What fish are suitable for a Nano

[kiwi3221]

I have what is probable considered a bigger Nano reef. It is 15 gallons and I have a HUGE red pacific common hermit (5inches) and he is soon to be joined by some different types of snails, hermits and 2 peppermint shrimp. However it just seems wrong not to have a few fish in there. If I can I'd like atleast one different type fish and then maybe 3 chromis. Have any suggestions? I'd really like to add fish.

[kiwi3221]

I'm thinking maybe I should rethink this whole peppermint shrimp thing as he may possibly try and eat 'em. Anyone have any ideas? I probably really need to get rid of him but no one wants him and he really is cute and seems generally good natured so far except that he did eat my longnose hawk...oh yeah and my brand new xenia!!!!!. Other than that he doesn't seem to have eaten anything else when he was in my bigger tank. I wonder how long these darn things live for. With my luck forever! I'm sorta attached to him somewhat but wouldn't ever buy another!

[Andy]

Cindy

A couple of purple firefish would look really nice in that tank.

[KevinFJB]

I kept a Royal Gramma and a Clown in a 10g...are you running a skimmer?

[pyroz]

most smaller gobies would be fine in there.. I wouldnt go with anymore than 1 or 2 fish in there though IMO.. a good pistol/goby combo would do nicely in there

also keep in mind your oversized hermit will most likely eat your snails... there very oportunistic creatures..

[psiico]

From what I've read hermits that big will eat everything they can. But I've been wrong before. I have two clowns in my nano. I'd second what's above, too, only 2 fish for a your tank, possibly 3. I'm nervous with 2 in my 10g. I'd only planned on 3 for my 29g, possiblt 4.

[Ducatti]

i know somone who has 6 or 7 fishes in his 35...everything is fine

[psiico]

Even not taking bioload factors into account I'd be concerned about territory issues placing 6 or 7 fish in a 35. I suppose it depends on size and type of fish.

[Ducatti]

i guess...shrugs...

[trigger]

Check out Dory's 20 Gal for some ideas!
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7001&highlight=dory

Trigger

[Wiggler]

Dory has a beautiful nano, but just keep in mind Cindy, that although you may put 1 or 2 fish in there.. you have to be careful of territorial issues.

The fish you choose could be OK, or they may not be.. It' truly a crap shoot.

I have a 10g with 1 p. clown. I've tried other fish but "Nemo" keeps eating them up! So I have found out that I will never be able to have more than 1 fish in my 10g because I own a Killer Clown Fish.

Pam

[Ducatti]

Dory has 5 fishes in her 20g...they are all small fishes...makes sense to me :)

[ChrisB]

I would like to advise against chromis. Chromis are swimmers and it would be little cruel to put them in nano.

[CanadianGuy]

Just because someone does something...and it happens to work out...doesn't make it the right thing to do.

15g = 2 fish tops IMO.

[jacquot385]

I had two percs in my JBJ at first and one of them died because I was a newbie and forgot to check my salinity (please don't stone me :() Anywho, I got another clown for my B-day and my old clown kicked his tail all the time. One time my old clown even dive-bombed the new clown and bit his top fin and shook him. Will I ever be able to get another clown for my tank?!?!?!

Also, I now have a pistol shrimp in my tank and was wondering what is the best goby to pair it with (looks and personality wise)?

[SteveO]

I wouldn't put anything in with that large hermit in such a small space.

[Aquadude]

jacquot385,
You can get another clownfish for your tank you just can't dump it in and say "here's your new mate". The clownfish you have now is more than likely a female. Males turn into females if one dies or only one clownfish is present in the tank. So what you need to do is buy another clownfish about half the size of the one you have but to make sure the one you buy is male, take the "runt of the litter" from your local fish store. This one will probably be a male. Introduce her new boyfriend by putting him in a clear container that allows water to flow through it but prevents the fish from injuring each other. Place him close to were she likes to hang out like near a hosted anemone. Observe thier behaviour. Look for the submissive male dance. The little guy should quiver and shake and turn himself sideways as she charges at him. Once she accepts him as a new mate you can release the little guy. Don't be surprised if some fin nipping goes on, she may still try and show him who's boss. If she doesn't back off you may have to rescue him and try and find another mate. Good luck!

To the original poster: Get rid of that hermit crab or you'll be feeding him expensive fish for his dinner.

[Michael_Lambert]

You can see my current JBJ, It has a Clownfish, Yellow Wrasse and a Cleaner shrimp

[neemo]

Try a Unicorn tang or maybe a Queen angel ;)

[Wiggler]

LOL neemo careful the Tang police will come after ya!

Pam