Pico? Need Options for 2.5 or 5g tank

[jmay33]

What are the options for a 2.5 or 5 gallon pico reef? Just curious.

[TommyP]

Maybe some shrimp and/or snails. No fish that I am aware of.

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by TommyP

Maybe some shrimp and/or snails. No fish that I am aware of.

Cool. If this turns into a reality I really only want corals and a couple of inverts. I was just wondering if any fish could lead happy, healthy lives in one. Of course, my bettas each get a 5 or 10 gallon. I don't like cramping fish. I think it's mean. Lol. Thanks!

[TommyP]

I'm not aware of any fish that are okay in a 5g. Maybe someone will chime in. Corals and shrimp/snails would be fine.

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by TommyP

I'm not aware of any fish that are okay in a 5g. Maybe someone will chime in. Corals and shrimp/snails would be fine.

Thanks. I'm pretty new to saltwater. What shrimp are reef safe?

[TommyP]

Most shrimp are reef safe, from my experience I have had peppermint shrimp and a cleaner shrimp. Check out liveaquaria.com or reefs2go.com gives you a lot of info on all the different species.

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by TommyP

Most shrimp are reef safe, from my experience I have had peppermint shrimp and a cleaner shrimp. Check out liveaquaria.com or reefs2go.com gives you a lot of info on all the different species.

Thanks! I've been wanting some peppermint shrimp but I have an anemone and I've heard they don't mix?

[okapizebra]

Maybe a neon goby could fit? I have one in my 10 gal.

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by okapizebra

Maybe a neon goby could fit? I have one in my 10 gal.

Cool. If it won't fit in a a pico, I want one in my 10. Lol. I love neon gobies!

[okapizebra]

Yeah, they are pretty cool and fun little guys!

[NarwhalLover3]

I have a 5 gallon, and I have a peppermint shrimp in with gsp, Xenia, and trumpet coral with limpets and colonista snails. Everything lives in harmony, other than the occasions that the shrimp crawls over the gsp. It just shrinks a little bit then extends fully. I say it's fine, but I'd only go with one due to the small space.

[Beengirl]

Sexy shrimp would be perfect for that size tank!!

[obscurereef]

Just an example. Great info and tons of great info on his site too.

Melev's Reef - 2 gallon Pico tank

He has: zoas, sun coral, clown goby, cleaner shrimp, seahorse.

[TommyP]

That's An awesome pico tank!!!

[jmay33]

Thank you! That's amazing! I'm jealous that he could get a seahorse to eat. One of these days.... Lol.

[jmay33]

If I do a pico tank, it will likely be in this 3 gallon halfmoon. I will have a cleaner shrimp or maybe some sexy shrimp along with a hermit or 2. Corals would be likely mushrooms and Polyps. Maybe some Xenias. has to stay freshwater for now.

[marty20]

Originally Posted by okapizebra

Maybe a neon goby could fit? I have one in my 10 gal.

I love yellow clown gobies and maybe a court jester goby? If anyone disagrees they can pipe in but I know clown gobies would do well in a small tank with corals

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by marty20

I love yellow clown gobies and maybe a court jester goby? If anyone disagrees they can pipe in but I know clown gobies would do well in a small tank with corals

That would be so awesome. I love any kind of goby. I hope someone chimes in!

[Crystal A]

Not a fan of small tanks like that. You could do a invert tank but that would even be hard to accommodate. As long as you have time to dedicate to the pwc and temp fluctuations then give it a go.

[obscurereef]

I can just imagine that xenia taking over! Well as long as you keep up on fragging, water changing, and keep parameters in check (basically what Crystal said), you'll be fine. More work than needed IMO, but if it turns out great, the hard work pays off.