I am planning on starting a saltwater tank in the (hopefully) near future. I am looking at getting a nanocube, probably the 12g. I only want to start with a FOWLR set up, and possibly later get another tank to set up as a reef. I have a general idea what I want as far as stocking. I would like:
1 Clown Goby
1 Other goby (watchmen or orange spotted)
1-2 Emerald Crabs
1 Porcelin Crab
1 Sally Lightfoot Crab (maybe)
1 Peppermint or Cleaner shrimp
10-20 hermits
5-10 snails
1 Featherduster
1 Conch
1 Chocolate Chip Starfish
Possibly 1 fish to use the upper tank space (firefish)
I also like Scooter Blennies, would one of those and a clown goby work?
I really like the inverts as you can see but I never saw much about how much space alot of them need, would a 12g nanocube work with mainly inverts and a couple gobies or would I require a bigger tank? Being FOWLR I am also considering getting something like a 20L with a basic hood as I wont have corals that need high lighting but a 20L would have more floor space which would benefit the inverts. I am just trying to get a head start on my planning and research so when I have the money I know what I want to get and look for. I like being prepared. Thank you in advance.
1 Clown Goby
1 Other goby (watchmen or orange spotted)
1-2 Emerald Crabs
1 Porcelin Crab
1 Sally Lightfoot Crab (maybe)
1 Peppermint or Cleaner shrimp
10-20 hermits
5-10 snails
1 Featherduster
1 Conch
1 Chocolate Chip Starfish
Possibly 1 fish to use the upper tank space (firefish)
I also like Scooter Blennies, would one of those and a clown goby work?
I really like the inverts as you can see but I never saw much about how much space alot of them need, would a 12g nanocube work with mainly inverts and a couple gobies or would I require a bigger tank? Being FOWLR I am also considering getting something like a 20L with a basic hood as I wont have corals that need high lighting but a 20L would have more floor space which would benefit the inverts. I am just trying to get a head start on my planning and research so when I have the money I know what I want to get and look for. I like being prepared. Thank you in advance.