5g stocking question

jadeguppy · 07/29/2007, 10:19 AM

I have a 5g reef with zoos, mushrooms, and macro algae. It has about 200 gph circulation that includes a hob and an osolating powerhead. I just added a firfish goby and a peppermint shrimp (I hope it eats the glass anenomies!). The firefish likes to hang out behind the rocks and only come out occasionally. The shrimp is in the cave. Will the firefish start coming out more as he gets use to the tank? Is there any other small fish that I can safely add that will swim around the free area up front? I don't want the fish fighting and I know that 2 will be pushing the limits of the tank, which is why I'm not sure it is possible. Lastly, how do you guys care for your firefish? Anything special I should know?

Purple Penguins · 07/29/2007, 11:27 AM

might be able to put in a clown goby, but 5 gals is pretty small, the firefish will eventually make its way out it just needs some time, pepermint shrimp dont always eat aiptasia I got lucky that mine does, they can also cause a small ammount of trouble at times picking at polyps and zoas, the main special thing about firefish is they do tend to jump so make sure your tank is covered

Nanomaniac · 07/29/2007, 09:27 PM

The firefish will venture out from behind the rocks once it gets comfortable with its new environment. Personally one small fish for a 5 gallon tank is enough, its just not large enough for more fish.

kkyyllee · 07/29/2007, 11:39 PM

you wont be able to add anymore fish, the firefish will come out eventually

07/29/2007, 10:19 AM	#1
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,612	5g stocking question I have a 5g reef with zoos, mushrooms, and macro algae. It has about 200 gph circulation that includes a hob and an osolating powerhead. I just added a firfish goby and a peppermint shrimp (I hope it eats the glass anenomies!). The firefish likes to hang out behind the rocks and only come out occasionally. The shrimp is in the cave. Will the firefish start coming out more as he gets use to the tank? Is there any other small fish that I can safely add that will swim around the free area up front? I don't want the fish fighting and I know that 2 will be pushing the limits of the tank, which is why I'm not sure it is possible. Lastly, how do you guys care for your firefish? Anything special I should know?

07/29/2007, 11:27 AM	#2
Purple Penguins Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boonies, WI Posts: 848	might be able to put in a clown goby, but 5 gals is pretty small, the firefish will eventually make its way out it just needs some time, pepermint shrimp dont always eat aiptasia I got lucky that mine does, they can also cause a small ammount of trouble at times picking at polyps and zoas, the main special thing about firefish is they do tend to jump so make sure your tank is covered __________________ Angela This hobby isn't just for the boys.. Its all fun and games until someone gets salt water in their eyes! Current Tank Info: 2 x 24 gal AP Reefs, 3 gal picotope, 10 gal freshwater, 10 gal mantis, 75 gall reef tank, 3 tier frag system about 80-90 gals

07/29/2007, 09:27 PM	#3
Nanomaniac Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 144	The firefish will venture out from behind the rocks once it gets comfortable with its new environment. Personally one small fish for a 5 gallon tank is enough, its just not large enough for more fish.

07/29/2007, 11:39 PM	#4
kkyyllee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rescue ca Posts: 963	you wont be able to add anymore fish, the firefish will come out eventually