what to put in this tank

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    i have a 5gallon eco pico tank, im looking for what i can put in it, i was thinking a shrimp of some sort like Saltwater Aquarium Inverts for Marine Reef Aquariums: Snapping Shrimp
    but was also thinking of some fish to go with it but i cant seem to find any that may do good in a 5 gallon tank, im thinking it will be just that shrimp unless someone can point me in another direction
     
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Maybe a Clown Goby, or one of the smaller Watchman gobies. That would be about all I can think of; besides maybe converting a guppy or 2 to SW.
     
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    I saw a super tiny yellow watchman goby yesterday at my LFS...it was so tiny and cute and evidently was paired with a pistol...I couldn't see the pistol because it was in its burrow....of course, I know they don't stay that tiny..but I'm thinking a small pistol/goby would be a possibility, they have a cool symbiotic relationship. I've also read (here) that sexy shrimp can form a bond with maxi mini anemones which could be another possibility..I love sexy shrimp, they are so tiny that a pico would actually be a great place to keep them since they could be seen so easily.
     
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    Oh, now this could be cool! Good call OFK :) That is definitely the perfect tank size for Sexy Shrimp!
     
  6. skyvern2130

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    i do like how the sexy shrimp looks, and a maxi mini are awesome looking
    now when they say you need iodine in the tank does it mean you have to dose it or is there usally enoughe in the salt mix for it?
     
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    Too sexy for your shrimp!-- Right said Fred

    Anyone remember that song? Too sexy?
     
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  9. skyvern2130

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    ya like when i was 5 (not saying much im 26 now, 27 on the 4th of march)
     
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    linetrash Fire Shrimp

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    I just seen the smallest humu humu trigger just bigger than a penny. In like a week you can upgrade.
     
  12. skyvern2130

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    well ill set the tank up and cycle it once i get a light for it. i have 2 filters a HOB one and a small in tank one i think using both might be overkill

    oo and here you go