3.5 gallon long pico

[1epauletteshark]

This is my little bedside pico that I was using as a QT till the fish inside passed away. I want to start this thing up as a pico. Most people use a pico as a coral tank but this will be no coral (until further notice) and instead a fish and invert tank.
Fish:
Tiny pictus blenny and/or
Small yellow clown goby and/or
Small black and white clown goby
Inverts:
5x Sexy shrimp (or less/more? I already have 13 in my nano so I can transfer some)
2x Bumble bee shrimp (non negotiable I love them and have had them on my wishlist for a while)
2x Small electric blue hermit crabs
Let me know if there is anything else I could/should add in terms of stocking and if I can have multiple fish or any other recommendations for fish (only livestock found in Indonesia)
Thanks! :)

 

[lopez052308]

Nice DIY Pico

 

[John Bolden]

Nice start I would remove the bubblier and get a hang on back filter. The bubblier makes micro bubbles and will stop the light from getting in the tank

 

[1epauletteshark]

Nice start I would remove the bubblier and get a hang on back filter. The bubblier makes micro bubbles and will stop the light from getting in the tank

Its hard to see but the hang on the back filter is behind all the bubbles, I'll remove the bubbler, thanks!

 

[John Bolden]

Also are you getting 3 fish or one of those? Because 3 fish for that tank will overload the system. I would go with one and 1-2 shrimp at max. Not trying to be a dream crusher just trying to give you the best chance for success. You definitely have a good start :)

 

[1epauletteshark]

Also are you getting 3 fish or one of those?

I think three is too many but I mean of course that is what I would love to do. I am wondering what other people think, I know there will be confliction opinions.

 

[1epauletteshark]

Nice DIY Pico

100$ tank? No thanks, I'll stick with 30$ :)

 

[1epauletteshark]

Also are you getting 3 fish or one of those? Because 3 fish for that tank will overload the system. I would go with one and 1-2 shrimp at max. Not trying to be a dream crusher just trying to give you the best chance for success. You definitely have a good start :)

Ok so when you say 1-2 shrimp do you mean 1-2 sexy shrimp+the bumble bee's or 1-2 in total? Also, which fish would you suggest? I already have a pictus blenny in my nano so if that's the case then probably out of the two clowns, if they are around 1-2cm big could I possibly get both? Otherwise which is best? Sorry for all the questions.

 

[LovinlifeinGuam]

Ok so when you say 1-2 shrimp do you mean 1-2 sexy shrimp+the bumble bee's or 1-2 in total? Also, which fish would you suggest? I already have a pictus blenny in my nano so if that's the case then probably out of the two clowns, if they are around 1-2cm big could I possibly get both? Otherwise which is best? Sorry for all the questions.

What about a Yasha shrimp goby?

 

[1epauletteshark]

What about a Yasha shrimp goby?

Too expensive :(. The sexy shrimp are 2$, bumble bee shrimp 3.5$, the clown are 1.5$ each and the Pictus 8$ but a Yasha is about 20$ all USD

 

[1epauletteshark]

Plus not much availability and a bit too big*

 

[1epauletteshark]

I could also add one of my three little Pom Pom crabs into the pico?

 

[marcinpolak]

You should looking into shoaling masked goby

 

[1epauletteshark]

You should looking into shoaling masked goby

Great suggestion, amazing fish, but unfortunately it is really hard to find small fish here and I have never seen any small gobies before other than clowns but ill keep my eyes peeled, thanks.

 

[1epauletteshark]

I'm thinking tiny pictus blenny and small yellow clown goby and in terms of inverts two bumble bee shrimp and a pom pom crab. (the hermit crabs are already in there)

 

[1epauletteshark]

My lawnmower is a little aggressive towards my pictus so I might transfer him.

 

[1epauletteshark]

Not going to lie I love the rock pool theme, I think I should add more sand so I can kind of shape it into a rock pool with some parts being higher than others.

Little om pom crab

Added 3 of my sexy shrimp (for now)

Can you spot the sexy shrimp?


All suggestions appreciated :)

 

[1epauletteshark]

There were only those two little bits of filter media in the filter so I packed if full of some more.

Added some more sand that is why the water is cloudy.

 

[1epauletteshark]

I went by the store today and saw this aquarium for 6$ so I picked it up and transferred everything to it and I think it looks pretty nice?

Now I need to catch my little pictus blenny :face-with-rolling-eyes:

 

[1epauletteshark]

Looking good!

I expect to buy the clown goby and the bumble bee shrimp tomorrow.
Here is my little friend called Nico.