Tank for a damsel?

[mellow1]

Hey everybody, another newbie here!

I'm thinking about getting a damsel soon and I was wondering how big of a tank I should get (since I'm only going to have the damsel in the tank)?
I'm trying to choose between the 12 gallon nano & the 24 gallon aquapod
Would the 12 gallon be too small for just one damsel?
Thanks in advance!

 

[rs1831]

I believe that they shouldn't be kept in anything smaller than a 30gal.

 

[sinner's girl]

which damsel? some are okay in 20, others need 30, some 55gl

 

[triga22]

Why just a damsel?

 

[italianwjt]

you can get by with a 10g and one other fish. in my hospital/now a retreat...i have a bicolor blenny/yellow tail.

 

[mellow1]

Originally Posted by Sinner's Girl
which damsel? some are okay in 20, others need 30, some 55gl
Either a domino, blue devil, or a yellow tail. Would a 12 gallon be too small for any of those?
Originally Posted by TriGa22
Why just a damsel?
Because that's all that I can afford right now

 

[drewsta]

save up 10 more bucks and get a clown they are nicer and more eye pleasing and would be fine in a 12G

 

[debbie]

Originally Posted by Drewsta
save up 10 more bucks and get a clown they are nicer and more eye pleasing and would be fine in a 12G

The clowns are more fun to watch as Dresta says, I do have a yellowtail blue damsel and quite a nice little fish they are. Mine is the only one with two clowns and I have never had a problem with it. Nice color too.
As for the tank, the motto goes: "Buy the biggest you can afford". So if you have to pick between the 12 gal and 24 gal I would go the 24 gal. This would give you a a nice tank to work with live rock, some easy corals and a few fish too. A bit more stable than the 12 gal and I think you would be very happy too.
Good luck.....

 

[mellow1]

BTTT!
OK, I have another question. Would the 24 gallon Aquapod be to small for a domino & a blue devil damsel together????

 

[omgsaltwat]

I think the stomach of a Clown Trigger would be a good home for it......

:hilarious .............sorry couldn't help it.....

 

[mellow1]

Originally Posted by OMGsaltwat
I think the stomach of a Clown Trigger would be a good home for it......

:hilarious .............sorry couldn't help it.....

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[debbie]

Originally Posted by mellow1
BTTT!
OK, I have another question. Would the 24 gallon Aquapod be to small for a domino & a blue devil damsel together????

I have never had a domino but I have seen how big they get. Also they do not keep their nice black and white spots. They turn a gray/black as they get older.