Stocking 13.5 gallon tank

[Gunzen]

Every tank is different. Just, because one has succeeded. Doesn't mean another will. The other person doesn't know or otherwise they wouldn't be asking. I already know not to have a small tank. You don't need a video for that.
The person is asking for a "stocking list." Not advise about how to run a tank. Stick to the thread. I am not telling the person to beef up there biological media with Marine Pure. Just what fish to get with what is basic that comes with a FLUVAL Evo 13.5. So whatever argument or point you are trying to prove by policing a member of R2R. Give up the act and stick to the thread.

My point is simple. He was told that 3 fish was too many, and I argue that 4 is fine as well as critters.

Another beautiful tank with 4 fish, and corals.


I am on topic. You said something about trading ina tank if you can’t keep the fish forever? THAT is policing , lol. Pot meet kettle.
Oh boy.

OP, 4 fish is fine and even a a shrimp and cleaning crew too.

 

[40B Knasty]

My point is simple. He was told that 3 fish was too many, and I argue that 4 is fine as well as critters.

Another beautiful tank with 4 fish, and corals.


I am on topic.

Did I say how many fish to put in a 13.5g tank once? So you are arguing with yourself buddy. Since you got all this time on your hand to argue with someone. Go back and look. Then you will be like dang hmmm.. He really didn't. Why am arguing with him and going off topic of the thread like 40B Knasty didn't. Maybe I should say sorry to him. Only if I could put this pride away that he really doesn't care about
Now that's how you go full on off the topic. You are just halfway there.

 

[Plauri55]

Did I say how many fish to put in a 13.5g tank once? So you are arguing with yourself buddy. Since you got all this time on your hand to argue with someone. Go back and look. Then you will be like dang hmmm.. He really didn't. Why am arguing with him and going off topic of the thread like 40B Knasty didn't. Maybe I should say sorry to him. Only if I could put this pride away that he really doesn't care about
Now that's how you go full on off the topic. You are just halfway there.

I've had my Fluval 13.5 going for one and a half years now. Started with 2 Clowns and a Blenny. Six months ago added a pair of shrimp Gobies. So 5 small fish. Also have a cleaner shrimp and tuxedo urchin along with a typical CUC. Zoas, Duncan's, mushrooms, ricordea and other LPS. I do 15 % water change every 2 weeks. All is stable, all are happy.
It can be done. Keep up on maintenance and go slow.

 

[themcnertney]

Here’s what I am planning to stock my Fluval evo 13.5

1. Ocellaris clownfish(2)
2. Pink Streaked wrasse(1)

Am I overstocking?

I kept two clowns in a 10 gallon for four years. Donated them to a fellow "3reefer" when I moved five years or so ago. I don't see any reason why you couldn't do two clowns. As for the wrasse, I drop that from the list. Maybe go with a yellow or green clown goby???

 

[40B Knasty]

I've had my Fluval 13.5 going for one and a half years now. Started with 2 Clowns and a Blenny. Six months ago added a pair of shrimp Gobies. So 5 small fish. Also have a cleaner shrimp and tuxedo urchin along with a typical CUC. Zoas, Duncan's, mushrooms, ricordea and other LPS. I do 15 % water change every 2 weeks. All is stable, all are happy.
It can be done. Keep up on maintenance and go slow.

Never once said it couldn't be done. I said "I" would stay away from the clowns. Just like "I" would not put a tang in a 3 foot tank. It's his tank. Can things be done and work for the time being, yes. Is it best for it? You will not get a yes out of me. He was looking for a stocking list. Why is there points trying to be proven directly at me?
You have 5 "small" fish for now. You do realize that Midas blenny gets up to 6"? It will be just under 1/3 the tank's width of 20.5". Best of luck to you when it gets to max size.
So how about them Red Sox

 

[BestMomEver]

I think you’d be ok. I have successfully kept two clowns, a yellow watchman goby/shrimp pair, and a purple dartfish in 16 gallons. Some tips... do a one or two gallon water change EVERY week (for real), feed very lightly, dose nothing (let water changes take care of everything) and put more water movement than you think necessary. Running nano and picos is lots of fun if you’re patient. You may find help at nanoreef.com. Good luck!

