40 gallon seagrass tank

[davidpt40]

I'm now in the process of creating my seagrass tank. Have ordered 12 seagrass plants along with some inverts.

Tank specs are as follows:
40 gallon tank
~4 inch southdown sand bed
400w MH light


My goal with this tank is to create a realistic seagrass bed. Seagrass beds have an amazing amount of life in them, though the majority is invertebrates.

Can anyone recommend a species of fish that can be kept safely with seagrass that also has a small bioload?

[jackson6745]

Where did you order the sea grass from?

[Project Reef]

Originally posted by davidpt40
I'm now in the process of creating my seagrass tank. Have ordered 12 seagrass plants along with some inverts.

Tank specs are as follows:
40 gallon tank
~4 inch southdown sand bed
400w MH light


My goal with this tank is to create a realistic seagrass bed. Seagrass beds have an amazing amount of life in them, though the majority is invertebrates.

Can anyone recommend a species of fish that can be kept safely with seagrass that also has a small bioload?


Go with another 1", another 2" if possible of the sand if you want to keep the sea grass thriving.

Low flow.

If you are dedicated, a pair of pipefish would make for a very interesting display.