what to put in my new 12g

doch · #1 08-04-2011, 08:25 PM

Only thing that will become a problem is the clowns... they're pretty big for a 12. As for bio load, as long as you're skimming and doing regular water changes you should be ok to add a few more little critters. I suggest a yellow clown goby, rainfords goby, maybe a goby/pistol shrimp combo, and or a barnicle blenny. My barnicle blenny is one of, if not my favorite fish... he's wicked!! As long as you keep your purchases small, you'll be alright.

dsaundry · #2 08-04-2011, 08:31 PM

A small gem tang

Of course you would have to expand really quickly..

seriously though, shrimp, small starfish and small gobies are usually ok. Keep it simple in a small tank, Mushrooms,zoa's etc.

stuie25 · #3 08-04-2011, 08:32 PM

i will be looking for a skimmer for the 12, i got a marineland skimmer that came with the 60g but no way it will fit on the 12, and its way to big probaly.

will i be ok with the pair of clowns, i would hate to have to sell them theyre funny to watch.

i wanted the 22g cad but they quit makeing the cheep one with t5 they only make the led one now and its more than i wanted to spend atm.

doch · #4 08-04-2011, 09:29 PM

You should be alright with the clowns if they're small. You'll want to upgrade at some point though... maybe in a year or 2?

stuie25 · #5 08-04-2011, 10:06 PM

i like the 60 gallon but its a bit much , i wanted the CAD 22 but now i might just save up and go for the CAD 39G pro series in a year or so.

so with the clowns would i be better off to leave them as is and just add a few corals and call it done?