Best fish in a nano

[FlexLuthor]

can we get an official thread for this?
Best fish, why, size, personality, etc

 

[R27]

I have a 12G nanocube, my favorite fish is my scooter blenny. So much personality, always out and about. Also love my sexy shrimp, especially when they do their dance

 

[FlexLuthor]

arent they hard to keep?
they're liek mandarins no?

 

[R27]

I got mine at Fishtown USA in Queens. It was already eating frozen foods. Whenever I feed it, I turn off the pumps and use a turkey baster. Very active fish. I have had it for about 4 months and so far so good ***(knock on wood)***. :smash:

 

[tentacles]

Isn't 12 gallons a little small for a scooter blenny?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Isn't 12 gallons a little small for a scooter blenny?

Yes.


The reason for not having an official thread is because every tank is different from the next as are everyone's preferences. The site has a fish database which is easy to use and is often overlooked.

 

[R27]

At the LFS they told me that the 12G is fine for it. It is really small ~ 1 Inch. But of course they just want to sell stuff to people.

But I stumbled upon this thread on Nanoreefs:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703

 

[hktoez]

I would have to say a tailspot blenny. they're excellent at picking algae and are usually peaceful. They also normally don't get too big. Even though they're small they defend for themselves. My clown tries to pick on him all the time but he flares his jaws and flees the scene. my fav fish yet!

 

[asmaa]

Anyone have a suggestion as to what I can put into my 28gal nano-cube?
I have a pink tail triggerfish, but I know he's too big to be in there
Preferably a fish that has some pink? hehe

 

[jaa1456]

Anyone have a suggestion as to what I can put into my 28gal nano-cube?
I have a pink tail triggerfish, but I know he's too big to be in there
Preferably a fish that has some pink? hehe

There a few fish with pink, Some dottybacks, a royal gramma has a pinkish hue kinda of a purplish/pink. There are neon/pink firefish, Helfrich firefish, a little espensive though. pink damsels(I would save those for a last resort if you gotta have a pink fish) Some of the smaller wrasses, maybe you would like a sixline or a possum wrasse. I would say mystery wrasse but a 28 is kinda small. I know I'm missing some there are plenty of other fish though that are not pink that can go in a 28. Pygmy hawk fish are really cool, They only get about 3/4"-1". Just research the fish you want first. And dottybacks can become very aggresive.

 

[deepblue68]

i like clowns and gobbies.

 

[asmaa]

There a few fish with pink, Some dottybacks, a royal gramma has a pinkish hue kinda of a purplish/pink. There are neon/pink firefish, Helfrich firefish, a little espensive though. pink damsels(I would save those for a last resort if you gotta have a pink fish) Some of the smaller wrasses, maybe you would like a sixline or a possum wrasse. I would say mystery wrasse but a 28 is kinda small. I know I'm missing some there are plenty of other fish though that are not pink that can go in a 28. Pygmy hawk fish are really cool, They only get about 3/4"-1". Just research the fish you want first. And dottybacks can become very aggresive.

I was actually at a LFS earlier today, and I saw a six line wrasse!
I have decided to let go of the wanting a pink fish, (for now) lol and I will be getting a six line wrasse as soon as my trigger fish gets better and has a new home

 

[Donewiththisplace]

Six line wrasse is nice..just keep the lid down..they are jumpers.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Six lines start off nice but become very territorial.

 

[asmaa]

Six lines start off nice but become very territorial.

For now, my boyfriend got me two firefish, they're so cute
I gave the pinktail to someone, and now I have to go out of the country

 

[Dre]

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Make sure you have a tank cover or else.These guys are jumpers you get the picture ?

 

[asmaa]

Make sure you have a tank cover or else.These guys are jumpers you get the picture ?

Yeahhh I read up on them a lot!
My tanks a nano-cube so it's got a built in cover I'm not worried... I lied, I'm always worried, but not about them jumping so much.

 

[420Reefer]

I like a Saddle Back Clown, and a royal grammer

 

[bruce922]

I have a coral beauty in my 34 G Solana, and NO he doesn't mess with my corals...haha.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I got a neon goby and an orchid dotty back for a pico. They are small and not big eater so keeping the water in check is easier than messy that eats a lot veggie.