New six gallon help please

[hassasin]

Alright, ive read alot on these forums for the past few days, and I have some questions. First of all, if I want to start a 6 gallon nano, what type of fish would be ok in there, if I also put in two shrimp, and 5 pounds of LS, and some LR? I would like something like a clown, but really just the biggest and most colorful possible. (I know that using "biggest" may not be the best term). Ohh, and if I buy the eclipse 6, what should I get in addition? Some diffrerent lighting, different filtration, whatever. :notsure:
Lastly, what other equipment should I get when I go to the LFS the first day, what will I need for the upkeep of the tank. I want to do this right, that is why I am asking for help:help: .

<-- I always have to put this smilie, its so cool!

 

[hassasin]

From other posts, I think im gonna do a percula clown, and I was hoping to put two shrimp. Would any shrimp be good, or is there some kind in particular that I should be looking for? Also, I would like to put in a hermit crab or something like that :joy: , I like those, and as far as I understand it, they help clean the tank, along with the shrimp. :thinking:
I was also wondering how long I should wait to put in an anenome, I understand they are suppose to have a symbitic relationship with the clown.
Come on guys, give me ur opinions, I need help. I dont want to invest the money if this is a bad plan. Thanks

 

[clown_nut]

i'd say get a bigger tank...and if you want an anenome you'll need to invest serious cash in lighting alone.

 

[cliffrouse11bas]

Anenomes are for advanced aquarist and I have been in this hobby for 2 years and still am not ready to take it on. They require alot of light. Best under metal halide and the eclipse tank is not a good start. It is acrylic and will scratch easy. I say go with a 10 gallon tank or a 7 gallon minibow because they are both glass. You will need a 50/50 bulb. 50% Daylight and 50% actinic...

 

[hassasin]

Thanks for the reply, is there a 50/50 bulb available for the 7 gallon minibow? Id love to know where I can get one. Or know what to put into google to find the place where I can get the 50/50. I didnt mean an anenome, I thought that all things that hung of the rocks were called "anenomes". I was thinkin more along the lines of a shroom, not an anenome. Thanks for the help. Ohh, and the shroom is going to come way later. I only want to put a percular clown, two small shrimp, and a hermit crab. Waaaayyy later I will think about starting a simple reef, very simple. :thinking: