Clown Fish Habitat

[gcourtney13]

I recently purchased a clownfish bonded pair for a 15 gallon tank. While I have not added them to the tank yet I am wanting to continue adding around the clownfish as much as I can. Are there any fish, coral, anem, cuc that you guys would recommend?

 

[exnisstech]

With a pair of clowns in a 15g I probably wouldn't add any other fish.

 

[gcourtney13]

With a pair of clowns in a 15g I probably wouldn't add any other fish.

would you add any CUC? Or have suggestions of some to add? Any particular coral to add?

 

[exnisstech]

Cuc sure. How old is the tank? Have a pic? Ussualy snails and hermits are good starters for cuc. As to corals a lot depends on your lighting and what corals it can support along with what corals you want to keep.

 

[gcourtney13]

Cuc sure. How old is the tank? Have a pic? Ussualy snails and hermits are good starters for cuc. As to corals a lot depends on your lighting and what corals it can support along with what corals you want to keep.

I unfortunately do not have any pictures but can add some later. The tank is 17 days old and only finished cycling 3 days ago so not looking to add anything anytime soon just wanting to plan it out so I can start budgeting and saving!

 

[austin_socal]

would you add any CUC? Or have suggestions of some to add? Any particular coral to add?

id definitely add some cuc. Astrea, cerith, and nassarius snails have worked great for me. Maybe a few hermits too.
Could i see a picture of the tank?

 

[gcourtney13]

id definitely add some cuc. Astrea, cerith, and nassarius snails have worked great for me. Maybe a few hermits too.
Could i see a picture of the tank?

 

[gcourtney13]

This is a pic from 9/4 so an older pic for sure

 

[austin_socal]

I recently purchased a clownfish bonded pair for a 15 gallon tank. While I have not added them to the tank yet I am wanting to continue adding around the clownfish as much as I can. Are there any fish, coral, anem, cuc that you guys would

This is a pic from 9/4 so an older pic for sure

tank looks great- it’s just new. I’d say to put the clownfish in to help with the cycle and in a few weeks put some “starter coral” in. That’d be your candy cane coral, GSP, etc. once the tank has been running for a couple months you could prob add something like a watchman goby/pistol shrimp pair. They are super fun to watch. Def get a cuc soon tho

 

[austin_socal]

This is a pic from 9/4 so an older pic for sure

you could also try your first BTA in a few months too, but wait on it bc they need stable conditions

 

[gcourtney13]

Thank you for the advice! I think that is my current plan looking to upgrade my lights to an AI before I add coral

 

[gcourtney13]

you could also try your first BTA in a few months too, but wait on it bc they need stable conditions

Yeah I want to add a BTA but plan on waiting till around 4 to 6 months just to give the tank time!

 

[austin_socal]

Thank you for the advice! I think that is my current plan looking to upgrade my lights to an AI before I add coral

For sure. I highly recommend Radions and AI primes

 

[austin_socal]

Yeah I want to add a BTA but plan on waiting till around 4 to 6 months just to give the tank time!

Good idea- this hobby needs patience lol

 

[gcourtney13]

For sure. I highly recommend Radions and AI primes

I have been thinking the AI so I can keep the same lid.

 

[austin_socal]

I have been thinking the AI so I can keep the same lid.

That’s what i have running on my 25gal lagoon right now and it’s amazing.
I’ll add a recent pic in an hour or so when im home. This is from a couple weeks ago

 

[gcourtney13]

That’s what i have running on my 25gal lagoon right now and it’s amazing.
I’ll add a recent pic in an hour or so when im home. This is from a couple weeks ago

Love the tank!

 

[austin_socal]

Love the tank!

Thanks! Been running for a little over a year now

 

[exnisstech]

Tank looks good but things are going to change soon. Things will get ugly just be patient and don't make changes to try and stop the natural progression. Sorry if you already know this. Many new reefers over react to the ugly stage and cause more problems trying to prevent it. The tank would look great with a large bubble tip when the tank is more mature. Keep in mind bubble tips move around. To be honest in a tank that size I would choose coral or nem. You can try both but be prepared to loose coral. I kept bubble tips for several years but I no longer keep them in tanks with coral.

 

[gcourtney13]

Tank looks good but things are going to change soon. Things will get ugly just be patient and don't make changes to try and stop the natural progression. Sorry if you already know this. Many new reefers over react to the ugly stage and cause more problems trying to prevent it. The tank would look great with a large bubble tip when the tank is more mature. Keep in mind bubble tips move around. To be honest in a tank that size I would choose coral or nem. You can try both but be prepared to loose coral. I kept bubble tips for several years but I no longer keep them in tanks with coral.

Thank you for the feedback! I will do some research and figure out what I am wanting the tank to look like!