minimum tank size for...

dave_15

dave_15

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what would be a minimum size tank for
1 domino damsel
1 yellowtail damsel
1 ocellaris clown
1 coral beauty
1 mandarin dragonette (please dont tell me that it needs special food because i already know that...also no talking about live rock and dont tell me that i need a bigger aquarium as i have one in my 29 for about 2 years now and its doing great)
would 15-20 gallon work?
Thanks
 
fishieness

fishieness

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does the one in your 29 have a refugium? does it eat prepared foods? i dont know if you wold be able to cram in enough live rock...... DEFINATLY NOT A 15-20!!!! i would say a 40-55 with a large refugium for pods for the mandarin. that is what iwould do. domino damsels get rather large. and if you know the requirements of the mandarin, them im sure you konw the agressiveness of a damsel.
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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For that fish selection, you will need at least a 29 gallon, but ideally, it should be closer to 38 or 46 gallons. I know that is not what you want to hear, but there is no avoiding the truth. If you want to be a responsible fish keeper, you should not be cramming five fish into a 15 or 20 gallon, especially fish like a mandarin and angel.
 
treybomb

treybomb

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i would say dont do the damsel... they get aggressive and bully almost every fish... and getting rid of the damsels allows you to get more fish... what bout 2 false percs watching a pair of clowns is pretty cool
 
dave_15

dave_15

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well what if it was
1-2 clown
1 coral beauty ( i heard they can be kep in smaller tanks)
1 mandarin (i have pods and also my lfs sells them)
1 toby
would this work?
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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Originally Posted by DAVE_15
well what if it was
1-2 clown
1 coral beauty ( i heard they can be kep in smaller tanks)
1 mandarin (i have pods and also my lfs sells them)
1 toby
would this work?
what size tank are you considering for that selection?
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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It's very possible. Fill it with 25-30 lbs. of live rock and I think you will be good to go. I would make the fish selection:
-clowns (1st month or 2)
-toby (3rd month)
-mandarin (4th or 5th month if you have the pods like you said)
-angel (at least 6 to 8 months after tank has been established)
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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Originally Posted by DAVE_15
1 mandarin dragonette (please dont tell me that it needs special food because i already know that...also no talking about live rock and dont tell me that i need a bigger aquarium as i have one in my 29 for about 2 years now and its doing great)
would 15-20 gallon work?
Thanks
I saw a Mandarin in a lfs today that was about 4-5 inches long... no way that species should be kept in a small tank.
 
dave_15

dave_15

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well if i use the 30 can i add other fish other than
1-2 clowns
1 toby
1 mandarin
1 coral beauty
its also because if i get the bigger tank i wont have so much room left in my little room
 
fishieness

fishieness

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i would definatly not add another fish.......... however, your fish will have a better environment to live in. i think you already may be pushing it in a 30 IMO. And i am still skepticle and worried about the mandarin exen with your past experiences. you are going to have a cram a heck of a lot of live rock in there.
 
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sinner's girl

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why cram fish and lr in a small tank? Get a bigger one. If you don't have the room, don't get the tank.
 
fishieness

fishieness

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i would have to agree with the above to be honest...... i think you are pushing it as it is without wanting to put more fish as far as room and bioload go. plus i still dont think a mandarin is a good idea.
 
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