Fluval 13.5 stocking

[RWhitt907]

I recently picked up a 13.5 fluval AIO - Looking at this stock list

Currently have
-Naked Clown (in a different pico tank)

Wanting to add
- Royal Gramma (maybe)
- Shrimp Goby (not sure which) & Pistol Shrimp
- Small Hawkfish (maybe)

Any changes or suggestions to this list?

 

[Spare time]

I'd skip on the hawkfish personally but otherwise its probably fine if the fish are given enough hiding space.

 

[_cpate3_]

+1 to @Spare time royal grammas need good hiding space. They will be fine for a while if you get one small, but when they grow they will want more space to hide and explore. You could pair another clown and a pistol shrimp and watchman goby make for a great contrast in a small tank

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would not put 4 fish in a 13 gallon, I don't feel its enough space. The list looks good without the hawkfish, or as mentioned above, a pair of clowns and a shrimp goby.

 

[Roatan Reef]

I would not put 4 fish in a 13 gallon, I don't feel its enough space. The list looks good without the hawkfish, or as mentioned above, a pair of clowns and a shrimp goby.

Correct. We have a 13.5 Evo also, 1 black Ice Clown, 1 Neon Goby and 1 Firefish.

Always stay away from Hawks of any kind, because they eat your CUCs especially shrimp.

3 fish is your max, plus CUCs...snails and a shrimp of some kind.

Then build your coral garden.

 

[musel101]

And whatever you do, do not put a tang in there. I don’t know why, but I feel like I have to say that.

 

[Roatan Reef]

And whatever you do, do not put a tang in there. I don’t know why, but I feel like I have to say THAT!

YOU DO NOT WANT THE R2R TANG POLICE RAIDING YOUR HOME!@

 

[Macbalacano]

I have a 15g and have thought about stocking quite a bit. I also used to have a 35g and learned a few things on fish stocking from that too. My 2 cents:

- Clown fish pairs are a bit of a wild card. They could be totally fine with other fish or one day they may become very hostile against them.

- I would stay away from hawk fish -any/all of them can get aggressive. They are also super hard to get out of a tank (may be easier in a 13.5g to take out though)

- I'm not sure about a royal gramma in that size, but it could be ok depending on your rock work

- I'd look into a pink streaked wrasse

 

[RWhitt907]

And whatever you do, do not put a tang in there. I don’t know why, but I feel like I have to say that.

I am a member of the Tang Police. Haha. I've got a 75g and don't even have a tang.

 

[RWhitt907]

YOU DO NOT WANT THE R2R TANG POLICE RAIDING YOUR HOME!@

I am a self proclaimed member of the Tang police. Haha. I would never put on in something smaller than a 75

 

[RWhitt907]

I have a 15g and have thought about stocking quite a bit. I also used to have a 35g and learned a few things on fish stocking from that too. My 2 cents:

- Clown fish pairs are a bit of a wild card. They could be totally fine with other fish or one day they may become very hostile against them.

- I would stay away from hawk fish -any/all of them can get aggressive. They are also super hard to get out of a tank (may be easier in a 13.5g to take out though)

- I'm not sure about a royal gramma in that size, but it could be ok depending on your rock work

- I'd look into a pink streaked wrasse

I'll probably give the wrasse a go. I've got a pair of clowns in my 75 and they're butt heads from time to time. Probably just sticking with my 1 for now