Stocking suggestions for a Nano

[FailingUpwards]

So now that my tank is cycled I am gearing up for the aquatic life. My build thread is located here.

Short story it's a Mr. Aqua 12g long (36 x 8 x 10) with 20 lbs of rock.

What I'm looking for is 2-3 peaceful inhabitants to go along with any soft corals I put in the tank (currently a couple of small Zoa colonies and now a Duncan) and one that could stir the sand (if possible).

I'm not really into clowns, prefer firefish, gobies and shrimp.

Would there be any issues with stocking with something like a Hector's goby, a firefish and a cleaner shrimp?

 

[eatbreakfast]

So now that my tank is cycled I am gearing up for the aquatic life. My build thread is located here.

Short story it's a Mr. Aqua 12g long (36 x 8 x 10) with 20 lbs of rock.

What I'm looking for is 2-3 peaceful inhabitants to go along with any soft corals I put in the tank (currently a couple of small Zoa colonies and now a Duncan) and one that could stir the sand (if possible).

I'm not really into clowns, prefer firefish, gobies and shrimp.

Would there be any issues with stocking with something like a Hector's goby, a firefish and a cleaner shrimp?

That stocking will be fine.

 

[ThunderGoose]

Those options are good for a nano. One of the things I like about my nano is that I can stock with small critters that are likely to be "lost" in a big tank. Like Pederson's anemone shrimp, sexy shrimp, porcelain crabs... My nano is right next to my desk so I can watch it from up close all day long. I love watching my Pederson's shrimp - they're very interesting.

 

[FailingUpwards]

There's no issues with mixing gobies in the tank? Or is the issues with firefish due to mixing different species of firefish as opposed to other goby species?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Firefish aggression is soley directed at other firefish.

 

[Jesterrace]

Yup, Firefish (and dartfish in general) are the biggest chickens in the aquarium industry. A small blenny (ie tailspot) might work.

 

[mta_morrow]

Yup, Firefish (and dartfish in general) are the biggest chickens in the aquarium industry. A small blenny (ie tailspot) might work.

I have 2 purple firefish that keep my 3 azure damsels in check all day long........ just sayin’[emoji57]