Could I put a mandarin dragonet in a fluval evo 13.5?

[Goby Bryant]

I have 2 ocellaris clowns and 2 green banded gobies.

 

[MichaelReefer]

I wouldn't. You need a larger tank for Copepods.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Why? Pls read up on their needs. Ur already maxed w that system.

 

[Goby Bryant]

I’ve read up on their care. Is there another fish I could add, or am I just flat out done?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

I wouldn’t until u get a bigger system. Enjoy what U have. Good luck

 

[Sharkbait19]

Fwiw those clowns would be hell for any other fish (including each other) anyway, so I definitely wouldn’t add anything else.

 

[Goby Bryant]

Thanks. Can I add more coral? I have 1frag of green star, a frag of mandarin orange zoas, a frag of xenia, and a frag of utter chaos zoas.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Coral wouldn’t b a problem if the tank is stable and u have proper lighting.

 

[Goby Bryant]

Is the stock light good?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Idk. Don’t have that tank or light. Mayb someone that has a similar system can chime in.

 

[Goby Bryant]

How long should I leave light on each day and is white light or blue better?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

8-10 hours as long as the photoperiod and spectrum supports the metabolic needs of the corals

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Chk the fluval forums for support. A lot of reefers have them and can help u

 

[s1oliver]

There are some folks who have successfully grown all types under it and +1 on checking fluval forums. I wanted something more controllable than the stock light so I went with a kessil a160 but you don't have to.

 

[Mschmidt]

I’ve read up on their care. Is there another fish I could add, or am I just flat out done?

Check out a scooter blenny. They have a similar swimming pattern and from what I hear are easier to keep. You may be able to find a dragonette that is converted to prepared food, but they are grazers and your system may be too small even then.

 

[Goby Bryant]

Thank you! I am a bit disappointed that I can’t have a mandarin though.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Only thing I had trouble with on the stock evo light was an acro. Everything else I tried worked well. You can never have too much coral, just be careful about what types you mix. Leathers will do chemical warfare, so don’t dump 5 in like I did. Also watch for sweeper tentacles from stony corals.

 

[Mschmidt]

I have one in my 40. He's a slow grower so there may be hope, but go with caution and a plan if it starts turning sideways. You could grow pods on the side and "dose" them on the regular, find a smaller one that won't eat all the pods in a day and over time get him on prepared food, get a small one and upgrade tanks when he grows. Where there a will there a way.

 

[Goby Bryant]

How should I train it to eat mysis or pellets?

 

[fishface NJ]

Just finding this thread. You asked the question here. There was no need to ask the same question again

What are the best fish for a fluval evo 13.5?

I have 4 fish and am looking to add one more.

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