The purpose of this thread is to highlight both for new and old members those fish which are suitable for marine tanks with a total system volume not exceeding 130L.
Please post fish pictures and appropriate data as given in the below example for this category, (note that if the fish is suitable for other size tanks then please post the same post in the relevant thread). Please try and be as complete as possible in the data as this is crucial information for someone thinking about buying one. Different species in the same family can be treated as completely different posts for example the various clown fish that one can buy each deserve a separate post!
Percula Clown (Amphiprion percula)
Aggression ? Fairly timid to most reef inmates but will become extremely aggressive to its own kind once a pair is formed, NOT recommended to keep more than 2 clown fish of one species in a small tank, also not more than ONE species of clown fish in a small tank.
Hardy ? : Generally extremely hardy fish, often tank bread.
Special Requirements ? None, most will generally choose a coral or anemone to host HOWEVER having an anemone is NOT required for them to survive / be happy.
Size ? Female is bigger at about 8cm and the male usually is around 6cm
Cost? In the region of R130 a fish
Other Comments ? Awesome fish with lots of character, will often lay eggs and breed in a mature reef tank.
Please post fish pictures and appropriate data as given in the below example for this category, (note that if the fish is suitable for other size tanks then please post the same post in the relevant thread). Please try and be as complete as possible in the data as this is crucial information for someone thinking about buying one. Different species in the same family can be treated as completely different posts for example the various clown fish that one can buy each deserve a separate post!
Percula Clown (Amphiprion percula)
Aggression ? Fairly timid to most reef inmates but will become extremely aggressive to its own kind once a pair is formed, NOT recommended to keep more than 2 clown fish of one species in a small tank, also not more than ONE species of clown fish in a small tank.
Hardy ? : Generally extremely hardy fish, often tank bread.
Special Requirements ? None, most will generally choose a coral or anemone to host HOWEVER having an anemone is NOT required for them to survive / be happy.
Size ? Female is bigger at about 8cm and the male usually is around 6cm
Cost? In the region of R130 a fish
Other Comments ? Awesome fish with lots of character, will often lay eggs and breed in a mature reef tank.
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