what fish?

duke1231 · 09-07-2006, 11:56 PM

Ok what if I wanted to start a 20 gallon nano tank, what kind of fish could I put in it? I do like the rainfords goby. Can somebody give me a template for a 20 gal. reef?

lcstorc · 09-08-2006, 01:39 AM

Wow! There are so many choices. It really depends on what you like as well as the fish.
The first thing to keep in mind is that with a 20g tank you should limit yourself to 4 inches of adult fish. You will definitely want to keep to the smaller fish. Do some searches and see what you like. Be sure to read the thread fish not to keep and stay away from anything on that list.
I don't know the rainford goby but love gobys in general. Be sure to think of your total stock list in the beginning so you can add the fish in the right order. First the least agressive and last the most agressive. That way the more timid fish can be established in the tank first.

Craig Manoukian · 09-08-2006, 02:35 AM

A pair of Rainsford Gobies are pefect fish for a 20 gallon. Here is a shot of the Rainsford I had.

duke1231 · 09-08-2006, 07:30 AM

I like the fish that are out there and keeping busy. I hate when they just hover, like the cardnial.

Anselth · 09-08-2006, 01:02 PM

Firefish are also nice, interesting fish to watch that would be good for a smaller tank, mine is constantly flitting around and swimming through holes in the LR. I've been cautioned against getting a rainford's until my tank is established, they like to pick at live sand. I'm not sure how easy they are to train to prepared foods, I'd definitely ask around to make sure he'd be ok.

duke1231 · 09-10-2006, 05:15 PM

ok now what about a 10 gal? I am thinking 1 fish. I want something active though. Please NO clown fish hehe.

Craig Manoukian · 09-10-2006, 07:35 PM

10 gallons, very limited fish available. Firefish are real jumpers and 20 gallons is often to shallow to keep them from carpet surfing

09-07-2006, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
duke1231 Fire Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment	what fish? Ok what if I wanted to start a 20 gallon nano tank, what kind of fish could I put in it? I do like the rainfords goby. Can somebody give me a template for a 20 gal. reef?

09-08-2006, 01:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: what fish? Wow! There are so many choices. It really depends on what you like as well as the fish. The first thing to keep in mind is that with a 20g tank you should limit yourself to 4 inches of adult fish. You will definitely want to keep to the smaller fish. Do some searches and see what you like. Be sure to read the thread fish not to keep and stay away from anything on that list. I don't know the rainford goby but love gobys in general. Be sure to think of your total stock list in the beginning so you can add the fish in the right order. First the least agressive and last the most agressive. That way the more timid fish can be established in the tank first. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-08-2006, 02:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,386 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: what fish? A pair of Rainsford Gobies are pefect fish for a 20 gallon. Here is a shot of the Rainsford I had. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

09-08-2006, 07:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
duke1231 Fire Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what fish? I like the fish that are out there and keeping busy. I hate when they just hover, like the cardnial.

09-08-2006, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 945 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: what fish? Firefish are also nice, interesting fish to watch that would be good for a smaller tank, mine is constantly flitting around and swimming through holes in the LR. I've been cautioned against getting a rainford's until my tank is established, they like to pick at live sand. I'm not sure how easy they are to train to prepared foods, I'd definitely ask around to make sure he'd be ok. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

09-10-2006, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
duke1231 Fire Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: what fish? ok now what about a 10 gal? I am thinking 1 fish. I want something active though. Please NO clown fish hehe.

09-10-2006, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,386 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: what fish? 10 gallons, very limited fish available. Firefish are real jumpers and 20 gallons is often to shallow to keep them from carpet surfing __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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