Lchi’s Saltwater Build- 10g To Im25 Lagoon!

Na. Definitely no sixlines in a 10g. They do a lot of swimming and pace back n forth. In your aqueon10g though, the footprint is adequate for 2 juvie clowns. But that's just me.

In the IM10, the footprint is reallllly small.
 

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Possum wrasse you could do in a 10G. Jester Rainford Goby will be good for a 10G too as well as a clown goby will fit comfortably in it.
 

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The clown rock gobys like mine also come in green with a stripy face, I seen one in the shop yesterday but because of my impulse parrot buy I couldn’t, I go a bit mad over them little gobys they are great .
 
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Na. Definitely no sixlines in a 10g. They do a lot of swimming and pace back n forth. In your aqueon10g though, the footprint is adequate for 2 juvie clowns. But that's just me.

In the IM10, the footprint is reallllly small.
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Ah ha okay; this is why I don’t believe anything I hear until I have you weigh in lol. I’m sure the juvie clowns would be fine. I just worry about their adult size.
The clown just took it back for the nem to eat, I think Nart had a six line he may have some knowledge for you.
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That's so neat! I didn’t realize they’d feed their nems. Not helping the clown itch Grant!
 
Not sure if its common or not Lchi87 as I didn’t research it yet, but its what mine does all the time, also found a video of banggaI cardinals in the wild sheltering in an anemone, apparently its common practice, which was just mind blowing to, I thought I had a freak cardinal edit. vikingkirken they are great ! 188e8e927dc6e7a875117a5f1418ab02.jpg hes called Bart . Also Lchi87 there is a video on my fw thread with the new juvenile parrot, with some co-stars at the end .
 

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Not sure if its common or not Lchi87 as I didn’t research it yet, but its what mine does all the time, also found a video of banggaI cardinals in the wild sheltering in an anemone, apparently its common practice, which was just mind blowing to, I thought I had a freak cardinal edit. vikingkirken they are great ! View attachment 403187 hes called Bart . Also Lchi87 there is a video on my fw thread with the new juvenile parrot, with some co-stars at the end .
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Ooh fascinating! I had no idea they did that either lol all the things I’m learning is making my head spin but in a good way!! Love love Bart too, I was at a lfs today and was goby shopping, those and blennies are just so neat!
 
Ooo blennies, nart has a starry blenny, he is hilarious, reminds me of slimer from ghost busters, a blenny would be a good fish, again though Nart could tell you more on them, not sure which would go best in a 10 if any, never kept one but Id like to one day.
 
I was at an LFS today too, spent too much time in the saltwater section before picking out some plants. Then mentioned casually to the hubby that it might be neat to have a big freshwater tank upstairs and a big saltwater one down, he didn't argue..... You guys are gonna push me over for sure!!
 
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I was at an LFS today too, spent too much time in the saltwater section before picking out some plants. Then mentioned casually to the hubby that it might be neat to have a big freshwater tank upstairs and a big saltwater one down, he didn't argue..... You guys are gonna push me over for sure!!
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Its honestly only a matter of time once you start “casually” looking at anything sw related.... it gets serious real quick lol.
 
It's just killing me because I already HAVE a saltwater tank, and I'm already thinking about a second one so that I can actually have a FISH!

Anyway. Sorry. I'll stop hijacking now.

Also, tailspot blennies are so cute I could just die.
 

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It's just killing me because I already HAVE a saltwater tank, and I'm already thinking about a second one so that I can actually have a FISH!

Anyway. Sorry. I'll stop hijacking now.

Also, tailspot blennies are so cute I could just die.
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Haha yes! Don’t mind the hijacking at all

I think this is a tailspot blenny I saw today:
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So adorable!!
 
Can I just throw saltwater cardinals into the mix? They're so pretty.



EDIT: I now see most people suggest 30 gallons for them. BUT, maybe it depends on what else is involved or how big your school is?
 
Ohhh I love tail spot blennies. I saw one the other day and fell in love honestly. Its just if it hides or not
 
Ooo blennies, nart has a starry blenny, he is hilarious, reminds me of slimer from ghost busters, a blenny would be a good fish, again though Nart could tell you more on them, not sure which would go best in a 10 if any, never kept one but Id like to one day.
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Your right Grant. Starry blenny will get a little too big and aggressive in a 10G. However, one blenny that can go in a 10G is one of the blennies that LchI saw. The tail spot blenny.
LiveAquaria is pretty accurate on this one: these will reach to a max size of 2" , perfect for a 10G
 
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Played with the new test kit and I was right in holding off on shrimp; just a smidge of nitrite left (.05) and nitrates are at 5. pH is at 8.2. I’m thinking once the nitrites zero out and I do a water change, I should be good to go!

