How many "fish per gallon" in a nano?

extendedmango · 09/09/2017, 08:49 PM

I saw a thread on another forum that did a poll on how many fish per gallon, and it made me wonder if the results would differ if applied only to nano reefs. Just divide the number of fish by the number of gallons then report the results here.

Please...
-Only respond if you have a nano tank (34g or less)
-Use only display gallons in calculation
-Reefs Tanks only (No FOWLR, ETC.)

I'm hoping this will provide a very general guide to stocking a nano reef!

extendedmango · 09/09/2017, 08:54 PM

Here is the link to the original thread...

https://www.*********.com/threads/ho...u-have.119453/

Please delete this if I am not allowed to post links to other threads, but I wanted to give credit to the other OP.

ReefWreak · 09/09/2017, 09:09 PM

I have a 29g biocube that holds 22 gallons of water, and I have 5 fishes. I wouldn't recommend any more than that, though of course fish size and appetite come into play. Also, the smaller the tank, the more gallons per fish required IMO.

I'd recommend no more than 1 fish per 5 gallons.

aznflyfisherman · 09/09/2017, 09:37 PM

I have three clowns, yellow watchman goby n blenny in my 29g biocube.

fscmocsaj · 09/10/2017, 05:36 AM

I've got a fusion Nuvo 20 with a flamehawk, clown pair, six line wrasse, and algae blenny

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extendedmango · 09/10/2017, 10:15 PM

Thanks to all who have replied... Can you see the Poll at the top? I haven't gotten too many responses so I want to make sure it is working.

AlSimmons · 09/11/2017, 01:26 AM

How big is the tank? Given the right conditions that Setosa can become a monster, almost outgrowing the fish... So in other words, how much space do you want to give that fish?
By the looks of it that clown is outnumbered by the frags... Almost a coral garage sale...

fscmocsaj · 09/11/2017, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlSimmons

How big is the tank? Given the right conditions that Setosa can become a monster, almost outgrowing the fish... So in other words, how much space do you want to give that fish?

By the looks of it that clown is outnumbered by the frags... Almost a coral garage sale...

I did go a little overboard on the corals. I've given 5 frags to a buddy and kept all the high end. Don't ever participate in eBay auctions and live sales...

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extendedmango · 09/14/2017, 10:10 PM

Good results so far. Thanks to all who have replied!

bcb577 · 09/17/2017, 09:40 PM

I have a biocube 14 and keep 2 fish 1 clownfish,1yellow watchman goby and I woukdnt push it much more than that,i could go 3 fish if I upped water changes and test often,plus I just put a biocube protien skimmer in wich would help too.

Jon0807 · 09/18/2017, 07:23 PM

You also have to keep aggression in mind. If you get a very aggressive fish, then that kinda reduces your choices, even tho you are under the "fish per gallon" rule

extendedmango · 09/19/2017, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon0807

You also have to keep aggression in mind. If you get a very aggressive fish, then that kinda reduces your choices, even tho you are under the "fish per gallon" rule

There are a lot of things that need to be considered when stocking a aquarium. This is simply to provide the basic number of fish.

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View Poll Results: How Many fish per gallon in your nano reef
0.01-0.05	3	18.75%
0.05-0.10	1	6.25%
0.10-0.15	2	12.50%
0.15-0.20	5	31.25%
0.20-0.25	0	0%
0.25-0.30	2	12.50%
0.30-0.35	0	0%
0.35-0.40	0	0%
0.40-0.45	0	0%
0.45-0.50	1	6.25%
0.50+	2	12.50%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

09/09/2017, 08:49 PM	#1
extendedmango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 176	How many "fish per gallon" in a nano? I saw a thread on another forum that did a poll on how many fish per gallon, and it made me wonder if the results would differ if applied only to nano reefs. Just divide the number of fish by the number of gallons then report the results here. Please... -Only respond if you have a nano tank (34g or less) -Use only display gallons in calculation -Reefs Tanks only (No FOWLR, ETC.) I'm hoping this will provide a very general guide to stocking a nano reef!

09/10/2017, 05:36 AM	#5
fscmocsaj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 752	I've got a fusion Nuvo 20 with a flamehawk, clown pair, six line wrasse, and algae blenny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Red Sea 170- Acro dominant Current Tank Info: Red Sea 170

09/11/2017, 01:26 AM	#7
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	How big is the tank? Given the right conditions that Setosa can become a monster, almost outgrowing the fish... So in other words, how much space do you want to give that fish? By the looks of it that clown is outnumbered by the frags... Almost a coral garage sale... Last edited by AlSimmons; 09/11/2017 at 01:31 AM.

09/18/2017, 07:23 PM	#11
Jon0807 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 293	You also have to keep aggression in mind. If you get a very aggressive fish, then that kinda reduces your choices, even tho you are under the "fish per gallon" rule __________________ 40g breeder DT, 40g breeder sump

09/09/2017, 08:54 PM	#2
extendedmango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 176	Here is the link to the original thread... https://www.*********.com/threads/ho...u-have.119453/ Please delete this if I am not allowed to post links to other threads, but I wanted to give credit to the other OP.

09/09/2017, 09:09 PM	#3
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	I have a 29g biocube that holds 22 gallons of water, and I have 5 fishes. I wouldn't recommend any more than that, though of course fish size and appetite come into play. Also, the smaller the tank, the more gallons per fish required IMO. I'd recommend no more than 1 fish per 5 gallons.

09/09/2017, 09:37 PM	#4
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	I have three clowns, yellow watchman goby n blenny in my 29g biocube.

09/10/2017, 10:15 PM	#6
extendedmango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 176	Thanks to all who have replied... Can you see the Poll at the top? I haven't gotten too many responses so I want to make sure it is working.

09/14/2017, 10:10 PM	#9
extendedmango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 176	Good results so far. Thanks to all who have replied!

09/17/2017, 09:40 PM	#10
bcb577 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Whitehall ohio Posts: 219	I have a biocube 14 and keep 2 fish 1 clownfish,1yellow watchman goby and I woukdnt push it much more than that,i could go 3 fish if I upped water changes and test often,plus I just put a biocube protien skimmer in wich would help too.