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[clownfishy]

I am acquiring a new tank at Thanksgiving and it is around 15 to 20 gallons. This will be my first experience with small tanks (my other saltwater tank is 60 gallons) and I was wondering if they are easier to take care of? Also what fish are recommended for such small tanks?
Thanks

 

[all4wheels2]

Small tanks are actually a little more difficult just because it's a smaller water volume to keep in check. When something goes bad, it goes bad quick lol. I have a 40g, a 29g, and a 14g. I definitely spend more time on the smaller tanks than the 40g. But I still think it's worth it

As far as fish...Nano Fish

If you get closer to a 20g, I would say you could have a clownfish as well.

 

[Greenturtle]

I would recommend a clownfish, a yellow watchman goby, and maybe a clown goby

 

[clownfishy]

Thanks I already have two young and small clownfish in my big tank and I did know if that would be ok since I heard you need at least a fourty gallon for a pair. Is it easier to keep vocals in a smaller tank or a bigger one? I have seen slot of small tanks with just beautiful corals.

 

[Greenturtle]

Thanks I already have two young and small clownfish in my big tank and I did know if that would be ok since I heard you need at least a fourty gallon for a pair. Is it easier to keep vocals in a smaller tank or a bigger one? I have seen slot of small tanks with just beautiful corals.

2 Occelaris clownfish will do ok in a 20 gallon.

It doesn't matter what size a tank is with corals. You can add more corals to a bigger tank, but it is harder to position them to your liking. And lighting is cheaper for a smaller tank.

 

[adeebm]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703 will answer all your questions on what fish you can keep in a 20g

--Adeeb

 

[clownfishy]

I am acquiring a new tank at Thanksgiving and it is around 15 to 20 gallons. This will be my first experience with small tanks (my other saltwater tank is 60 gallons) and I was wondering if they are easier to take care of? Also what fish are recommended for such small tanks?
Thanks

 

[clownfishy]

Thanks for all of your advice!