Adding fish to established tank.

[NDagel]

I have a 10 gallon nano that's well established with only a pair of bonded Ocelaris Clowns and several corals. Would it be safe to add a dragonet or would the clowns beat it up since they are territorial and have had the tank to themselves for several months now?

 

[Diana A]

tank is too small for the dragonet and it needs plenty of hiding places. It must be fed live food by hand

 

[Dmorty217]

The clowns won't stand for another fish in that size tank. You will need a healthy pod population to sustain a mandarin. Very few will eat prepared foods

 

[NDagel]

I have an ample supply of a copepods. But if a Nona is too small thanks for the input.

 

[anthonys51]

If you want you can add a goby and shrimp pair. Also you can add some cleaner shrimp But anything else in that size take won't last long.


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[NDagel]

I had a peppermint shrimp but I believe my carpet Anemone got the best of him. He disappeared after about 3 months with no trace. I was just pondering the idea of adding something small and colorful but as I said I fear the clowns will attack anything new to the tank. Thank you all for the input.

 

[ncaldwell]

I think your best bet would be a pistol shrimp and goby. They'd be able to hide when they need to and you can kinda put them where you want

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[Cliving1]

I would also be hesitant with a carpet and dragonet.