Suitable predators for a nano

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Hi, I’ve kept reef tanks before but have little to no knowledge on predatory fish. I’m interested in keeping some kind of predatory fish, like a wasp fish or frog fish but like I said have no idea what would be good for a 10 gallon tank, or if there is anything at all. Any fish you all would recommend? Thanks!
 

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There's nothing that I would recommend for a 10g. If you want to learn about caring for predatory fish, click my name and '"find all threads". Here's one to get you started:
 

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There’s definitely some inverts or small fish that could work. It depends on what you view as a predator. A species only tank with a small reef lobster could work or another invert. Some small species of non-reef safe wrasses or angels could work too.
 

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There’s definitely some inverts or small fish that could work. It depends on what you view as a predator. A species only tank with a small reef lobster could work or another invert. Some small species of non-reef safe wrasses or angels could work too.
What angel would you put in a 10 gallon?
 

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What angel would you put in a 10 gallon?
I’m talking about a dwarf angel the ones that stay around or under 3 inches. Like a flame angel. I know the tank size is recommended to be bigger but in terms of size the small guys are often kept in nanos.
 

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I’m talking about a dwarf angel the ones that stay around or under 3 inches. Like a flame angel. I know the tank size is recommended to be bigger but in terms of size the small guys are often kept in nanos.
I hope not...that's a little bit excessively small considering a typical recommendation is like 70 or 80 gallons. Im sure there are people who do that though.
 

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I hope not...that's a little bit excessively small considering a typical recommendation is like 70 or 80 gallons. Im sure there are people who do that though.
I know it is. But people still keep them they are a tiny fish to me. I know there’s various factors that are going to depend on it tank size, activity, etc.
 

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I know it is. But people still keep them they are a tiny fish to me. I know there’s various factors that are going to depend on it tank size, activity, etc.
Those factors are how they calculated about 70 or 80 gallons. I didn't think seeing an eagle ray being kept and advertised for sale in a styrofoam box at a shop one time either though... probably just difference of opinion
 

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There’s definitely some inverts or small fish that could work. It depends on what you view as a predator. A species only tank with a small reef lobster could work or another invert. Some small species of non-reef safe wrasses or angels could work too.
I would not do a lobster at all, grow fast and get huge for a 10 gallon. Most lobsters need at least 100 gallons
What angel would you put in a 10 gallon?
Please dont put a dwarf angel in a 10 gallon, 30 is the smallest and I say that losely as anything bigger than a cherub should go in at least 60 in my opinion. They need a mature tank with lots of rocks to pick at.

For a 10 gallon really only option are gobies
 

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I would not do a lobster at all, grow fast and get huge for a 10 gallon. Most lobsters need at least 100 gallons

Please dont put a dwarf angel in a 10 gallon, 30 is the smallest and I say that losely as anything bigger than a cherub should go in at least 60 in my opinion. They need a mature tank with lots of rocks to pick at.

For a 10 gallon really only option are gobies
I had a purple reef lobster in a small nano which sadly crashed but he was about an inch. You’ll never seen them though lol. They are the most anti-social and nocturnal creatures ever I learned and stay small. And yes I know there options are limited. They could also do dwarf seahorses or some other cool small critters or species only tanks. Longterm yes options are limited but I don’t see an issue keeping a very tiny dwarf angel or small predatory invert in one.
 
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Oh there is one I forgot about, the coral groucher. There are a few different varieties that do become available. They can be called gobies, but they are members of the scorpionfish family. They do have specialized care and many of the points I make about other members of the scorp family does apply. Even divers den will get these and so times even bonded pairs.
 

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Hi, I’ve kept reef tanks before but have little to no knowledge on predatory fish. I’m interested in keeping some kind of predatory fish, like a wasp fish or frog fish but like I said have no idea what would be good for a 10 gallon tank, or if there is anything at all. Any fish you all would recommend? Thanks!
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There's nothing that I would recommend for a 10g. If you want to learn about caring for predatory fish, click my name and '"find all threads". Here's one to get you started:
I agree with Lion King. I wouldn't recommend ANY predator for a 10g. Sorry.
 
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