Enigma's 2012 Nano Contest Entry

Enigma · #1 09-23-2012, 12:37 PM

I'm mulling over fish. Does anyone know of nano suitable fish that aren't overly messy? Being that this system needs to be low nutrient, I don't want to add a really messy fish.

In looking at my display tank, my green chromis are probably the least messy. I could put them in here (my 40 is overstocked . . . But it will become a ~100g in Feb-March). I'm not fond of them, however. They hide most of the time, and aren't particularly interesting.

I just don't know. I've posted three threads, on three different forums, and I'm just not gettting answers. Maybe there is no answer?

fishoholic · #2 09-23-2012, 03:52 PM

Purple firefish maybe? They are pretty and not messy. Also trimma gobies and clown gobies are cool. If you want to keep the tank low nutrient you can also run the prodibio biokit for nano reefs.

JDigital · #3 09-23-2012, 04:03 PM

Catalina Goby

Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse

Or white Banded..

Tanaka Pygmy Wrasse

Enigma · #4 09-23-2012, 04:06 PM

Wow! Some nice options. Thanks, both of you.

fishoholic · #5 09-23-2012, 04:22 PM

Catalina gobies are cool but also need cold water temps 68-74 to survive long term.

Enigma · #6 09-23-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fishoholic

Catalina gobies are cool but also need cold water temps 68-74 to survive long term.

Drat! Another one that likes those temps. Maybe I should investigate keeping a lower temp reef.

Boxboy · #7 09-24-2012, 12:13 AM

There is tons of goby options for small tanks. I love the neon gobys and trimma gobys

Also glad to read about your light working correctly!