best fish for nano reefs

jules123 · #1 09/29/2007, 07:13 PM

Hi. what kinds of fish can i get for a tank that is only 14 gallons? it is fairly stable and I already have a false percula clown and a valentini puffer. I also have a bubble coral and feather duster. any recommendations?

mikey3165 · #2 09/29/2007, 07:28 PM

that valentini might bite fins

Aadler · #3 09/29/2007, 07:46 PM

To Reef Central

Sounds like you have a lot in there already, not sure what the puffer will eat but many gobies are nice additions. Same thing with firefish.

reef2 · #4 09/29/2007, 07:57 PM

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...opic=74703&hl=

TikiDan · #5 09/29/2007, 08:43 PM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/s...fm?pCatId=2124

This is the list the Drs. Foster & Smith suggests

kuoka · #6 09/29/2007, 08:52 PM

Sixline wrasse.

Chris2500DK · #7 09/30/2007, 01:40 AM

I wouldn't put more fish in a 14 gal than what you have already.

Eric55 · #8 09/30/2007, 09:14 AM

Clownfish.

DrBegalke · #9 09/30/2007, 09:18 AM

gobies, clownfish, some dottybacks, blennies, some wrasses...

natejonesis · #10 09/30/2007, 10:36 AM

You might want to do some homework on that puffer befor moving forward. If you're going to do a nano, you may want to keep the load light .. 2 fishes, maybe three if really small. Also, you want to avoid fish that can have a high impact in a nano. Eg. Everyone says a 6-Line / wrasses will work in a nano, but do you really want all of your beneficial invertebrates consumed in less than a week?? I would stick with the clown, a goby and maybe a small algae eating species..