5 gallon with damselfish?

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  1. Louzir

    Louzir Flamingo Tongue

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    i was just wondering if it would be possible to keep any certain type of damselfish in my 5 gallon nano reef tank?
     

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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    I don't see why not. You might be limited to just that one fish, though.
     
  4. BJules

    BJules Astrea Snail

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    since damsels dont get very big i would say you can get at least 3 most 4
     
  5. anpgp

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    Not to be rude, but heck no. Damsels are very territorial and that many in a small space would def not end well. I would go with just one. You could also do a clown goby instead.
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I agree with anpgp. They are territorial and your few damsels will turn into your one damsel. BTW, that nano koralia looks huge in there.
     
  7. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    Hehe that's not a knano ;0p maybe a k1
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    crap...your right. The nanos have the red clip and not the red plug thingy.

    I think that k1 will be to much flow for a 5 gallon tank.
     
  10. Louzir

    Louzir Flamingo Tongue

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    haha ah yes my power i was hoping for some ideas on a good power head
    that one came out of my 30 gallon brackish tank
    i would like a rotating power head cant seem to really find any
    if you guys have some link i would be thankful
    also yeah i was just gonna try 1 fish with maybe a peppermint shrimp
    as for the heater i have an automatic heater for 10 gallon + should i use it instead?
     
  11. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    What type of heater is it exactly? As long as it is a submersible heater you should be fine. I like my koralia nano.
     
  12. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Go for it - but as said only the one, and maybe a small clown too as they dont really swim around, they just stay in one place.