NirvanaandTool

Hey guys. First post here on fishlore. Love the site - very informative.
I have a 35gal hex tank that i just started to cycle - started it with live sand and im going to purchase liverock this upcoming weekend for it.
After i let it cycle for about 2 weeks or so, im going to look into getting some fish and inverts for the tank.
I know im limited in what i can get due to the small size of the tank - thats a given. I figure at max 3-4 fish.
I just want some suggestions on some fish that are easy to keep.

2 Definates for the tank will be a False Percula Clownfish and a Royal Gramma Basslet.
I was looking at Damsels and i keep reading that they can be aggressive as they get older. So im hesistant to add one of them to my 'list' right now.

What other fish/inverts do you suggest for the tank?

Thanks guys/gals.

UPDATE! - Tank is cycled now and currently has 1 Ocellaris Clownfish and 9 Blue leg Hermit crabs in it.
Any suggestions for additional livestock is greatly appreciated!!!

bhcaaron

Welcome Nirv! and check out these suggestions:

http://liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=1926

Wolfgang8810

cromis would be a good cheep small starter fish. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...cfm?pCatId=115

bhcaaron

Ooh! I like chromis. I want to get a shoal of green ones!

NirvanaandTool

Thanks for the welcome and suggestions guys - I've been checking liveaquaria a bit but just figured I'd get better indepth info from you experienced guys on here. It seems like liveaquaria is very easy-going in its compatibility chart whereas other sites online seem to say that the fish are not quite as peaceful as liveaquaria says.
Just want to be extra sure that my future fish will get along - dont need to have any expensive fish dying off from fights with other tankmates.

One question about the chromis - will just 1 chromis act shy and hide alot? Because i really dont think i have the space for 2-3 of them in addition to my future clown and basslet.
I dont want to get the fish if its just going to be reclusive alone and not live a good life in the tank.

Beth191987

Oh I love the Green Chromis they are great fish. I would suggest them.

bhcaaron

OK... I'll stop then lol

As for the chromis, I'm not sure. I have read that it does much better in small shoals.

NirvanaandTool

Haha na its cool. I appreciate all info. Like i said, im a major s/w n00b so anything is appreciated.
Had south american cichlid tanks before but I wanted something new and more.... colorful lol.

Ya thats what i read too. Any other suggestions for a fish that doesnt need to be in a small school?

bhcaaron

How about firefish? Small, 10G requirement, colorful!

NirvanaandTool

Heard they are prone to jumping from the tank - i have a small opening in the hood where my heater is (probably 1"x1"). Think it would try to jump through that?
I guess i could always just try to cover that up with something.

bhcaaron

I think the cover up is always a good Idea.

NirvanaandTool

Alright- time to rig something up. I'm sure i can come up with something - i mean i am going to school for engineering.

I think I'll go with the clown first after the tank is all said and cycled and then go from there.
Thanks for the help bhcaaron.

bhcaaron

Engineering? Cough(showoff)cough! lol

You're welcome... btw... its just Aaron.

NirvanaandTool

Yea. aka Professional Nerd. Haha

bhcaaron

Hmmmm Nirv the Nerd? U can't be too prep if you like Nirvana (or are we talking India?)

NirvanaandTool

Na Nirvana the band.
Username is a product of my two fav bands - Nirvana and Tool. Easy combo right?

I'm a big rock fan but I'm a nerd at heart - you have to be to be an engineer.... haha

bhcaaron

lol... I actually think I get that lol. I don't know Tool though.

NirvanaandTool

Tool are Maynard James Keenan's band - alittle more industrial style and not as mainstream as Nirvana.
Really good band though.