10 gallon saltwater tank

[Bagshaw]

I am starting a 10 gallon SW, I already have a 38 gallon and though a 10 nano would be some fun. As of now i have aragonite and all the water in the tank, its heat is at 76.
As for filtration what would you reccommend?
Is there any other option rather then live rock?
SHould i have a skimmer?
What fish can i put in here comfortably?

 

[HaKs310]

I would just stuff the tank with LR, 15-20lbs worth of it. A skimmer wouldnlt be necessary in such a small tank, just keep up with your water changes. I would however get a small HOB filter and run some carbon/phospahte remover in it. As for fish you can look into gobies and clowns. You can do a goby/pistol pair. Your tempeeature is also on the low side, so try bumping that up to 80-81

 

[Bagshaw]

Thanks alot.
Is there anyway i can do a few peices of LR and something else and a HOB?

 

[HaKs310]

You can go ahead and get a skimmer, but i wouldnt know of any for such a small tank. You will find that LR is the best filter in SW tanks.

Edit: Actually, in such a small tank you should just be fine doing weekly water changes and about 10-15 lbs of LR. Just stock lightly and do not overfeed. An invert tank with a small goby would be nice.

 

[Bagshaw]

sounds great thanks for the help.
Could i keep a pair of bangaiis OR
2 firefish?

 

[HaKs310]

If you get Bangaiis make sure you get a tank bred mated pair. Two males wont work and wild caught ones dont have a high survival rate and I believe have been recently placed on the endangered species list. 2 firefish should be good, just make sure your tank is covered as they are known jumpers.

 

[Bagshaw]

thanks!