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Bambam93007 · 09-30-2006, 10:24 PM

what fish should be in a 30g tank

AutumnPine · 10-01-2006, 01:03 PM

With a tank that size you are somewhat limited to what you can have. I have a 29 gal. All that's in it now is a yellow tail damsel, a peppermint shrimp and some turbo snails. Over time I will add in this order and definitely not at the same time, 1 clown (probably a false percula), 2 or 3 neon gobies, 1 royal gramma, and my show fish will probably be a Flame Angel. This could over load my bioload but I'll just have to take it very slowly. I had to do a lot of research to determine what would work in a tank my size. Tangs, regular Angels, and Triggers will all be too big for a 30 gal as they need a lot of space to swim.

sopranogirl · 10-01-2006, 11:56 PM

I think that is too many. I made the mistake too, bought two butterflies that require atleast 75 gallon tanks in a measly 37 tall. I would stick with 2 3 in fish as show fish, and that's about it or 4 damsels. Also saltwater has less oxygen, less water

AND EVEN THAT IS PUSHING IT....

Bambam93007 · 10-02-2006, 12:08 PM

im switching to a larger one soon but right now i have a false percula clown, a velvet damsel,a royal gramma, and a small blue hippo tang. with the tang i have to switch unless with the tank size he will stay small, becuz i have heard that. i have about 8 inches of fish in the 30 g thats not bad but i kno they grow thats y im getting another saltwater. right now i have a 30g salt and a 10 fresh

Bambam93007 · 10-02-2006, 12:09 PM

* unless he will stay small

***Reefland*** · 10-02-2006, 01:52 PM

You can't determine your fishload based on how many total inches in length they are. You have to figure size and natural swimming habits. In this case, the tang is in a tank way too small. I recommend nothing smaller than a 75 for one tang.

Frag Hag · 10-02-2006, 02:13 PM

Here is a link to some suggested fish for smaller tanks:

Nano-Reef.com - Fish Information

Shay

Bambam93007 · 10-02-2006, 06:09 PM

well soon he will be in a tank by himself

09-30-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
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AutumnPine Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 23	With a tank that size you are somewhat limited to what you can have. I have a 29 gal. All that's in it now is a yellow tail damsel, a peppermint shrimp and some turbo snails. Over time I will add in this order and definitely not at the same time, 1 clown (probably a false percula), 2 or 3 neon gobies, 1 royal gramma, and my show fish will probably be a Flame Angel. This could over load my bioload but I'll just have to take it very slowly. I had to do a lot of research to determine what would work in a tank my size. Tangs, regular Angels, and Triggers will all be too big for a 30 gal as they need a lot of space to swim. __________________ Anna Rowe

10-01-2006, 11:56 PM	#3
sopranogirl Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melrose Park,IL Posts: 13	That's too many! whoa! I think that is too many. I made the mistake too, bought two butterflies that require atleast 75 gallon tanks in a measly 37 tall. I would stick with 2 3 in fish as show fish, and that's about it or 4 damsels. Also saltwater has less oxygen, less water AND EVEN THAT IS PUSHING IT....

10-02-2006, 01:52 PM	#6
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,009	You can't determine your fishload based on how many total inches in length they are. You have to figure size and natural swimming habits. In this case, the tang is in a tank way too small. I recommend nothing smaller than a 75 for one tang. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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10-02-2006, 12:08 PM	#4
Bambam93007 Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft lauderdale Florida Posts: 13	im switching to a larger one soon but right now i have a false percula clown, a velvet damsel,a royal gramma, and a small blue hippo tang. with the tang i have to switch unless with the tank size he will stay small, becuz i have heard that. i have about 8 inches of fish in the 30 g thats not bad but i kno they grow thats y im getting another saltwater. right now i have a 30g salt and a 10 fresh

10-02-2006, 12:09 PM	#5
Bambam93007 Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft lauderdale Florida Posts: 13	* unless he will stay small

10-02-2006, 02:13 PM	#7
Frag Hag Citizen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 188	Here is a link to some suggested fish for smaller tanks: Nano-Reef.com - Fish Information Shay

10-02-2006, 06:09 PM	#8
Bambam93007 Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft lauderdale Florida Posts: 13	well soon he will be in a tank by himself

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