What should I put in a 30gal?

[hayes]

I work at a doctor's office and was put in charge of setting up/stocking a 30 gal tank. Of course everyone at work told me to put in sharks and eels. Considering I'm not a complete idiot, I didn't. My question: what is going to stay small enough and at the same time provide enough color/intrigue for everyone. Are nudibranches going to do well in a tank this small? What about anemonies and clown fish? Any recommendations would be appreciated

 

[farmboy]

Purple firefish are colorful and will stay small. Clownfish are a classic. They would be OK for that size tank. Careful not to put a whole lot of fish in there. I have 6 fish in a 75 and i think that's about it. With the exception of the yellow tang, our fish will not grow over 4-5inches.
What else can you tell us about the tank/setup? FIlters, lights etc.?
Oh yeah, WELCOME!

 

[jon321]

With the whole nemo craze, a pair of perc clowns and an anemonie would be a nice combo if you have the lighting.
Jon

 

[bbb]

Blennies are cool.
Here's our bicolor blenny.

 

[cheapfish1]

in my 30 i have a pair of true percs, a coral beauty, and a lawn mower blennie. I love em.

 

[fedukeford]

if get a pair of percula clowns, a purple fire fish, and a small goby, to add more color you should get some good lighting so it can be a reef