Hi there, I have a 30 gallon cube tank with no fish yet. I was wondering if any of you had a preference on what fish to fill my tank with. My fiance wants a hawkfish and I ultimately set this tank up for him, so if I did get one of those, which kind would you recommend and what else could I put in it? Now, if I got my way, I would get a snowflake moray eel. I fell in love with those little guys many moons ago. Anyway, let me know your suggestions. Thanks.
Fish for a 30 gallon tank
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Hawkfish are awesome fish and are good community fish but add it last to avoid it becoming too territorial. If added first it will most likely establish a territory and try to chase/kill any new comers. The Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhitus armatus), Falco Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco) or Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) would be suitable for your tank. Also Hawkfish are jumpers so make sure the tank is well covered.
As far as other fish I can highly recommend a Bicolor Blenny; hardy, eats diatoms and green algae, great personality and very friendly fish.
I believe Snowflake Eels get 2 foot long so too big for a 30g.
As far as other fish I can highly recommend a Bicolor Blenny; hardy, eats diatoms and green algae, great personality and very friendly fish.
I believe Snowflake Eels get 2 foot long so too big for a 30g.
I always recommend wrasses =) There are lots that are good community fish that stay small like the six line and they are fun to watch.
You could also review the fish section on the linked article below as it has a dedicated list of fish for a 30 gallon tank..
Marine Common Questions
Hope it helps
Niko
Marine Common Questions
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Niko
I really have not decided yet. I do have live rock, live sand, and 3 powerheads with my wavemaker. So, I really don't know. I have an option for all of the above right now, being that the tank is empty. The only think that I don't like about the reef setup is that it takes so long to get the tank acclimated for corals, 6 months I believe. So, what is your suggestion?
depends on what kind of lighting you have or are willing to get. if you are going to have standard lighting then you are looking at a fowlr tank. are you set on the hawkfish? just remember like lorna said you really can't have inverts with hawkfish...
You don't need to wait 6 months for corals. I'd start with some easier ones yes but no need to wait 6 months.
The reason I asked though is that some fish are considered reef safe where some are not. The hawkfish will eat shrimp for instance so isn't typically kept in a reef. If you're wanting reef or not yet sure I'd avoid fish that are prone to nipping on corals or other typical reef inverts.
The reason I asked though is that some fish are considered reef safe where some are not. The hawkfish will eat shrimp for instance so isn't typically kept in a reef. If you're wanting reef or not yet sure I'd avoid fish that are prone to nipping on corals or other typical reef inverts.