Is this stocklist good for a 14g biocube?

[MBVette]

I just got a second tank and it is a 14g biocube. Being that I am used to a much bigger tank where I didnt really have to look at bioload I just want to make sure Im good, and to see what you guys think.

I was thinking about these:
2 snowflake clowns w/ nem
goby/pistol
fire shrimp

Then I will have probably some SPS/LPS corals. Will this be to big of a bioload for a small tank?

Thanks for the help

 

[Toddrtrex]

Don't see any hosting anemone working in that sized tank.

Would go with either the clowns or the goby/shrimp combo, but not both.

 

[fish042099]

No, that sounds like a pretty good list. Clowns don't put too much on the bio load.Also, what kind of nem is it? Most hosting nems get far too big for your tank. Most need a 100 gallon tank.

 

[Toddrtrex]

A mated pair of clowns will take over that tank, and not take too kindly to other fish in the tank.

 

[MBVette]

Im not sure about the anemone anyway, I might just stick with the clowns as any nem in there would probably kill any corals I try.

 

[MBVette]

A mated pair of clowns will take over that tank, and not take too kindly to other fish in the tank.

but if it is just the clowns and a goby/pistol shrimp I cant imagine the clowns bothering the goby. The clowns would never swim where the goby is so how can their aggression cause problems for them? I dont seem to sound rude, but I just dont see how clowns can cause a goby/pistol any issues.

 

[Johanv]

I have a pair of regular occallaris in my 14 gal with a blue spooted watchmen goby with out any problems for the past year. this being said i dont have any anemones or a pistol shrimp
.

 

[MBVette]

dupe

 

[MBVette]

I have a pair of regular occallaris in my 14 gal with a blue spooted watchmen goby with out any problems for the past year. this being said i dont have any anemones or a pistol shrimp
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cool thats exactly what I wanted to hear. I have a pistol/goby in my big tank, it wont cause them to take up any more room than the goby by itself. After the posts here and talking to others I will skip the anemone.

Thanks

 

[Johanv]

cool thats exactly what I wanted to hear. I have a pistol/goby in my big tank, it wont cause them to take up any more room than the goby by itself. After the posts here and talking to others I will skip the anemone.

Thanks

I dont have an anemone as i already said but i do have a hairy mushroom that my clowns are hosting. maybe you can look into a coral as alternative of anemone.

 

[Toddrtrex]

but if it is just the clowns and a goby/pistol shrimp I cant imagine the clowns bothering the goby. The clowns would never swim where the goby is so how can their aggression cause problems for them? I dont seem to sound rude, but I just dont see how clowns can cause a goby/pistol any issues.

Have you ever had a pair of spawning clowns?
I have had them (( in one case a pair of pink skunks, which are claimed to be very docile )) take over a 58 gallon tank, and relentlessly attack dwarf angels.
A 14 gallon tank is small, and if a mated pair of clowns wants to chase a goby to the point where it won't eat, that will be an issue.

Over the years I have had 5 different pairs (( all different species )) of spawning clowns, and there is one common thing -- all became much more aggressive once they started spawning.

 

[SushiGirl]

I'm with Todd. The clowns are going to get aggressive and 14 gallons is way too small for 2 clowns and a goby to have their own territory. Also, depending on what kind of pistol you get, another shrimp in there with it is not going to work in that small of a tank. I would just stick with the shrimp/goby pair if it were me.

 

[fish042099]

Clowns also host in Xenia corals. It's a really cool site to see. How many watts is your light?

 

[fish042099]

If you eliminated the goby you'd be fine

 

[RG Rude]

if you eliminated the goby you'd be fine

+1

 

[MBVette]

there is 2 24w florecents in there. I think in the long run I am going to switch over to either LED's or MH, but am going to start the tank up with those and see how everything looks. But I have decided I am definitly skipping the anemone as it really doesnt make sense. As for the pair of clowns, I do have my bigger tank that I can move them into if they become to agressive for the 14; I have had 2 pairs of clowns in my other tank before and it worked out fine (one pair died in an ich outbreak) so I know I have that as a backup option when these clowns get big as well. B/c I do know that if they become 3"+ that this tank is not a good option for them.

 

[fish042099]

You couldnt do an anemone in there, they need bright light. Also, I'm not sure if you could keep Xenia coral in your lighting. You'd have to check with your LFS. If you can, I strongly suggest you get some. They're beautiful, hardy, and reproduce rapidly.

 

[MBVette]

Xenia could grow in here, it can grow almost anywhere. Im not sure I want it though b/c of how rapidly it expands. But in a small tank like this it will probably be easy to keep in check.

 

[fish042099]

Your tank wouldnt get overgrown by xenia if you stayed on top of it. Also, they only reproduce in good conditions. Check out Aquacon for more info. Anyway I'm just suggesting it, you don't have to get it.

 

[SushiGirl]

I have had 2 pairs of clowns in my other tank before and it worked out fine (one pair died in an ich outbreak) so I know I have that as a backup option when these clowns get big as well.

An ich outbreak is usually caused by stress, which is usually caused by crowding or aggression. Maybe as was mentioned just go with the 2 clowns and skip the goby. Clowns will take up with many different corals if there's no anemone, and are even fine without anything hosting them at all.

You might want to do a search on Aquacon before buying anything from them, just an FYI. They have a horrible reputation.