Recommended stock for a 5 gallon reef tank...

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alexmir

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I Am starting a 5 gallon reef tank and am wondering what fish, if any would do okay in such a small tank. If nothing too interesting will work there is a some pipefish at the LFS that stay about 3 inches so i think those may be kinda fun???

The tank has an 11 watt bulb in it, what kind of corals could i keep in this? would zoos and mushroos be okay? I could upgrade to 15 or 25 watts for a few dollars more so the lighting isnt that big of a deal, just curious what would work with that particular bulb.
 
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alexmir

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I just realized that i posted this in the section, thought i was in the nano section, you can reply if you want though
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

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I know this is difficult to adhere to, but I honestly wouldn't put any marine fish into a 5 gallon tank. I have no experience with tanks this small so I may be wrong.
 
bonebrake

bonebrake

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Yellow watchman goby, blackcap basslet, or a royal gramma.
My yellow watchman goby rarely ever leaves a 3" x 3" section in my 24 DX cube and I am inclined to believe he would live happily in a pickle jar if there was a small cave for him to chill in.
 
ophiura

ophiura

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Originally Posted by mudplayerx
I know this is difficult to adhere to, but I honestly wouldn't put any marine fish into a 5 gallon tank. I have no experience with tanks this small so I may be wrong.

I personally agree.
There is a big difference, IMO, in the area a fish inhabits in the wild...and then translating that to putting them in such a small tank. That does not take into consideration anything about water stability, etc.
This is a 5g tank...with LR, corals, etc, it will be no where near that.
I would do nothing larger than a neon goby, MAYBE a clown goby, personally...but I would prefer no fish at all in many cases.
 
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alexmir

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Originally Posted by mudplayerx
I know this is difficult to adhere to, but I honestly wouldn't put any marine fish into a 5 gallon tank. I have no experience with tanks this small so I may be wrong.

What about a panda goby, they only grow to be 1.5 inches long???
 
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alexmir

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Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
Unbelievable...

I guess someone doesnt like my idea..... If you think my ideas are not good ones then perhaps explaining why would be better than replying with a smart remark. I am sure that you have much more experience with this hobby than i do so advice would be appreciated.
 
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