New tank

[DillonMcCain]

I am thinking if setting up a small 15 gallon saltwater tank. What are my options on stocking?

[Bectan01]

Check out live aquaria, nano fish - it will show recommended tank size. I would say one fish only from the list and a couple of inverts

[mrvincent]

Maybe some corals and two clownfish.

CUC: Shrimps, hermits, snails...

[DillonMcCain]

I may do 2 clowns

[mrvincent]

This is my first reef tank, and my first fishs are ocellaris clownfish. They're beautifull, and have great behaviours IMO.

They're hardy fishs, good for beginner, and will survive in a bit ammonia. I bought them minis, they already grown in 2 months. If I had to start it again, I would choose thoses fishs again.



Make sure you choose a mated pair and not two females, or they'll fight. If you get a male and female they'll love instead fight.

[DillonMcCain]

I definately want a pair of clowns now

[paul87]

Originally Posted by DillonMcCain

I may do 2 clowns

Ocellaris clowns is kinda pushing it. Any other clowns wont have the room needed. Check into gobies & dartfish. Look for the 'nano-fish' categories. I love my 2 Ocellaris' as well. Had them longer than any.

[mrvincent]

Originally Posted by DillonMcCain

I definately want a pair of clowns now

They're so perfect, they look plastic made, like a beautifull toy !

The whites stripes become blue fluorescent when they're under actinic only light before the night time.

[mrvincent]

Originally Posted by paul87

Ocellaris clowns is kinda pushing it. Any other clowns wont have the room needed. Check into gobies & dartfish. Look for the 'nano-fish' categories.

In my 20g, they stay in the same spot, they never go the the other half of the tank... Maybe they'll do same in a 15g ?

But they won't fit any other fishs in a 15g, except bottom fishs.

[paul87]

Mine float around in my 39 gallon but usually stay near their open brain coral they host. Heres by buddies-

[mrvincent]

Originally Posted by paul87

Mine float around in my 39 gallon but usually stay near their open brain coral they host. Heres by buddies-

Mine host nothing, but they stay near a cave, they find it a good hiding place when stressed (if I put hands and arms in water example).

They come bite my fingers when it's feeding time, I like it.

[DillonMcCain]

So I shouldn't keep 2 in a 15

[paul87]

Originally Posted by DillonMcCain

So I shouldn't keep 2 in a 15

Get a pair as small as you can and NO other fish and youll probably be good. Mine occupy a square foot of the tank about 80% of the time. According to liveaquaria they require a 20 gallon minimum, but alone you should be ok IMO.