Fish for 25g SPS tank?

[Hellion179]

I inherited a clam tank from my dad. It's about 25g on the top with a 20g sump. I am planning on making this a strictly sps tank.

Looking at stocking arrangements, I only want 1 or 2 fish.....so they need to really count. I plan on having several invertebrates.

I'm running black fiji sand. The only must is that the fish is active. I don't want anything that'll perch or be a wallflower..personality is a huge plus. The top is completely open so preferably no known jumpers.

Thanks.

 

[A.Astore]

Small enough for 25 gallons AND active AND wont jump out of the tank is going to be a tall order. Is there any way you could get a top for it? I think a pygmy wrasse or a dartfish are going to be about the only fish you can put in a tank that size that would be considered active. Other than that you could get a set of percula or ocellaris but that's hit or miss with being an "active" fish. Some are really active and others like to chill on the substrate and watch television. Good luck.

 

[Taahirs]

Any fish can jump. I would look at investing in a screen cover.

 

[Taahirs]

It will also greatly increase the choice of fish for you.

Most nano fish are world class jumpers.

Dartfish, gobies, blennies etc.

 

[Hellion179]

On my big tank I use egg crate but this tank is meant to look at from above. The top of the tank is around 4 feet off the ground. If I did a top it'd almost have to be clear.

Any suggestions there?

The size of the tank is 24x24x14. 1" sandbed and 15# of LR. I'm figuring about 25g of water, Give or take.