stocking a 6 gallon nano?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by 1.0reef, Mar 5, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 3
  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2011
    Messages:
    3,615
    Location:
    Orinda, Bay Area, CA
    I have a nano cube and my clownfish died now what are some cool fish because my LFS has zebra gobies around 1 inch!
     
    1.0reef, Mar 5, 2011
    1.0reef, Mar 5, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2007
    Messages:
    750
    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
    for that small of a tank....puerto rican green goby, or some blue or gold cleaner gobies.
     
    ReefPlayground, Mar 5, 2011
    ReefPlayground, Mar 5, 2011
    #2
  3. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    3,014
    Location:
    Michigan
    A possum wrasse, highfin perchlet, clown goby, panda gobies, neon goby or shrimp goby pair, but not all of them. Id say go with the possum wrasse and 3 panda gobies
     
    thepanfish, Mar 5, 2011
    thepanfish, Mar 5, 2011
    #3
  4. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    3,014
    Location:
    Michigan
    Oh and that tank is WAY too small for a zebra goby (hawaiian ones) they grow to 5 in I have seen them ger rhat big. They are also very active swimmers and need a lot of algae to graze on.
     
    thepanfish, Mar 5, 2011
    thepanfish, Mar 5, 2011
    #4
  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2011
    Messages:
    3,615
    Location:
    Orinda, Bay Area, CA
    these are captive bred and grow to 1 inch! thanks for the replies! :)
     
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    #5
  6. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2011
    Messages:
    3,615
    Location:
    Orinda, Bay Area, CA
    what about a watchmen goby?
     
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2011
    Messages:
    3,615
    Location:
    Orinda, Bay Area, CA
    Lythrypnus zebra wrong one these have black stripes and a white or gray body!
     
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    1.0reef, Mar 6, 2011
    #7
  8. Aquaqua

    Aquaqua Plankton

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Messages:
    7
    hmm, I didn't know you could have a 6-gallon saltwater tank
     
    Aquaqua, Mar 7, 2011
    Aquaqua, Mar 7, 2011
    #8
  9. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2010
    Messages:
    2,457
    Watchmen gobies usually get around 5 inches.
    You can try a couple of redheaded gobies, they only get about 1 1/2 inches.
     
    SushiGirl, Mar 7, 2011
    SushiGirl, Mar 7, 2011
    #9
  10. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2008
    Messages:
    815
    Location:
    Ohio State
    a lot of people have under 5 gallon nano reefs.
     
    fishyfinder, Mar 7, 2011
    fishyfinder, Mar 7, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 3