Stocking Ideas - I’m too indecisive!!!

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Hello,

Im so indecisive with stocking ideas I just keep going in circles. So im coming here to ask for ideas and recommendations. I own a well established (couple years old) fluval evo 13.5. I currently own 1 small biota captive bred court jester goby that I got a few months ago. But after I got him I kept going in circles of what I wanted to get.

I have ruled out 2 options for my tank. No Pygmy Wrasses, and no Shrimp Goby Pairs. Other then that I have been going back and forth on what to get. I want to have around 3 fish in the tank, but I also want them to have different colors while also being easy to feed which is what’s causing me all the trouble. Anybody have any opinions on some good options to get in there? Trying to make the tank as peaceful as possible.

Thanks in advance!
- Sam
 
Just Google best fish for nano reef tank. Probably 2 fish total in there maybe 3 if tiny.
 
Two spot blenny, loads of personality, eats algae.

Swales basslet or peppermint basslet, shy but colorful and not often kept
 
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Any plans for coral and how much rock are you putting in the tank? The amount of rock will reduce water volume and you may have 9-10 usable gallons. With that, some small fish are cardinals, basslets, blennies and gobies. Many desire clowns which should be added last as they can be territorial and aggressive
 
Hello,

Im so indecisive with stocking ideas I just keep going in circles. So im coming here to ask for ideas and recommendations. I own a well established (couple years old) fluval evo 13.5. I currently own 1 small biota captive bred court jester goby that I got a few months ago. But after I got him I kept going in circles of what I wanted to get.

I have ruled out 2 options for my tank. No Pygmy Wrasses, and no Shrimp Goby Pairs. Other then that I have been going back and forth on what to get. I want to have around 3 fish in the tank, but I also want them to have different colors while also being easy to feed which is what’s causing me all the trouble. Anybody have any opinions on some good options to get in there? Trying to make the tank as peaceful as possible.

Thanks in advance!
- Sam
Tough for this size tank for fish

Some kind of goby like a court jester, or basslet maybe a firefish or chalk bass
 
Any plans for coral and how much rock are you putting in the tank? The amount of rock will reduce water volume and you may have 9-10 usable gallons. With that, some small fish are cardinals, basslets, blennies and gobies. Many desire clowns which should be added last as they can be territorial and aggressive
I have a few corals in the tank and some RFA’s I also currently own a court jester goby which I absolutely love.

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I have had clowns before and they were the absolute meanest things ever, never again. Was thinking about cardinals as they are a pretty interesting looking fish.
 
Tough for this size tank for fish

Some kind of goby like a court jester, or basslet maybe a firefish or chalk bass

Currently own a court jester goby, absolutely love the little guy! So much personality in him. But he’s small and alone in the tank and it just looks bare.
 
I’ve heard that these types of basslets are on the pricier side, correct?

Yes probably around $150ish

ORA breeds a yellow one but still around $100

Royal gramma and chalk bass actually grow very large and fairly quickly. Bigger than occy or perc clownfish, otherwise I would have mentioned them.

A red firefish would add a color pop.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 9 31.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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