Is this to many fish? And how do I convert a freshwater aquarium?

[Mnc-icymidnight]

Hi all! I have a 27g freshwater aquarium sat in my garage and i am going to set it up as a saltwater aquarium. How do I do this? Also, is my current stocking list way off? It is currently a pair of clowns, a royal gramma/black cap basslet (i can't decide), a firefish, a yasha goby/pistol shrimp pair and a tailspot blenny. Also CUC suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advace!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Personally I would keep it at 4 or 5 fish, saltwater fish are very territorial compared to freshwater fish, they all need their own little spots.

Saltwater tank is very different than freshwater, it really needs more research and preparation compared to fresh. Tonnes of info online, but here's a start: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

 

[MaxTremors]

Hi all! I have a 27g freshwater aquarium sat in my garage and i am going to set it up as a saltwater aquarium. How do I do this? Also, is my current stocking list way off? It is currently a pair of clowns, a royal gramma/black cap basslet (i can't decide), a firefish, a yasha goby/pistol shrimp pair and a tailspot blenny. Also CUC suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advace!

6 fish is pushing it a little in a 27g, my 28g currently has 4 smallish fish (I’ll probably add one more). All of the fish you listed stay fairly small, the only one I’d worry about is the gramma/baslet, they can be quite aggressive with conspecifics (the firefish and blenny), I would either leave it out or swap it for something else.

 

[Mnc-icymidnight]

6 fish is pushing it a little in a 27g, my 28g currently has 4 smallish fish (I’ll probably add one more). All of the fish you listed stay fairly small, the only one I’d worry about is the gramma/baslet, they can be quite aggressive with conspecifics (the firefish and blenny), I would either leave it out or swap it for something else.

Ok, thanks for the heads up! Any suggestions on alternatives

 

[MaxTremors]

Ok, thanks for the heads up! Any suggestions on alternatives

For a similarly shaped fish, I would go with some sort of free-swimming blenny, or something like a rainsford goby.

 

[Matt Bravo]

Hi all! I have a 27g freshwater aquarium sat in my garage and i am going to set it up as a saltwater aquarium. How do I do this? Also, is my current stocking list way off? It is currently a pair of clowns, a royal gramma/black cap basslet (i can't decide), a firefish, a yasha goby/pistol shrimp pair and a tailspot blenny. Also CUC suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advace!

like others said, you likely would have to give up either the gramma or the firefish. Both stay around the lower parts of the tank most of the time and eventually find a small cave that they host/live in. If I were you, I would stick to
1) the Clowns (easy and very hardy)
2) Gramma OR firefish
3) Yasha goby and shrimp duo
I can see how maybe some aggresion can rise with the goby and gramma/firefish since all 3 are bottom dwellers so try to make as many hiding spots or caves as possible in your rockwork. If you dont , they will make themselves a home by spitting out sand from under a rock haha. (my gramma did this to me and stressed a few of my corals out)
Other then that I hope this helps a bit

 

[Mnc-icymidnight]

Hi all! Thanks for all the input! I have decide to remove the gramma and the blenny. But i saw the pink streaked wrasse. With the others, would i be able to keep one?

 

[kevgib67]

Hi all! Thanks for all the input! I have decide to remove the gramma and the blenny. But i saw the pink streaked wrasse. With the others, would i be able to keep one?

Ya that should be fine. I never had a pink streak wrasse but they are a gorgeous and peaceful fish.