Seeing lots of tiny pods swarming parts of the rock and the base of the powerhead so I think that’s a good sign.

I’ve narrowed down my stocking options:

For a bottom dweller, one of these:
-tailspot blenny (not sure if they hide a lot but the one at the lfs seemed pretty confident in being out and about.
-goby/shrimp pairing
- green banded goby ( so stunning!)

Non bottom:
- the smallest clown pair I can find to give me time to upgrade
- royal gramma
-bangaI cardinal (just one I’m guessing will fit)

..and of course a CUC... not sure if my sand is deep enough for nessarius snails, its barely an inch deep. Definitely will pick up a fire shrimp though.
 
I know really nothing about sw stocking but this sounds like it's going to be a beautiful tank!
 
The green banded goby is amazing, The royal gramma is nice, Clowns are just the best thing ever, the banggaI cardinals are cool but look so much better in a group,

I'm not sure on the tail spot, the goby shrimp pairs are nice too, I want to try another yasha goby when I get sand back in my tank.
 
You're better off in selecting the clowns over royal gramma. Royals do a lot of swimming all over the tank, so footprint of the tank matters more for them. Whereas clowns don't swim around a whole lot. They mainly stick to a small spot once they claim that territory.
 

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Really enjoying reading along with your thread. I'm just starting to research into a Saltwater setup and this is great info!
 
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My first saltwater fish!!!

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Anyone want to guess??? Grant and Nart, you can’t play because ya’ll already know haha
 
My first saltwater fish!!!

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Anyone want to guess??? Grant and Nart, you can’t play because ya’ll already know haha
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Some kind of.......blenny? I don't really know many different kinds of Saltwater fish. Just throwing out a guess.
 
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Some kind of.......blenny? I don't really know many different kinds of Saltwater fish. Just throwing out a guess.
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It IS a blenny!
 
You got the tailspot! So cute!! But sheesh, you sure didn't give us much time to guess!
 
Funny little dude ! Very similar movement to the rock goby I have, very majestic when they do that hovering thing lol, top pick lchI !
 

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Oh my! That is one awesome fish!! Congratulations on your first sw fish! So exciting.
 
So cute! I'll be eagerly watching the behaviour of this little guy!
 
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Thankss everyone!

vikingkirken ya I didn’t realize JLeeM would get it so quickly lol. I’m pretty predictable though...
 
What a pick Lchi. Awesome blenny! It's already out n about too? Too cool
 
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What a pick Lchi. Awesome blenny! It's already out n about too? Too cool
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Thanks!!! Its actually more outgoing then I thought it would be at this point; still ducks into the rock when I approached but I catch it staring at its reflection in the glass from far away lol.
 
Nice! He's a cute little dude/dudette lol. This thread is really giving me the salt bug......
 
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Nice! He's a cute little dude/dudette lol. This thread is really giving me the salt bug......
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Thanks!!! Ya, watching sw build threads are a pretty good way to get hooked lol.
 
I better stop fallowing this thread. I may need to go to MTS anonymous.
 

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Thanks!!! Ya, watching sw build threads are a pretty good way to get hooked lol.
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Sheesh, you aren't kidding! I have to stay away! Hubby and I are tossing around the idea of a big roadtrip this summer, and starting up a saltwater tank right before that isn't a great plan for either the budget OR the tank management! But I may have to start plotting for the fall...
 
Lovely little fish, congratulations on your first one, looking forward to seeing more as the tank progresses
 
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Good morning blenny
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Awesome fish lchi. So glad I'm following along
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Lovely little fish, congratulations on your first one, looking forward to seeing more as the tank progresses
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Thanks guys. Happy ya’ll are along for the ride
 
What a great shot. It's as if he knows breakfast is coming.
 
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What a great shot. It's as if he knows breakfast is coming.
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Thanks!! He was actually helping himself to some algae this morning.. its funny to watch him chomping down on the rocks lol
Such a beautiful Blenny Lchi.
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Thanks, I’m really crazy about him!!!
 
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Its so cute!!! Beautiful! Is he still super shy?
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Not really! He does like his little rock cave but his head is always sticking out and he loves to people watch! He doesn’t flinch at all when I come close to the tank and he seems to respond to voices... my fiance was talking to him last night and he came out of his little cave to say hello!
 

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