10 gal fish only

[debbie]

Hello, this question is for a friend whom wants to set up a "Fish only 10 gal". She does not want live rock, I told her even one nice piece would be better than none, but anyways fake plants will be added.
Can you please tell me so I can pass this onto her what kinds of colorful fish would be able to be put into this tank for a nice display and activity??
What would the max number be??
Keep in mind that I don't know if she will add the live rock so lets just go with the fake stuff for now.
Thanks

 

[peef]

3 fish max I would say...
She will need to get fish that stay small. If there are "plants" in there that will provide some cover at least but there should be something in there.
There are LOTS of fish that are acceptable do a little research and you will find them. NOTHING over 2 1/2 - 3 inches though.

 

[easternu8908]

you can do 2-4 small fish like royal gramma and firefish. those are both very colorfull. you could also do smaller gobies as well. but most fish like that are going to want live rock or some kind os structure to swim through and around

 

[debbie]

Thanks for the quick replies. I will definatley pass this info along. I know she is looking for swimming fish in the tank, gobies and blennies are not her favorites as they stay at the bottom.
The Royal Gramma is a good one, any other suggestions??
What kinds of "fake" things could be put into this tank that would look okay??

 

[alexa11]

I'd try to convince her to get a piece of rock, but if not, they do make fake corals and shipwrecks and things if she wants to go that rout.

 

[debbie]

One more thing, can any of these fish be kept together in a 10 gal and which ones??
Diadem Pseudochromis
Strawberry Pseudochromis
Royal Gramma
Royal Dottyback
Green Chromis
Thanks for your help

 

[easternu8908]

well most fake things look fake...
but if she doesnt want live rock because its live?.... then she can get base rock. the fish wont know any difference and the price is a lot less. the fire fish swim through the whole tank as well and are pretty colorful. you can always look at the fish section of this site...lots to look at

 

[mscenter58]

+1 on the fire fish..and if she doesnt want to buy lr cause the cost the yea the eastern said base rock is very cheap but she should at least buy 1 piece of lr