2 1/2 gallon fish tank

[marki24]

I am planning on setting up a small 2.5 gallon fish tank and i would like to know which salt water fish i can put in there or if any. I am also looking to add some LR and Zoos nothing else. Anyone have any suggestions? And also how much watts would be enough of lighting for the coral? Thanks.

 

[Wes]

I would put a Mantis shrimp in there

 

[deelucky]

you can get a nice clown goby they come yellow,green,black and rust.

 

[marki24]

What about lighting?

 

[deelucky]

i guess you could go pcs.i have a t-5 fixture im trying to get rid of but its to long for a 2 1/2 gallon tank

 

[tosiek]

they sell these tiny PC fixtures 9W or a fuge light (PC) would work.

and yeah 1 fish max in there. Watch your waste buildup when your filling it with coral and keep ontop of the water changes. Clown goby or a neon or something is about all you can keep.

 

[marki24]

thank you guys. appreciate it.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i agree on the small goby. as far as lighting a 13w pc should be fine. visit nano-reef.com, they have tons of pico tanks and you can get many ideas from them.

 

[nikko6nv]

Look into 2 or three sexy shrimp, they are small and perfect for a nano tank. Fiji pink sand and a watchman would bee pretty cool.

 

[Quang]

pico tanks are cool.
hard as hell to automate tho, expect a lot of manual maintenance unless you're a serious DIY kind of guy. The AGA 2.5g tanks are pretty shallow, and there aren't too many pre-made light options out there. I'd recommend this http://www.hellolights.com/92x9wcomiaqc.html

 

[lfsmarineguy]

trimma type gobies make great nano fish.

 

[RARECLOWNSNJ]

I have a 13 Watt PC Fixture

It will only fit a aga 2.5 tank. I had a 2.5 with two sexy dancing shrimp and a clown goby. It has a 50/50 bulb in their now.

If you want pics of the light here is a link.. http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=157134&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

Thats the light on a 6 gallon tank. To fit it onto the 2.5 i have to cut it down.

 

[Deanos]

No sales in this forum.rotest:

 

[chazertis]

i vote for a pistol shrimp and goby pair

 

[marki24]

I think i will go with the Coralife one I really like it. Thanks everyone with the advice.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I think i will go with the Coralife one I really like it. Thanks everyone with the advice.

Hey where is your pic. Iwanna compare the coralife to my LED @ 4.6-4.8w with dimmer. (Upgraded to 4.956W June 02 07)
I know I need more light but used up all the white ones. Thinking of pushing up to 10W.

Note the white dots on the surface-that's how condense the beams are.

Here are how they look under only white LED

 

[marki24]

Wingo how big is that tank? 2.5?

 

[Volitan]

Pico reef !!

Don't know if this is any help but heres one of my picos
that has a coralife aqualight Mini w/9w 50/50 + 9w 10k pc, You can make a nice little hood for the 2.5g with small pc units. As far as maint. there is a guy on nano reef.com that created a tool called the nimble works like a mag float but not an eye sore. I have a bunch of pico,nano & deco tanks they are alot of fun You can make them in almost anything like wine jugs,
iced tea pitchers, The real hot ones are the rimless cubes !!

Al
Heres a couple of pics with coralife mini & A custom stand/Hood for my 2.5 the hood has 13w 50/50 + 13w 10k, 4 comp. cooling fans + 5 light LED bar (added since pic), high grade reflector. Hope this gives You some more to work with any questions please ask !!

 

[marki24]

I really like your hood that looks really great. After i sell my 35 gallon i will work my 2.5. I really dont want 5 tanks in the apartment if you know what i mean. But the tank looks real great. Do you have any fish in it cause i really didnt see any.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Wingo how big is that tank? 2.5?

Yes 2.5G