13.5 Evo Stocking Plans!

[hbubley]

Hey all!

So I have a 13.5 evo- I'm currently using it as an observation tank for my new white tail bristletooth tang- and I want to plan for post-observation fun!

So far I have a couple options, some are more just fantasy and I don't know how realistic they are:

1 - Easiest option:
Clown fish and BTA

2 - Hardest option:
Dwarf seahorses and some easy coral like zoas

3 - Strict Frag Tank:
Keep tank as just a frag grow out tank

4 - Pipefish Tank:
Pipefish and some easy corals

I know the dwarf seahorses are difficult in this size tank, so I'm curious if anyone has done it or if this tank is too big? I've gotten a lot more confident fish keeping over the past year and feel ready to do something a bit more challenging

I'm super open to suggestions and would love to hear what your dream 13.5g tank would be!

 

[Derrick0580]

Pipefish tank would be cool!

 

[hbubley]

Pipefish tank would be cool!

They're one of my favorite fish, have always wanted one. That would be my favorite build, a pipefish tank.

Are there any types of pipefish that would do well in a tank this size though? I've heard 30g is necessary.

 

[Derrick0580]

Bluestripes are pretty small

 

[Derrick0580]

I would make sure there is a crap load of pods first!

 

[blaxsun]

My vote is for seahorses and pipefish.

 

[hbubley]

I would make sure there is a crap load of pods first!

Agree!! I plan on ordering a bunch of tisbe pods if I go that route so I can get a stock going, in the tank and also in a small separate tank I could breed them.

My vote is for seahorses and pipefish.

Hehehehe, I like where your heads at God I wish in a 13.5

 

[blaxsun]

Agree!! I plan on ordering a bunch of tisbe pods if I go that route so I can get a stock going, in the tank and also in a small separate tank I could breed them.

Hehehehe, I like where your heads at God I wish in a 13.5

2 of each should work great.

 

[hbubley]

2 of each should work great.

Really?!? You just made my day :')
Now I know what I'm spending the next week researching. Everyone prepare for more question posts.... haha

 

[blaxsun]

Really?!? You just made my day :')
Now I know what I'm spending the next week researching. Everyone prepare for more question posts.... haha

You can easily have 4 small fish in a Fluval EVO 13.5 gallon. And pipefish and seahorses aren't going to consume a heck of a lot of food. Just keep in mind seahorses and most corals don't mix. Here's a BRS article on what corals may be compatible with seahorses.

Secrets For Success: Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Seahorse Aquarium Thriving

A friendly seahorse hitched on her favorite human's hand. So you’re interested in seahorses? It’s easy to see why! Seahorses are some of the most interesting and unique fish on the planet. They make great pets and can become quite tame. They know who their humans are and will interact

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[hbubley]

You can easily have 4 small fish in a Fluval EVO 13.5 gallon. And pipefish and seahorses aren't going to consume a heck of a lot of food. Just keep in mind seahorses and most corals don't mix. Here's a BRS article on what corals may be compatible with seahorses.

Secrets For Success: Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Seahorse Aquarium Thriving

A friendly seahorse hitched on her favorite human's hand. So you’re interested in seahorses? It’s easy to see why! Seahorses are some of the most interesting and unique fish on the planet. They make great pets and can become quite tame. They know who their humans are and will interact

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thank you so much! I always appreciate your help Reading this now.