How are these Fluval 13.5 Stocking Ideas?

[Sharkbait19]

Hi,
I am soon going to begin quarantining my first fish for my 13.5 gallon aquarium. This is my second go at this, as my first fish stock got velvet and died.
Which list, in your opinion, looks best?

1
2 ocellaris clowns
Shrimp Goby Pair
1 firefish

2
1 ocellaris clown
1 royal gramma
1 firefish
1 neon goby

3
2 ocellaris clowns
1 clown goby
1 firefish


Also, are clownfish pairs truly super aggressive for a nano tank? I've heard some people say that they're little monsters and other people say otherwise.

 

[Nigel35]

All these lists would be fine... I am partial to 1 and 3, love the shrimp goby pair and it would be a ton of fun to watch. Don't think they would be aggressive. If you want to you could add them last.

 

[Sharkbait19]

All these lists would be fine... I am partial to 1 and 3, love the shrimp goby pair and it would be a ton of fun to watch. Don't think they would be aggressive. If you want to you could add them last.

Tentatively, my plan is a banded goby with a shrimp, two clowns, and some other fourth peaceful fish, either a springer’s damselfish or basslet.

 

[Cole.mormon]

1 looks good

 

[Cole.mormon]

Good job btw

 

[Sharkbait19]

Thanks!

 

[Sharkbait19]

I ordered a hi fin banded goby, which will go into QT for a month and then in the display tank some time in January.

 

[Cole.mormon]

Looking forward to it
Heads up gobies dont tolerate copper well

 

[Sharkbait19]

Looking forward to it
Heads up gobies dont tolerate copper well

Thanks! I remember reading that which is why I am not going to medicate unless any parasite shows up in the next month. Otherwise it’s really just me observing the goby for a month. Then I’ll add him when the fallow is over, then add the clownfish, and then my final fish a few months after.

 

[Cole.mormon]

Use prazipro

 

[Sharkbait19]

Use prazipro

Thanks! I’ll look into it! I probably won’t medicate though unless I clearly have to, just for the fish’s health.

 

[Cole.mormon]

Its harmless
Just use it

 

[Sharkbait19]

Ok I’ll try to get my hands on some prazipro soon.

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

Also, are clownfish pairs truly super aggressive for a nano tank? I've heard some people say that they're little monsters and other people say otherwise.

I never had any trouble with Oscellaris Clowns showing aggression to their own or other species of fish; but some other kinds of clowns (like Maroon, Tomato, and Sebae) will not tolerate other clownfish in the same tank with them. I once tried to keep a Maroon and Tomato in a 45g FOWLR and they fought fiercely all the time. I finally had to get rid of the Tomato.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I got a pair of clowns! On the top is Nemo, the ocellaris, and on the bottom, a Maine mocha, named Luxo Jr. I look forward to giving updates in the future! Feel free to follow my build thread for constant updates and information!!

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