New Nano, 70 -80l

[Robbo851]

Hi, i was thinking about starting a small nano tank a 70-80l cube as this is all i can fit in due to my various fw tanks. i was gonna keep it simple and stocking small. no coral just live rock. i was thinking
2 common clown
1 royal grammer
1 other small fish
1 shrimp

would this work? if so what other fish and shrimp type would you recomend?

 

[Robbo851]

done a bit more research now , with that in mind i might go for

2 common clown
1 royal grammer
2 neon goby
2 cleaner shrimp

Would this work?

 

[black molly3]

the royal grammer will nip at your shrimps. they are very territorial so im not sure if the grammer would work. my one killed my camel shrimp. how about 3 clowns 2 neon gobies and 2 shrimp that should work out. but if you want a royal grammar i would definately make sure there is enough hides for everyone but if i was you i wouldnt get one even though they look beautiful
good luck
keep us updated with pics

 

[Robbo851]

the royal grammer will nip at your shrimps. they are very territorial so im not sure if the grammer would work. my one killed my camel shrimp. how about 3 clowns 2 neon gobies and 2 shrimp that should work out. but if you want a royal grammar i would definately make sure there is enough hides for everyone but if i was you i wouldnt get one even though they look beautiful
good luck
keep us updated with pics

thats a real shame cos they are the most colurful small fish i have ever seen,
is there anything i could replace it with except another clown?
also what about a small starfish as well?

 

[1entra]

Well how about a firefish? I dont think the RG would be too bad with shrimps as I have on many occassions seen them in living in reefs together and its the first Ive heard of such a thing, but it may be a hit and miss, but IMO go for it.

There are many other colourful fish, how about a banghai cardinal or a firefish? They tend to be quite peaceful. Id get a fire shrimp though as they are really bright coloured, however they do tend to hide a lot!

 

[SkiFletch]

1entra's right

and I hate to nitpick, but its Gramma, not Grammer

 

[Robbo851]

Your right the fire shrimp are nice, but the cleaner shrimp are good as part of a clean up crew and more readily avaliable

might go with
2 clown
2 neon goby
1 purple firefish
2 cleaner shrimp

Is a chocolate chip starfish a good idea for the size tank?

 

[chrissaysyes]

and I hate to nitpick, but its Gramma, not Grammer

You beat me to it

Fire shrimp are cleaners as well. I wouldnt do two of them in a tank that small, it's probably possible and safe, just personal preference and opinion I guess.

 

[black molly3]

here is a useful site if you havent already been on it http/www.liveaquaria.com/ it tells you all about fish,inverts and corals.realy useful.
hope this helped and good luck

 

[nanocubeking]

here is a useful site if you havent already been on it [URL="http/www.liveaquaria.com/"]http/www.liveaquaria.com/[/URL] it tells you all about fish,inverts and corals.realy useful.
hope this helped and good luck

If you want reef then dont do a chocolate chip star they eat corals. And its still a pretty small tank for any starfish.

 

[1entra]

Is a chocolate chip starfish a good idea for the size tank?

Personally I'd recommend you go against the idea of getting a CCS as they are predatory and a small tank like yours may not be an ideal environment for one! If you want a starfish then how about getting a serpant star? They are hardy and much easier to look afer as they are scavengers and so make good clean up crew!

 

[Robbo851]

Right well think i wil;l keep it simple and go with
2 clown
2 neon goby
1 purple firefish
2 cleaner shrimp

Can anyone suggest a good 60-80 l easy to set up tank that looks modern and stylish?

ps . Do they all have solid backs?

 

[fiskkeeperpro]

what about a 12 gal nano cube? E.g. the D&D cubes or the orca range. I think orca tl450 looks nice and it osnt that much. Ther eis the new tl550 out now aswell

 

[Robbo851]

i like the d & d nano 90 id this any good? should be a good size to hold
2 clown
2 neon goby
1 purple firefish
2 cleaner shrimp