a ridiculous question

[baseball player]

as of late i have aquired a new 30 gallon tank, and really want to make it a predator tank. i know this is ridiculous but i was just wanting to crush all hope by asking if there is any sort of eel, trigger, or pufferfish that could live comfortbaly in a 30 gallon? i was inspired into getting a saltwater tank by watching the huma huma trigger at my lfs, and then crushed when i found out i did not have the financial funds large enough to buy a tank for it, so i was just wondering if there is any predatory fish i can buy for it? thanks

 

[plahka]

Look into the used tank market. There's always folks who get tired of the whole thing and just want to get rid of a too large tank.

 

[SeahorseBT]

No you can't keep an eel or trigger but you could keep a small Velentini Puffer.

 

[fatman]

What, no Dwarf Lion fish?

 

[lcstorc]

Dwarf lion should be fine in a 30. Doni had one that was absolutely adorable.

 

[Octoman]

How about a Golden Dwarf Moray Eel? The price is a bit steep on them though, if you can find one...

I really like leaf scorpions, they max out at 3-4".

Also...
Colored Filefish, Jade Filefish

Harlequin Bass

 

[lcstorc]

Now those are some cool looking fish.

 

[dobejazz]

I think some Anglers stay on the smaller side also

 

[ThePuffLife]

sargassum angler (be very careful with its tankmates), leopard puffer, valentini puffer, figure 8 puffer, just about any damsel... really, there are plenty of options for a small predator tank... And, of course, you could always get a juvenile trigger, eel, or puffer... but understand you would have to say g'bye.