Announcing: Nano aquarium fish compatibility document!

[1epauletteshark]

I am here to announce the Nano fish compatibility document created over a span of a few days currently containing 83 different fish and inverts that can live in a 30 gallon or smaller aquarium. I ran into a bit of a problem as I started (and still am) setting up my first tank that is also my first nano tank which is that it was hard to find good and reliable resources on which fish I could add to my aquarium and even ended up getting an invert I shouldn't have, so I hope this help anyone looking to start a nano aquarium!



You can scroll down to see other fish and to the right to see their attributes. Don't forget at the bottom of the chart there are different types of fish, if you click on a type all the fish of that type will come up.
Of course, as this document is created by me only, I can only be so sure everything is correct so if you see something that is wrong or would like for me to add something please let me know and I will. Any feedback is much appreciated! (Scientific names are even in alphabetical order )

 

[i cant think]

I am here to announce the Nano fish compatibility document created over a span of a few days currently containing 83 different fish and inverts that can live in a 30 gallon or smaller aquarium. I ran into a bit of a problem as I started (and still am) setting up my first tank that is also my first nano tank which is that it was hard to find good and reliable resources on which fish I could add to my aquarium and even ended up getting an invert I shouldn't have, so I hope this help anyone looking to start a nano aquarium!



You can scroll down to see other fish and to the right to see their attributes. Don't forget at the bottom of the chart there are different types of fish, if you click on a type all the fish of that type will come up.
Of course, as this document is created by me only, I can only be so sure everything is correct so if you see something that is wrong or would like for me to add something please let me know and I will. Any feedback is much appreciated! (Scientific names are even in alphabetical order )

I just wanted to say;
There are MANY more basslets than just 4 that fit into nano tanks. Also, the basslets scientific names aren’t in A-Z order
You’re also missing the smaller ‘Longfins’ (often sold as Basslets but aren’t truly in the basslet family).
You’re also missing about half of the Gobiidae family and if we’re being harsh, you’re missing half of each family in the Order Gobiiformes.
Also, Larabicus is a genus of wrasse that is not compatible with nano tanks. If you included Pseudocheilinus hexataenia then you’re missing about half of that genus that fits into nano tanks.

That’s just a few things I’ve seen through a quick scan

 

[1epauletteshark]

I just wanted to say;
There are MANY more basslets than just 4 that fit into nano tanks. Also, the basslets scientific names aren’t in A-Z order
You’re also missing the smaller ‘Longfins’ (often sold as Basslets but aren’t truly in the basslet family).

Also, Larabicus is a genus of wrasse that is not compatible with nano tanks. If you included Pseudocheilinus hexataenia then you’re missing about half of that genus that fits into nano tanks.

That’s just a few things I’ve seen through a quick scan

The most important factor of the order is minimum aquarium size then it goes to scientific name alphabetical order, the other things I will look into adding thank you so much

 

[i cant think]

The most important factor of the order is minimum aquarium size then it goes to scientific name alphabetical order, the other things I will look into adding thank you so much

If you need help with the Gobies then just ask, I have several articles that go over them. I would also personally remove Valenciennea species from the list as these are highly active and need 4’x2’ tanks in the long run. Their care also isn’t easy and should be boosted to ‘expert’ due to dietary issues (I have an article on these guys against the true watchmans as well).

 

[1epauletteshark]

If you need help with the Gobies then just ask, I have several articles that go over them. I would also personally remove Valenciennea species from the list as these are highly active and need 4’x2’ tanks in the long run. Their care also isn’t easy and should be boosted to ‘expert’ due to dietary issues (I have an article on these guys against the true watchmans as well).

Ah ok should i remove them or just make them expert?

 

[1epauletteshark]

Found a list of a few more basslets to add, realized I am missing a lot and will try to add as many as I can

 

[i cant think]

Ah ok should i remove them or just make them expert?

I would remove them in general as they need a decent sand bed depth and also a very well aged tank as when they make a ‘bright clean sand bed’ that usually shows their food source has ran out.

 

[1epauletteshark]

I would remove them in general as they need a decent sand bed depth and also a very well aged tank as when they make a ‘bright clean sand bed’ that usually shows their food source has ran out.

Ok doing that now

 

[1epauletteshark]

Done

 

[1epauletteshark]

Basslets updated

 

[1epauletteshark]

Am I missing any wrasse species?

 

[1epauletteshark]

Added White banded possum wrasse and Tanaka's possum wrasse

 

[Sharkbait19]

Are pink streak wrasse aggressive? It was my impression they were one of the most peaceful.
@i cant think could probably comment better on that though.

 

[1epauletteshark]

Are pink streak wrasse aggressive? It was my impression they were one of the most peaceful.
@i cant think could probably comment better on that though.

Oh, I just looked it up and yes it seems that I was using an incorrect source, thanks for pointing that out

 

[i cant think]

Are pink streak wrasse aggressive? It was my impression they were one of the most peaceful.
@i cant think could probably comment better on that though.

You are correct, the only aggression I have ever seen from this species was when my trio were establishing hierarchy between them. And honestly you can’t even call it aggression, it is literally they swim up and colour up (gaining white bands similar in looks to the juvenile Wetmorella nigropinnata’s bands) then once they’re up in the water column, they just ‘stare’ at eachother. It’s funny to watch when you can’t sleep and the lights are dimming.

This is likely to be the same with the Wetmorella’s however I cannot definitely say this currently as I don’t have a pair however my specimen I had 3 years ago showed no aggression at all.

 

[NotReefsafe]

Note that bumble bee snails require colder temperatures than the typical reef aquarium.

very Very useful document, I like it.

 

[1epauletteshark]

Update:
Added many more species of gobies, a few more blennies and also a few more wrasse.
Thanks @i cant think
As I always I am still looking for more fish to add if anyone can think of anything!

 

[sfin52]

Maroon clowns get big a 30g aquarium I wouldn't consider big enough. Especially if your keeping a pair or any 9ther fish with them

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

This is awesome work great job

 

[Rtaylor]

Barnacle blennies: Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Madagascar Spotted Croucher Goby (actually a scorpion fish): Caracanthus madagascariensis

Pygmy Coral Croucher Goby: Caracanthus unipinna

also LiveAquaria has a nano fish section you can reference if you haven’t already.

Nano Fish | Marine Fish

Ideal for small aquariums of 8 gallons or more, many of these species develop small territories within their new home. Though they do not have special feeding requirements, live rock is highly recommended as a supplemental food source and added filtration. Be sure to check compatibilities before...

www.liveaquaria.com