Nano Fish Stocking Help

[Lineatus]

I’d love to add some more fish to my 60l nano but I’m not sure what would be best. The tank is currently stocked with a midnight clownfish and a small watchmen goby (which I’ve been unable to identify even tho I’ve had the poor guy for years).

ever since my clowns mate has passed she’s never been the same, i think a dither fish would do her some good but can’t think of anything.

The tank is lidless so that would need to be taken into account (I can’t install one because of the way my ATO is set up)

Many thanks!

 

[shakacuz]

why not another clown?

 

[Lineatus]

that is something to consider! I’ve heard captive bred clowns are notorious jumpers but I’m not sure how much evidence that claim actually has.
What do you think? Another clown would be my ideal choice if it’s safe

 

[b breef]

Just(today) added a orange tail spot blenny to my nano. He’s in shock pretty bad right now and is sitting on the side of a rock not moving but I have been watching and studying them for quite some time. Wonderful little fish.
hope mine pulls thru. He was a mail order so I’m sure this has all been traumatic to him.

 

[shakacuz]

that is something to consider! I’ve heard captive bred clowns are notorious jumpers but I’m not sure how much evidence that claim actually has.
What do you think? Another clown would be my ideal choice if it’s safe

any fish can really be a jumper given a situation. i would only consider another clown as your current clown was used to having a clown companion.

 

[Lineatus]

any fish can really be a jumper given a situation. i would only consider another clown as your current clown was used to having a clown companion.

Ye that’s true, maybe it would be a good idea to find a material I can cut to size and just make my own lid. I’d be too stressed adding another clown without something to stop it getting on my carpet

 

[Lineatus]

Just(today) added a orange tail spot blenny to my nano. He’s in shock pretty bad right now and is sitting on the side of a rock not moving but I have been watching and studying them for quite some time. Wonderful little fish.
hope mine pulls thru. He was a mail order so I’m sure this has all been traumatic to him.

Good luck I hope the little guy pulls through! Such a good looking fish and they’re always full of personality

 

[shakacuz]

Ye that’s true, maybe it would be a good idea to find a material I can cut to size and just make my own lid. I’d be too stressed adding another clown without something to stop it getting on my carpet

honestly...just get some fiberglass window screen, cut to size(maybe 1/2 inch to an inch bigger) and clip it to your glass using binder clips

 

[b breef]

Yeah I wouldn’t run any tank without a lid/cover of some kind

 

[b breef]

Good luck I hope the little guy pulls through! Such a good looking fish and they’re always full of personality

He’s now coming out of a hole to greet when I approach the tank… cool fish. Took about 4 hrs to get comfortable