Bio Load

[Bruce]

Hi all...i was wondering...is this too much for a 12 gal tank...

i was gona get 2 small percuala (have a rose anemonie) and a pistol shrimp and goby?...if all fish r small will they be ok?

[Birdlady]

Probably too much. 12 gallons is small. Percs have attitude and can be very mean. Mine would nip at my hand every time i put it in the tank...and that was a 60 gallon. Anemones can blow up pretty large and may not leave much room for the shrimp/goby pair.

Not even considering bioload, I think there is just not enough room for territories. Sorry...if that's not what you wanted but....I would pick one or the other of those symbiotic pairs. Each in their own rights would make a lovely display.

[Bruce]

i was thinking of going that way too...actually im selling my couch and proabably getting like a 100-200 gal tank...not sure...i cant wait to have more room for my corals...and such...im trying to find a big short tank...im sick of tall ones...and their light needs!!!! annoying lol...ok thx alot

[OoNickoC]

I had kept my breeding pair of true percula and a gramma in a 10 gallon for over 2 years. Fish tank size applies only when fish temperment, swimming area (top mid or bottom), feeding needs, and size are factored in. I would much perfer to go MUCH bigger though if i had room...as i would recomend to others. Although small tanks are sustainable if you stock them intelligently.

[Jay]

Thats pretty funny if you think about it. Selling your couch, is that to make room for a bigger tank or help pay for the tank or both. Im sorry I can just picture you selling the couch and replacing it with a huge tank to go in its spot. Yes...one has his priorities in line huh. Thats exactly what I would do get a big tank. Just poking fun at ya Bruce.

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Jay

[OoNickoC]

I sold my TV for a fish tank 2 years ago.... i think it was well worth it.....but hey ild downsize a couch for a tank....wow i just realized how bad that sounds...lol! I've Heard cocaine can have the same effects! J/k