10g ?

[Russell13]

is a 10g tank too small to keep marine fish??

if not can you recomend some fish for me??

I would quite like to have a clown fish is that possible???

I do not want to have a shrimp/crab tank id prefare fish

what do you think is the best setup??

please help from a newbie

 

[Betta5]

Well i just started a 12 Uk gallon (dunno if you are in US) and i have a tomato clown in there and a fire fish. I would keep a clown and something else small in there. A FOWLR tank would be the best for me, but i do a FO and its going really well. Its all up to you, someone will be along with some more help.

Hope i helped a bit
sean

 

[steelhealr]

10 gallons is the limit for what I would call a 'standard' nano tank. Unfortunately, people stock a ten gallon with fish that shouldn't be cramped into such small quarters. The most optimal fish for a 10 gallon is a small clown goby or a firefish. Firefish are shy and tend NOT to leave the area of their darthole. They are hardy but like to jump.

Minimal tank volumes for clownfish are 30G's. Some people squeeze them into 20's.

The issue with nano tanks is that they are inherently unstable. The more fish you add..the more food you add...the more fish poop and nitrates. If you like marine fish, get a larger tank....a 29 or 30G. Try not to put more than 1 fish in.

SH

 

[Betta5]

i have seen people with clowns in 5 gallons, loads of people keep them in their 12 gallons too

 

[steelhealr]

That doesn't make it right. SH

 

[steelhealr]

Amphiprion ocellaris
Family: Pomacentridae
Range: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific
Size: Up to 3½ inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 20 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Easy
Reproduction: Egg Layer

Amphiprion percula

Family: Pomacentridae
Range: Western Pacific, The Great Barrier Reef
Size: Up to 3 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 20 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer

Anyone can do anything they want. It's a personal choice if one decides to be a conscientious aquarist or NOT. Fish CAN BE STRESSED. SH

 

[Betta5]

sorry i deleted the rest of my message b4 i posted it, i went on top say how bad it was for the poor clown fish. I know im getting my tomato clown at leased a 45 gallon (uk) and i agree it really isn't right.

 

[JakeKM]

I have a 7g with 2 green chromis in, they have been in there for a year now. I know a good site dedicated to nano reefs i am sorry if you are not aloud to link to sites i am a newb. they have a realy good stocking guide

www.nanotank.com