Three fish in ten gallon?

[gcp]

Hi there!

 

I've been wanting to set up a fish tank for a while now and I've figured out my stocking plan.

 

So far I want to have:

1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby

1 Royal Gramma Basslet

1 Black and White Ocellaris Clownfish

 

I wanted to ask if this seems like enough room for the fish, especially for the gramma and clown. I'd like to keep it around ten gallons but I'm willing to go up to 20 if needed. If I go for a 20, I'd have to pick between a tall and long. Personally, I prefer the proportions of the tall but the long has more benefits in terms of gas exchange and area. How much do these benefits actually weigh in in the long run?

 

I also would like recommendations for powerheads that are wallet-friendly. And do you think the clownfish would be fine as a single or do they do better in pairs?

 

Thanks everyone!

I forgot to mention this tank will most likely be a fowlr in the beginning, maybe adding a few corals down the line.

[ZeroEvoX]

Hi there!

 

I've been wanting to set up a fish tank for a while now and I've figured out my stocking plan.

 

So far I want to have:

1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby

1 Royal Gramma Basslet

1 Black and White Ocellaris Clownfish

 

I wanted to ask if this seems like enough room for the fish, especially for the gramma and clown. I'd like to keep it around ten gallons but I'm willing to go up to 20 if needed. If I go for a 20, I'd have to pick between a tall and long. Personally, I prefer the proportions of the tall but the long has more benefits in terms of gas exchange and area. How much do these benefits actually weigh in in the long run?

 

I also would like recommendations for powerheads that are wallet-friendly. And do you think the clownfish would be fine as a single or do they do better in pairs?

 

Thanks everyone!

I forgot to mention this tank will most likely be a fowlr in the beginning, maybe adding a few corals down the line.

 

 

most people will tell you no, probably can be done but 3 is probably pushing it. but in my nuvo 8 i had a clown, yellow watchman goby/pistol pair. just stay on top of water changes.

Gramma can be aggressive in that small a tank. The goby/clown combo is probably your best bet. one sand sifter one water column swimmer,

[Astinus]

Hi there gcp. to NR

As ZeroEvoX has said, 3 fish is really pushing the limit in a 10 gal tank.

Be sure the Tank has cycled before adding any Livestock.

If U can, I would go for the 20 Gal Long. Will be easier to maintain down the road.

As to adding ur livestock, after the tank has cycled, Add 1 fish at a time. This will allow

the Biological filtration to catch up. As to the question regarding keeping 1 Clown vs. 2.

I Kept 1 Clown and it was just fine. I Will also say, add the Clown Last. They become very territorial.

Have Fun! And remember, Marine Hobby is a Slow and steady hobby. It is very different from Fresh Water

Aquariums

Cheers!

[Cencalfishguy56]

Hi there!

 

I've been wanting to set up a fish tank for a while now and I've figured out my stocking plan.

 

So far I want to have:

1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby

1 Royal Gramma Basslet

1 Black and White Ocellaris Clownfish

 

I wanted to ask if this seems like enough room for the fish, especially for the gramma and clown. I'd like to keep it around ten gallons but I'm willing to go up to 20 if needed. If I go for a 20, I'd have to pick between a tall and long. Personally, I prefer the proportions of the tall but the long has more benefits in terms of gas exchange and area. How much do these benefits actually weigh in in the long run?

 

I also would like recommendations for powerheads that are wallet-friendly. And do you think the clownfish would be fine as a single or do they do better in pairs?

 

Thanks everyone!

 

I forgot to mention this tank will most likely be a fowlr in the beginning, maybe adding a few corals down the line.

i had 4 in my old ten gallon and did perfectly fine just keep up on water changes and you should be good to go

[gcp]

Thanks for the replies guys! I won't be setting up this tank for a long time but right now I'm considering the 20 gallon, as I worry about territorial issues with the clown and gramma. I think the bigger tank will help with stability should I decide to add corals down the line.

Are the advantages of a long 20 that much more than a 20 tall? And any power head recommendations?

[Astinus]

Thanks for the replies guys! I won't be setting up this tank for a long time but right now I'm considering the 20 gallon, as I worry about territorial issues with the clown and gramma. I think the bigger tank will help with stability should I decide to add corals down the line.

Are the advantages of a long 20 that much more than a 20 tall? And any power head recommendations?

Regarding a 20 Long vs. a 20 Tall. For me it is choice, but i would prefer the 20 long. It would be shallower and easier to

get hands into the tank for placing any Corals. I would also imagine because of the shallower water, lighting would be

easier to reach the bottom. I am still new to the Hobby and don't know much about lighting.

Nor do I know much about power heads.

But, like I said, it is just a personal choice regarding the Tank.

[Cencalfishguy56]

Thanks for the replies guys! I won't be setting up this tank for a long time but right now I'm considering the 20 gallon, as I worry about territorial issues with the clown and gramma. I think the bigger tank will help with stability should I decide to add corals down the line.

Are the advantages of a long 20 that much more than a 20 tall? And any power head recommendations?

i have a 20L and love it, allows more room for the fish to swim and is shallow so it's easier to work in

[gcp]

I like the tall look of the 20 tall so I think I might even go with a 29 gallon.? Some dangerous thinking going on here...

[Astinus]

If u go that route...may as well look into an All in One

I have a JBJ 28 Gal Nano and love it.

I have a 75 G FW tank that will convert in the coming years

[Clown79]

I'd say no. I am a believer of low bioload low stress environments for fish.

 

The gramma is an agressive and territorial fish that swims constantly and like lots of caves. I have 1 in my 10g, its the only fish in there. I am diligent with maintenance, waterchanges, etc etc and keeping the tank clean - is harder than my 15g.

 

Clowns don't need to be in pairs, more fun when they are but not necessary. The clown and gramma could have aggressive issues kept together in smaller tanks.

 

Low bioloads not only keep the nutrient levels lower but also reduce stress on the fish which means less chance of health issues.

 

As for 20g tall or long, tall is harder to clean but otherwise its personal preference.

[Bcb577]

I have had my ten gallon standard for over a year,and I agree with clown79,lower the billboard the less trouble you'll run into.I also have only one clownfish and a yellow watchman goby and everything is peaceful. But I would definitely not do 3 fish in a ten gallon.I thought about trying it also but after getting advise in this forum I decided against it.