Stocking Ideas - I’m too indecisive!!!

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

Hello,

Im so indecisive with stocking ideas I just keep going in circles. So im coming here to ask for ideas and recommendations. I own a well established (couple years old) fluval evo 13.5. I currently own 1 small biota captive bred court jester goby that I got a few months ago. But after I got him I kept going in circles of what I wanted to get.

I have ruled out 2 options for my tank. No Pygmy Wrasses, and no Shrimp Goby Pairs. Other then that I have been going back and forth on what to get. I want to have around 3 fish in the tank, but I also want them to have different colors while also being easy to feed which is what’s causing me all the trouble. Anybody have any opinions on some good options to get in there? Trying to make the tank as peaceful as possible.

Thanks in advance!
- Sam

KrisReef · Sep 17, 2024

I would get two more fish to get to three. So many choices, I think it will be best to get two more soon. GL.

Lavey29 · Sep 17, 2024

Just Google best fish for nano reef tank. Probably 2 fish total in there maybe 3 if tiny.

Tamberav · Sep 17, 2024

Two spot blenny, loads of personality, eats algae.

Swales basslet or peppermint basslet, shy but colorful and not often kept

fishywishy · Sep 17, 2024

Go to LiveAquaria, filter for fish suitable for 10-15 gallon tanks, and choose three.

vetteguy53081 · Sep 17, 2024

Any plans for coral and how much rock are you putting in the tank? The amount of rock will reduce water volume and you may have 9-10 usable gallons. With that, some small fish are cardinals, basslets, blennies and gobies. Many desire clowns which should be added last as they can be territorial and aggressive

Reef Wizard · Sep 17, 2024

CrazyDuck959 said:
Hello,

Im so indecisive with stocking ideas I just keep going in circles. So im coming here to ask for ideas and recommendations. I own a well established (couple years old) fluval evo 13.5. I currently own 1 small biota captive bred court jester goby that I got a few months ago. But after I got him I kept going in circles of what I wanted to get.

I have ruled out 2 options for my tank. No Pygmy Wrasses, and no Shrimp Goby Pairs. Other then that I have been going back and forth on what to get. I want to have around 3 fish in the tank, but I also want them to have different colors while also being easy to feed which is what’s causing me all the trouble. Anybody have any opinions on some good options to get in there? Trying to make the tank as peaceful as possible.

Thanks in advance!
- Sam

Tough for this size tank for fish

Some kind of goby like a court jester, or basslet maybe a firefish or chalk bass

BristleWormHater · Sep 17, 2024

Purple firefish. Beautiful fish!

ScottJ · Sep 17, 2024

Tailspot Blenny. Great personality, easy to feed.

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

vetteguy53081 said:
Any plans for coral and how much rock are you putting in the tank? The amount of rock will reduce water volume and you may have 9-10 usable gallons. With that, some small fish are cardinals, basslets, blennies and gobies. Many desire clowns which should be added last as they can be territorial and aggressive

I have a few corals in the tank and some RFA’s I also currently own a court jester goby which I absolutely love.

I have had clowns before and they were the absolute meanest things ever, never again. Was thinking about cardinals as they are a pretty interesting looking fish.

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

Reef Wizard said:
Tough for this size tank for fish

Some kind of goby like a court jester, or basslet maybe a firefish or chalk bass

Currently own a court jester goby, absolutely love the little guy! So much personality in him. But he’s small and alone in the tank and it just looks bare.

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

ScottJ said:
Tailspot Blenny. Great personality, easy to feed.

Been thinking about them, but whenever I look at pictures of them compared to when I see them in LFS’s they always look much different.

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

fishywishy said:
Go to LiveAquaria, filter for fish suitable for 10-15 gallon tanks, and choose three.

I’m too indecisive to do this!!! I just go in circles :/

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

Tamberav said:
Two spot blenny, loads of personality, eats algae.

Swales basslet or peppermint basslet, shy but colorful and not often kept

I’ve heard that these types of basslets are on the pricier side, correct?

CrazyDuck959 · Sep 17, 2024

Lavey29 said:
Just Google best fish for nano reef tank. Probably 2 fish total in there maybe 3 if tiny.

Tried this, can’t seem to get any definitive answers other then the common stuff like clownfish.

Lavey29 · Sep 18, 2024

CrazyDuck959 said:
Tried this, can’t seem to get any definitive answers other then the common stuff like clownfish.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-best-nano-fish-for-a-nano-tank-what-nano-fish-do-you-keep.998314/&ved=2ahUKEwjRgbub1MuIAxWKlu4BHdm2E8cQFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2r8gna-e5kI0qF2kTc8iFC

dave0463 · Sep 18, 2024

Whats your question again?

Tamberav · Sep 18, 2024

CrazyDuck959 said:
I’ve heard that these types of basslets are on the pricier side, correct?

Yes probably around $150ish

ORA breeds a yellow one but still around $100

Royal gramma and chalk bass actually grow very large and fairly quickly. Bigger than occy or perc clownfish, otherwise I would have mentioned them.

A red firefish would add a color pop.