pipefish in 15gal AIO?

[cdemoss01]

Could I put 2 bluestriped pipefish in a 15 gal AIO? Two pipefish with a flaming prawn and starry goby? If not then what are some unique nano fish I could put in there? Looking for other things as well. Tiny cool inverts or small little fish, or even filter feeders! Chitons, slugs, crabs, snails, shrimp anything that is small and that you don't usually see in a nano! No matter what however I do wanna do a starry goby and if I can, and the pipefish ! I guess I want this to be somewhat natural?
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[tzabor10]

You can do anything with enough time and money

 

[cdemoss01]

You can do anything with enough time and money

Alright if you say so lol.

 

[DaJMasta]

I'd say no. A 15g aio is what, 16 inches on a side? The back half of a pipefish isn't flexible, and they mostly swim forwards, so their minimum turning radius is much bigger than an eel or a smaller fish. In that small of a tank, especially with rockwork that goes outside of the very center, would make it difficult for them to turn around in the corners, which I would expect to be stressful and make finding hiding spots difficult.

 

[cdemoss01]

I'd say no. A 15g aio is what, 16 inches on a side? The back half of a pipefish isn't flexible, and they mostly swim forwards, so their minimum turning radius is much bigger than an eel or a smaller fish. In that small of a tank, especially with rockwork that goes outside of the very center, would make it difficult for them to turn around in the corners, which I would expect to be stressful and make finding hiding spots difficult.

Interesting that sucks... is there anytype of pipefish that's small enough for that? Ive seen people put them in there and they are healthy.

 

[DaJMasta]

Well, after checking, maybe I am wrong. If they really top out at 3", then there's probably enough space. I was under the impression they got ~5 inches long.

 

[cdemoss01]

Well, after checking, maybe I am wrong. If they really top out at 3", then there's probably enough space. I was under the impression they got ~5 inches long.

All good maybe enough room I will do some measuring.

 

[sbell99]

I say it really just depends, I would only put like 2 /3 ish into a 15 gallon aio as its not long enough to provide many hiding spots. fish can still thrive an be happy. just depends on what kind of fish. like 1 bottom dweller with maybe 2 small pipefish.

 

[sbell99]

I say it really just depends, I would only put like 2 /3 ish into a 15 gallon aio as its not long enough to provide many hiding spots. fish can still thrive an be happy. just depends on what kind of fish. like 1 bottom dweller with maybe 2 small pipefish.

 

[Science/G]

Yes, they stay small. Be prepared to buy and or grow live food for them. Copepods, amphipods, daphnia etc. Specimens that have been trained to eat frozen mysis shrimp is a big plus. I would even then, still supplement live food daily, multiple feedings

 

[Tahoe61]

No. I am sorry but with experience this is a question you should not need to ask. Most vendors classify them as experts only.
There are so many inverts and fish I want, but I know long term the husbandry requirements are not realistic for me.
AIO fifteen gallon, that's a significant commitment.