Invert Only Tank Ideas

[josephxsxn]

Hi everyone,

Recently I completed a fallow period on my display (167+gal) tanks and frag (40gal) tanks. Unfortunately the clownfish that lived in the frag tank did not make it, and 2 other Chromis have been promoted into the display making the frag tank fishless. Currently not planning to put fish back into here so I can use it as a isolation tank to easily bring in new snails and corals promoted from QT without fear of fish disease piggy backing. Curious as to other inverts that I could put into the frag tank that would be peaceful enough with one another. I imagine some feather dusters are an easy peaceful add.

Today I have in the frag tank:

1x RBTA​

5x Sexy Shrimp​

?? Snails ​

Few Emerald Crabs​

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Also attached is a photo of the frag tank, sorry I have not cleaned the glass in this pic.

 

[Ron Reefman]

I like the idea of a fishless tank with lots of other kinds of life.

Serpent star, sea cucumber, urchin, ceriths, chitons...

I have all of these in my DT along with a dozen small fish.

 

[Mikedawg]

Yes on feather dusters; maybe fighting conchs, tuxedo urchins, sponges, etc.

This might be helpful: List of marine aquarium invertebrate species - Wikipedia

 

[josephxsxn]

Chitons look very cool, any recommended places to order? I have never seen these at my LFS.

So this may seem like a weird question... But can I glue a feather duster to the back wall without harming it? Just press the tube lightly agaisnt the back with some coral glue...

 

[shootingstar_reef]

Conch for sure!

 

[Mikedawg]

Chitons look very cool, any recommended places to order? I have never seen these at my LFS.

So this may seem like a weird question... But can I glue a feather duster to the back wall without harming it? Just press the tube lightly agaisnt the back with some coral glue...

I think the worm would probably move out and find a home in a more natural environment like the sand.