2.5 gall reef build

Not only am I setting up a 55 gal mixed reef, but I also have a new project.
I went to town to find a job, I didn’t find one, so to cheer me up I went to petsmart, and a local fish store. I got a big piece of star polyps, crown tail betta, and a 2.5 gal. Glass tank.
I set up the tank with used saltwater, dry base rock, a little diy rock, and dry sand. I put in some cheato, add 2 mangroves to help remove some of the waste. I know I will have to go thru a small cycle.

This is my stocking list.
1 royal gramma (because they seem to stay in there own cave)
1 emerald crab
2 or 3 hermit crabs
1 peppermint shrimp
And a few corals.

 

I personally wouldnt even put fish in something that tiny. However, welcome to the pico club. You can see mine below in my sig. Looks good though, what kind of lights are you gonna be using over this setup?

 

Coralife Mini Power Compact 50/50 Lamp- 10 Watt - Lighting - Incandescent Bulbs at BigalsOnline
Just to keep mushrooms, and star polyps

 

Would a yellow tail Damsel be ok?

 

yeah you could be ok with a yellow tail just make sure to watch ur ammonia and nitrates

 

you should do a mangrove forest like me!!! that would help nitrates.

 

I already have 5.
What the heck I’ll add 7 more. I do have an unlimited supply.

 

I just got back from town. I got a yellow tail Damsel, $4.99


I'll try to get better pics later.

 

He's in the tank, he’s just hiding in a cave. I think I will name him Bruce

 

Should be ok but I would get a clown goby or some sexy shrimp for that size of a tank because they wont outgrow it and are not nearly as active as a damsel as far as swimming space requirements