14 fishes in 24G Nanocube

[Savager]

I went to Russ's (Masterswimmer) place yesterday and I told him about this one guy who has 14 fishes in his nano tank. And his Mandarin pair was spawning. It's unbelievable and I wouldn't recommend anyone to try it.

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85082

 

[Reefer420]

wow- he obviously knows whats he's talking about though. And apparently has enough time on his hands to do it... I couldn't imagine taking the time to train Mandarins on frozen food!

 

[Savager]

Yeah, I am sure he knows what he's doing and he has enough time to take care of his tank. But why would you even try it? Is he just trying to prove everyone wrong? So many things can go wrong with such a small tank especially with all these fishes in it.

 

[fritz]

In order to pull of that many fish in such a small tank you NEED to have:

1. A Queen Angel
2. A few Tangs
3. A school of anthias

I would never setup a nano tank without those three

 

[marrone]

Believe it or not it not uncommon to have Mandarin spawn in a tank. Back in the mid 80's I had a couple of pair that would spawn every so often and I did nothing special to get this to happen. It's actually quite common to see a pair start to circle each other and sprial up towards the top of the tank and then release eggs and sperm.

As for all those fish in such a small tank you need to think long term as they fish will live any where from 10 - 20 years. So what may work now maybe a problem down the line as the fish get larger and more aggressive. If the fish don't live any where near their normal life spans it shouldn't be consider a success.

You'll also find many pictures of tanks over in Japan, and the surrounding areas, where people have 100 - 15 gal tanks loaded with large tangs and angels fish, way more than they should. Once again what is the success of keeping all these fish if they don't live any where near their normal life span.

 

[JRod]

If I can add to that list.

Would not be complete without:
4. 2 groupers
5. 1 Wobbegong Shark
6. 1 Octopus
7. 1 Stingray
8. 1 Neon Goby

Although the Neon Goby may put us over the edge.

 

[masterswimmer]

Interesting turn of events he had there. I wouldn't recommend that type of setup for anyone though. Regardless of whether or not he's had success.

swimmer

 

[fritz]

Dude are you CRAZY! A neon Goby! He would get eaten in a second in that nano cube. Perhaps a second queen angel would be a better choice with those fish in a 24 nano cube? Or an eel, maybe four?
hahahahaha. I wonder if he has a fuge and what size it is. Perhaps a HOB would accomidate the sharks, rays, tangs, etc.

 

[JRod]

Didn't look at the Neon that way. Luckily you point it out, would not want someone to spend their hard earned money on $9 fish and lose it, that would suck.

I'm thinking a 50% water change would be enough, why spend money on a skimmer, they serve no purpose. And why a sump when you never even see it and that served no purpose either.

Spend the money on the Moray Eel the hell with all the "extras" you mention.

 

[fritz]

ahhh hahahahahahahahaha. lmao. An angler would be cool too but then we'd have to move them to a 30 or maybe just a 20 high.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Forget all of you with all your foo foo fish. I want 2 black tip reef sharks in my 24 gallon cube!! :wink1::sigh::lol2:

 

[JRod]

NICE!

Yea that 30 would give them that "swimming" room they need.

I showed my wife this and she is still trying to figure out why I'm laughing so hard.