4 fish 10 gallons

[zacheyp]

Hiya all,
Right now I am setting up a 10 gal qt to treat for ich ): however when I am done treating I want to se the tank as a desktop reef display. While I will add corals my question is would four fish be too many.
The fish would be
X1 clownfish
X1 bangaii cardinal fish
X1 some type of goby
X1 some other fish ( ideas???)

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by zacheyp

Hiya all,
Right now I am setting up a 10 gal qt to treat for ich ): however when I am done treating I want to se the tank as a desktop reef display. While I will add corals my question is would four fish be too many.
The fish would be
X1 clownfish
X1 bangaii cardinal fish
X1 some type of goby
X1 some other fish ( ideas???)

Yep. Way to many. I am adding 6 fish to my 30 gallon, so i definatly wouldnt add any more than 1 nano fish (NO clown), 1 goby and 1 shrimp

[SwimsWithFish]

Yeah. Clowns can't go in a 10g. You could do a clown goby and a firefish. But I would do more than 2 fish. In a tank that small bad things happen fast.

[zacheyp]

Say I got the 3 I listed, would the main problem be filtration or aggression?

[SwimsWithFish]

The problem would be they can't go in a tank that small. Cardinals need 30+ and clowns need 20-30+. Aggresion would be another problem because that a very small tank. Id stick with 2 small fish. And maybe one more fish that doesn't get 1 inch.

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by zacheyp

Say I got the 3 I listed, would the main problem be filtration or aggression?

The problem would be both, and over stocking. Clowns are agressive, cardinals are, and in that small of a space, the goby would be too!

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Dont you have a 20 gallon and people are telling you that you are tryin to over stock that tank too! Dude, in small tanks you can have very few fish

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by SwimsWithFish

The problem would be they can't go in a tank that small. Cardinals need 30+ and clowns need 20-30+. Aggresion would be another problem because that a very small tank. Id stick with 2 small fish. And maybe one more fish that doesn't get 1 inch.

+ 1
i would do a firefish (or a nano of similar size) and a small goby with shrimp. Dont push it especially in a small tank where the perimeters could get out of wack quickly and easily

[SwimsWithFish]

Look into fire fish and clown gobys. They'll do great. Plus, in a tank that small you'll be able to find a nice light for cheap. Your main attraction can be corals and inverts and then have your 2 fish for activity.

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Get an arroe crab!! Will be the highlight of your tank.... But it will eat other shrimp and small fish........ Haha

[zacheyp]

What cheap light(If possible please add link) would you recommend?

[SwimsWithFish]

What about this...http://www.fishneedit.com/new-light.html

You could keep any coral in existence.

[zacheyp]

10 gallons isn't 2 feet.

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by zacheyp

10 gallons isn't 2 feet.

Lots of times it is. What are your dimensions?

[zacheyp]

Not sure, I will know tomorrow, any other tank suggestions?

[SwimsWithFish]

Regular ten gallon tanks are 20 inches so ittl hang off each end a little. They don't make 20" fixtures.

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by zacheyp

Not sure, I will know tomorrow, any other tank suggestions?

Tank suggestions? Like stock?

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by SwimsWithFish

Regular ten gallon tanks are 20 inches so ittl hang off each end a little. They don't make 20" fixtures.

Ya, thats about the closest you can get

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Yea get a yellow prawn goby and a fire fish with some shrimp.

[zacheyp]

How many gallons is a 20 inch tank?