what fish can i put in a 12gal tank?

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  1. helpme

    helpme Astrea Snail

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    hey , can i ask what else can i add into my tank, when i arleady have 1 domino damselfish, 1 clarkii clownfish in it? and an additional of 2 crabs i caught from the beachside ;D i've been rearing these 2 crabs for 5 months or so. fishes probably 1 month already
     
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    brew0688 Fire Shrimp

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    I wouldn't put anything else in there. 12 gallons can only support a very small bioload.

    I have 4 fish in my 25 gallon, and I already feel I'm pushing the limits.

    For the sake of the happiness of your inhabitants, I'd leave it right where it is.
     
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    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I definitely wouldn't add anything else..both of those fish are pretty territorial as it as. Look into gobies and firefish..they don't need very large tanks and are pretty peaceful.
     
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    MoonChaser Aiptasia Anemone

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    If you are going to add any more fish (which may not be that great of an idea with a small tank).... I would look at a firefish. Most only need a 10 gallon tank and are peaceful fish. On another note, very cool that you caught hermit crabs to add to your tank
     
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    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    honestly with the aggressiveness of the two fish you already have in there, i think if you were to try add anything else to the tank it would just be bounced back and forth between the damsel and clown until it dies of stress
     
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    helpme Astrea Snail

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    how about a yellow goby? but im only afraid that if i put that in, the crabs will eat it! will it?
     
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    helpme Astrea Snail

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    and i dont think i can put a firefish in it, the 2 fishes i have are just too aggresive! i feel like getting rid of them n rear more peaceful fishes!