly or Bluespotted Jawfish or a Barnacle Blenny (or some of the other smaller Blenny's)
Edited by DLindquist - March 23 2012 at 1:14pm
|
|
A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have.
|
|
BillyC
Guest
Joined: June 17 2011
Location: Clearfield
Status: Offline
Points: 1829
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:19pm |
|
Clownfish and anemone would be awesome. Personally, I would never get any tang in a 24g cube. Good luck!
|
|
Josh95
Guest
Joined: December 17 2010
Location: West Velley
Status: Offline
Points: 1763
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:19pm |
no on the tang. any tang should ever be in a tank < 3' i would do a 4 line wrasse or a 6 line. a bicolor blenny and maybe 2 clowns. no more than that though. imo
|
|
Josh M.
Phone: 406.471.1334
|
|
BillyC
Guest
Joined: June 17 2011
Location: Clearfield
Status: Offline
Points: 1829
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:23pm |
|
Just an FYI, your local fish store may try talking you into buying all sorts of fish for your cube but definitely do your research first. When I first got into the hobby, my local fish store talked me into buying 4 tangs for my 55g which ended up in a lot of deaths and an unhealthy tank.
|
|
Christianwaisath
Guest
Joined: January 05 2012
Location: Herriman
Status: Offline
Points: 380
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:28pm |
|
Also a few firefish are pretty cool, I have two in my 29 gallon biocube and they are super cool to look at with a cheep price tag! I also have chromis, which idk If you like the look of but they are only 4 bucks a piece
|
|
Cody
Guest
Joined: March 11 2011
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 512
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:39pm |
|
I have 2 clowns and a purple firefish and a yellow banded goby. Seems to do well in my 14g BC.
|
|
faith=fear
Guest
Joined: April 01 2011
Location: Logan, UT
Status: Offline
Points: 165
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:40pm |
2 Picasso clowns w/ rose anemone, McCosker Wrasse and a Flame Hawk. (this is what's in mine)!
Stay away from the 6-line! They turn mean and you will have a hard time ever getting the SOB out. No on the Tangs.
|
|
BobC63
Admin Group
Joined: January 17 2007
Location: Lehi, UT
Status: Offline
Points: 8973
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:49pm |
If I were limited to 5 fish here is what I would choose, added in the following order:
Bluespot Jawfish, with a DIY PVC "tunnel home" (1st)
Oscellaris (or Percula) Clownfish + RBTA
Melanarus Wrasse
Flame Angel - OR - Coral Beauty Angel
Longnose Butterfly (last)
Just basing list this on the coloration and 'personalities' of the fishes involved. This would give you 5 colorful, interesting - looking fishes that do not all look alike. On the Melanarus and Longnose you would need to get small specimens (2 - 3").
I think you could create quite a nice display with these fishes and a nice RBTA for the clownifish to host. You could also put in a pair of Fire Shrimp or Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, a few Peppermint Shrimp, and of course whatever types of coral you are looking to keep.
I would recommend a decent amount of Live Rock in such a setup to provide adequate 'grazing' places for the Angel and Butterfly to not feel too competitive with each other...
Edited by BobC63 - March 23 2012 at 12:52pm
|
|
- My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) -
* Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 *
|
|
fishnfresh
Guest
Joined: July 29 2011
Location: Layton
Status: Offline
Points: 1425
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 12:54pm |
|
If you go to liveaquaria.com there is a section for nano fish will give you some good ideas.
|
|
Cody
Guest
Joined: March 11 2011
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 512
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 1:19pm |
|
Sorry I meant High fin red banded goby.
|
|
Ryan Thompson
Guest
Joined: April 11 2006
Location: Lehi
Status: Offline
Points: 3546
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 23 2012 at 3:07pm |
I am on my second 24g tank. My first was over 2 years old when I took it down.
I have found that firefish are excellent fish in a smaller tank. They are very docile and easy to care for. Do NOT put more than one in though. In time, only one will remain as it will kill the others.
I tried a couple dwarf angels but none of them lasted.
Blennies and gobies are your best bet.
|
|
lukeskybaker
Guest
Joined: March 23 2012
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 16
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 29 2012 at 7:34pm |
|
Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions!
|
|
