bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Can a green chromis fit in a 2.5 gallon tank? How about a yellowtail damsel? Link to comment
rengb6 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nope! In a 2.5 gallon you'll be limited to shrimp, crabs, and snails. Pom-Pom grabs are pretty cute. Link to comment
CurtBoswell Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 If this is your first tank I'd suggest going to something like a 10 gallon at least. That is what I am doing. My tanks started cycling Tuesday. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 If this is your first tank I'd suggest going to something like a 10 gallon at least. That is what I am doing. My tanks started cycling Tuesday. What fish are you putting inside? Link to comment
hey Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Maybe a trimma goby if water is changed often enough. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 So a green chromis is a definte no? Can it at least fit a 10 gallon? Link to comment
CurtBoswell Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 What fish are you putting inside? I'm going to have a pair of snow onyx clownfish. But I also have a 5.5 gallon sump that will soon have a skimmer in it. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I still think its possible. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Even a small damsel can fit in there. I'll give you a link: Link to comment
famousdan314 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Anybody? Nope, green chromis gets way too big. I don't think any fish would be suitable in a 2.5 gallon tank... sorry. I only think I can think of is a tiny teeny goby or scooter blenny. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nope, green chromis gets way too big. I don't think any fish would be suitable in a 2.5 gallon tank... sorry. I only think I can think of is a tiny teeny goby or scooter blenny. A 3 gallon? Is that okay? Link to comment
desertrat Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 A small damsel will turn into a big damsel, they grow relatively fast and are aggressive. Maybe a clown goby, neon goby, or panda goby would work in such a small space. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Please see above link. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have seen people on this forum post on how you can keep a green chromis in a 2.5 gallon. Link to comment
CurtBoswell Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 You really should just go up to a bigger tank. It won't cost that much more than the tank you're going to set up now. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have seen people on this forum post on how you can keep a green chromis in a 2.5 gallon. 10 gallon? Link to comment
Havok_9 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have seen people on this forum post on how you can keep a green chromis in a 2.5 gallon. Please see above link. Then why are you asking? Are you looking for affirmation? Chromis are damsels, and they get pretty big. Neither a 2.5 gallon nor a 3 gallon would be a suitable tank. If you're dead set on getting a chromis, just get the right sized tank According to Liveaquariua.com for a Blue/Green Reef Chromis QUICK STATS Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Max. Size: 3½" Color Form: Blue Diet: Omnivore Compatibility: View Chart Origin: Africa, Indonesia, Pen Raised Family: Pomacentridae Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I said what about 10 gallons? Link to comment
Egginis Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The chromis will still get too large for a 10 gallon. I bought a school for my 220 gallon reef and they have become very large. You could always buy a small one for a ten gallon aquarium then swap it out for another when it gets to large. Fortunately they do not cost much but let's hope you don't get attached to it. It's hard letting go of fish after having them for a while. Link to comment
desertrat Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yes, a 10 gal would be more practical. i started with a 10 gal. I had a small clown and purple fire fish in it for about a year until I upgraded to a 60 gal. Link to comment
bluekane Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 What do 10 gallon tanks go for in general? Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I wouldn't put a damsel in a tank that size. I have seen plenty of 2.5-5g tanks with small gobies in them. I would look into getting one of the following: Blue Neon Goby Eviota Goby Redhead Goby Trimma Goby Yellow Neon GobyGreen Banded Goby These all stay fairly small. Personally, I would stay away from clown gobies in a tank this small. I have seen some HUGE clown gobies in the past. Link to comment
Havok_9 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 10 gallons are like $12 or something like that. Maybe less depending where you go. What you need to do is pin down what you are really aiming for, what your goals are for this tank. Is it the specific fish you are wanting to keep? Or is there a size tank that you prefer? If I were you, I would get the biggest size aquarium that your space and budget would allow. Check craigs list often, there's always some decent deals on there and generally people will work on price points with you. Link to comment
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