Stocking 10g

[Ghostyboythedog]

Hi my name is Krew, what do you recommend for a 10gallon saltwater tank

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Bigger is better in saltwater, opposite of fresh! So if its between a 20 and 10 Ill always suggest the 20!

I can get a 20 then if so what fish would you recommend then

 

[littlefoxx]

I can get a 20 then if so what fish would you recommend then

Most common nano fish are clowns, royal gramma basslet, gobies and smaller blennies! Damsels are also an option.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Most common nano fish are clowns, royal gramma basslet, gobies and smaller blennies! Damsels are also an option.

I know damsels are aggressive thought to ive done alot of research on this ive had 5 freshwater tanks before this will be my first saltwater tank

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

I know damsels are aggressive thought to ive done alot of research on this ive had 5 freshwater tanks before this will be my first saltwater tank

also do protien skimmers work as filters?

 

[littlefoxx]

I know damsels are aggressive thought to ive done alot of research on this ive had 5 freshwater tanks before this will be my first saltwater tank

Yeah they are, Ive got a few in my tank that bigger fish have put in their place and they are chill. Dottybacks as well! If you add them last you probably would be good. They are super colorful and I took the chance. Firefish gobies are beautiful too, just dont do damsels and stuff with them they are shy!

 

[littlefoxx]

also do protien skimmers work as filters?

Yes, most are too big for a 20 gallon and usually need a sump. They have hang on the back skimmers that would work though!

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

K i know im probably annoying you right now with my questions lol but I also love clown gobys to there adorable with fat faces but what requirements are needed for them? And clowns and stuff if there are any nano fish you can think of please let me know

 

[littlefoxx]

K i know im probably annoying you right now with my questions lol but I also love clown gobys to there adorable with fat faces but what requirements are needed for them? And clowns and stuff if there are any nano fish you can think of please let me know

Nah youre good, happy to help! And no special requirements for clown gobies. Mine lives in my wavemaker with a blenny actually! And for sure will!

 

[littlefoxx]

Nah youre good, happy to help! And no special requirements for clown gobies. Mine lives in my wavemaker with a blenny actually! And for sure will!

The best and coolest nano fish you could do is a watchmen goby, also called shrimp gobies, and a pistol shrimp pair. They form symbiotic relationships and thats a very cool thing to watch in your tank!

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Nah youre good, happy to help! And no special requirements for clown gobies. Mine lives in my wavemaker with a blenny actually! And for sure will!

What about clowns i know watchmen gobies i think need thick layer of sand and how many fish do you thinks considered to many?

 

[littlefoxx]

What about clowns i know watchmen gobies i think need thick layer of sand and how many fish do you thinks considered to many?

In a 20 if you did a clown pair and a watchmen/shrimp you could probably add one more small fish (small damsel, dortyback or clown goby)! Just need to take it slow and be very on top of water quality and testing

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

In a 20 if you did a clown pair and a watchmen/shrimp you could probably add one more small fish (small damsel, dortyback or clown goby)! Just need to take it slow and be very on top of water quality and testing

Yeah i would add them in every now and then got to the lfs and probably add the clowns first since there hardy then i would go from there and go from there

 

[littlefoxx]

Bi color blenny is also an option (would not do more than 4 small fish in a 20). Fun personalities and they stay small. Mine lives in my wavemaker

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Bi color blenny is also an option (would not do more than 4 small fish in a 20). Fun personalities and they stay small. Mine lives in my wavemaker

Adorable i think i know the answer to this but do saltwaterfish need a wave make ive alredy prepared too get one just curious if you really do need it

 

[littlefoxx]

Adorable i think i know the answer to this but do saltwaterfish need a wave make ive alredy prepared too get one just curious if you really do need it

In a 20 gallon no, your return pump will be good for flow and you can upgrade it to have one that points different directions. Wave makers are necessary for bigger tanks. Im setting a 15 gallon up now for coral and a clownfish pair and Im not putting a wave maker in that one, would be too much flow for the fish. But in my 6 foot tank I for sure need it to keep water moving

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

In a 20 gallon no, your return pump will be good for flow and you can upgrade it to have one that points different directions. Wave makers are necessary for bigger tanks. Im setting a 15 gallon up now for coral and a clownfish pair and Im not putting a wave maker in that one, would be too much flow for the fish. But in my 6 foot tank I for sure need it to keep water moving

K thanks for answering that question so dose it depend which fish it is or no

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

K thanks for answering that question so dose it depend which fish it is or no

What would you put in the 20 with the clownfish pair and the yellowwatchmen goby and the blue legged hermit crab the yellow goby or the neon goby

 

[littlefoxx]

K thanks for answering that question so dose it depend which fish it is or no

For the wave maker? No it just circulates water and oxygen for them. Corals on the other hand get tricky with that as some need low flow, others need high flow. Some need low light and others need high light

 

[littlefoxx]

What would you put in the 20 with the clownfish pair and the yellowwatchmen goby and the blue legged hermit crab the yellow goby or the neon goby

Depends on the kind of fish you want in there! Neon gobies are very very small where as watchmens are a little bigger.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

I think i like the clown gobies more. The neon gobys very cool thought. like the gold colors alot on the yellow goby if there are any other cool small fish like your bleeny let me know!