Setting up first 8 gallon nano tank

[dano]

Hi,

My dad has been a member with wamas for a long time. I'm his 11 year old son. I wanted to setup a small tank. He has a 8 gallon biocube that has been sitting around the house for while. I am planing on setting that up and I need some stock for it. I was wondering if anybody had some small fish that they are selling. If anybody has a recommendation for any fish that would be very helpful and if anybody has experience with this tank that has ideas about how to set the tank up. I planing to have a rock some corals and some small fish. I was wondering if it was I good idea to have an anemone in this tank.  

Thanks,

Adin

  

[epleeds]

Adin

 

I'm sure a bunch of people will chime in, but u could use a Par 38 LED if you want an anemone and I would put two small clowns in the tank. Not much more since its only 8 gallons.

 

Just do weekly water changes and don't feed to heavy. I think the tank would look great.

[wildcrazyjoker81]

Sounds like a good candidate for a small pistol shrimp/goby combo too.

[kjamaya]

Allow your tank to run without any corals until all parameters are in check. Your dad can help you with that. Like mentioned above 2 clowns is more than enough and you can add as much corals as you want.

Have fun!

Edited February 1, 2014 by kjamaya

[Origami]

Zoa's and maybe a colt coral might work well to add some color and motion to a tank like this. You might not even need the extra light boost advisable for an anemone.

[JR-Tanked150]

Clown gobys are always fun to have. They have a couple of different colors.

[miggs76]

+1 on a yellow clown goby for a nano

[PatrickB]

Welcome Dano! Like everyone said a clown fish or goby would fit this size. You can also look at a clown goby as well.

 

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[jason the filter freak]

Guessing since this is in the sale area you're looking to buy stuff? I've got lots of rock for a tank that size,. Super cheap too.

Welcome to wamas!