Adding fish to established tank.

NDagel · 01/20/2018, 06:24 PM

I have a 10 gallon nano that’s well established with only a pair of bonded Ocelaris Clowns and several corals. Would it be safe to add a dragonet or would the clowns beat it up since they are territorial and have had the tank to themselves for several months now?

Diana A · 01/20/2018, 06:28 PM

tank is too small for the dragonet and it needs plenty of hiding places. It must be fed live food by hand

Dmorty217 · 01/20/2018, 06:32 PM

The clowns won't stand for another fish in that size tank. You will need a healthy pod population to sustain a mandarin. Very few will eat prepared foods

NDagel · 01/20/2018, 06:33 PM

I have an ample supply of a copepods. But if a Nona is too small thanks for the input.

anthonys51 · 01/20/2018, 07:32 PM

If you want you can add a goby and shrimp pair. Also you can add some cleaner shrimp But anything else in that size take won’t last long.

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NDagel · 01/20/2018, 08:18 PM

I had a peppermint shrimp but I believe my carpet Anemone got the best of him. He disappeared after about 3 months with no trace. I was just pondering the idea of adding something small and colorful but as I said I fear the clowns will attack anything new to the tank. Thank you all for the input.

ncaldwell · 01/20/2018, 10:38 PM

I think your best bet would be a pistol shrimp and goby. They'd be able to hide when they need to and you can kinda put them where you want

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Cliving1 · 01/21/2018, 09:08 AM

I would also be hesitant with a carpet and dragonet.

01/20/2018, 06:24 PM	#1
NDagel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 8	Adding fish to established tank. I have a 10 gallon nano that’s well established with only a pair of bonded Ocelaris Clowns and several corals. Would it be safe to add a dragonet or would the clowns beat it up since they are territorial and have had the tank to themselves for several months now?

01/20/2018, 06:28 PM	#2
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	tank is too small for the dragonet and it needs plenty of hiding places. It must be fed live food by hand __________________ diana

01/20/2018, 06:32 PM	#3
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The clowns won't stand for another fish in that size tank. You will need a healthy pod population to sustain a mandarin. Very few will eat prepared foods __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

01/20/2018, 06:33 PM	#4
NDagel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 8	I have an ample supply of a copepods. But if a Nona is too small thanks for the input.

01/20/2018, 07:32 PM	#5
anthonys51 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kings Park, NY Posts: 2,789	If you want you can add a goby and shrimp pair. Also you can add some cleaner shrimp But anything else in that size take won’t last long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/20/2018, 08:18 PM	#6
NDagel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 8	I had a peppermint shrimp but I believe my carpet Anemone got the best of him. He disappeared after about 3 months with no trace. I was just pondering the idea of adding something small and colorful but as I said I fear the clowns will attack anything new to the tank. Thank you all for the input.

01/20/2018, 10:38 PM	#7
ncaldwell Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 241	I think your best bet would be a pistol shrimp and goby. They'd be able to hide when they need to and you can kinda put them where you want Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

01/21/2018, 09:08 AM	#8
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	I would also be hesitant with a carpet and dragonet.