Biocube 14, need fish suggestions.

[PapaNosio]

Hello fellow nano cubers, I just started stocking my 14g Biocube with a number of different corals and they seem to be doing great. Recently added an anenome and maroon clown to the party joining a bunch of cleaners (halloween hermit, cleaner shrimp, snails, and a handful of small hermits)

I'm looking to add another fish with personality that likes to hang out in the open (possibly a blenny). Any suggestions out there for something that is reef safe and will get along with the clown? Not really a wrasse man.

Photo attached, thanks!

 

[carey]

Theres several gobies and blennies you can add, even a firefish would work.

Have you looked on Aquarium Fish: Tropical Freshwater Fish and Saltwater Fish for Home Aquariums for ideas? They have a whole section of blennies, gobies and also nano fish sized ones.

 

[PapaNosio]

Thanks for the suggestiond, went with a multi-color blenny and a small coral beauty. All getting along fine.

The coral beauty is hiding out behind my coral cluster most of the time - assuming she needs some time to get used to the new environment.

Also added some new coral with a piece covered in red mushrooms, a purple feather duster, and a sm. orange sponge for color.

Is there a rule about a coral cutoff for a tank size?

 

[mdavidson]

You will love the coral beauty. I love mine. Took a day or so for it to come out of hiding and swim around. Great coloring and great personality.

 

[ocean]

Keep a close eye on the coral beauty....known to nip at corals, mine did. And they really need a bigger tank.

 

[all4wheels2]

Hello fellow nano cubers, I just started stocking my 14g Biocube with a number of different corals and they seem to be doing great. Recently added an anenome and maroon clown to the party joining a bunch of cleaners (halloween hermit, cleaner shrimp, snails, and a handful of small hermits)

Did you have to alter your lights at all for the corals and anemone?? I have the Biocube 14 (it's cycling now) and I want to do the same, but I'm not sure about the lights -- I still have the stock lights.

 

[PapaNosio]

Everything is stock in my tank, the standard biocube supports a variety of coral life but not all. Work with a knowledgable person at your aquarium store and they can guide you to coral that doesn't need special care or lighting.