 

[Gunzen]

I've had my Fluval 13.5 going for one and a half years now. Started with 2 Clowns and a Blenny. Six months ago added a pair of shrimp Gobies. So 5 small fish. Also have a cleaner shrimp and tuxedo urchin along with a typical CUC. Zoas, Duncan's, mushrooms, ricordea and other LPS. I do 15 % water change every 2 weeks. All is stable, all are happy.
It can be done. Keep up on maintenance and go slow.

That is all I am saying. It isn’t just this site, and it isn’t personal, but for some reason even in other sites they seem to want to put a limit on fish at like 2 and many say no clowns.

I think if you practice good mantenance 4 and critters is easily doable with that tank.

The irony is that I have this tank and a sump only have two fish because I can’t decide what to put in next.

 

[Gunzen]

I think you’d be ok. I have successfully kept two clowns, a yellow watchman goby/shrimp pair, and a purple dartfish in 16 gallons. Some tips... do a one or two gallon water change EVERY week (for real), feed very lightly, dose nothing (let water changes take care of everything) and put more water movement than you think necessary. Running nano and picos is lots of fun if you’re patient. You may find help at nanoreef.com. Good luck!

Dose nothing and water changes is awesome. 100% agree. Seems kind of weird to spend up to a grand on a tanks and not even be able to put in a couple of clownfish.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

coralfish12g on youtube is not a good tank to replicate hes doing it for the money but really a wrasse and goby or blenny is a good fit

i love CoralFish12g hes the reason i got into the hobby but it is tru he does do most of it for the $

 

[nanoReeeeeferrrr]

I have a evo 14 gallon 3 fish a conc hermits snails pistol shrimp and star fish packed full of coral!

 

[ReeferCO]

EVO 13.5 owner. 1 year 2 clowns, watchman goby/pistol shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, 4 hermits, 4 astrea snails. and a bunch of easier corals. However I did just upgrade to a 75 gallon display with 30 gallon sump because I am officially addicted to this.

If I was to re-stock the evo today I would have gone with 1 clown, watchman/pistol and 1 different small fish for the variety.

 

[nanoReeeeeferrrr]

EVO 13.5 owner. 1 year 2 clowns, watchman goby/pistol shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, 4 hermits, 4 astrea snails. and a bunch of easier corals. However I did just upgrade to a 75 gallon display with 30 gallon sump because I am officially addicted to this.

If I was to re-stock the evo today I would have gone with 1 clown, watchman/pistol and 1 different small fish for the variety.

 

[bondsgot73]

I’ve had mine for about 6 months now.

Rainford goby
Swissguard basslet
Six line wrasse
Fire shrimp and CUC

First two were added at the same time probably 4 months ago and the six line about 2 weeks ago. The six line is definitely on the smaller side but I’m already considering rehoming him.

 

[nanoReeeeeferrrr]

I’ve had mine for about 6 months now.

Rainford goby
Swissguard basslet
Six line wrasse
Fire shrimp and CUC

First two were added at the same time probably 4 months ago and the six line about 2 weeks ago. The six line is definitely on the smaller side but I’m already considering rehoming him.

I have a fairy wrasse it’s about 2.5 inches and a green chromis pistol shrimp conc starfish hermits snails wanting to add one more fish

 

[ReeferCO]

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[ReeferCO]

I have a fairy wrasse it’s about 2.5 inches and a green chromis pistol shrimp conc starfish hermits snails wanting to add one more fish

Congratulations on your success! That is one of the most remarkable evo’s I have seen!!

 

[nanoReeeeeferrrr]

Congratulations on your success! That is one of the most remarkable evo’s I have seen!!

Thank you and it’s Ben a challenge but deff fun! I wish I could actually take good pictures of it

 

[Aki...]

Clowns need a 30 gal. tank, the Pink Streaked wrasse will be fine. Go to any fish site and look at the nano fish selection to get ideas. As for over stocking 1 -2 fish is good and depends on how much you feed and make sure all food is eaten. In that size tank prams. can change fast, need to check often. Good Luck

no they do not
clowns need 20gal

 

[borrowedthemoon]

Omg this tank is gorgeous! I just recently set up my 13.5, and I saved all of your photos so that I have a build design, and can copy as much as possible! #jealous