Dory would require a much bigger tank then a 10 gal, but a clownfish would do well with a small goby for company. You would need to select a tank with florescent lights, heater, marine test kit, hydrometer and a three stage filter. You would also need three inches of live sand/aragonite as a substrate and a few pounds of live rock. A hermit crab, half a dozen snails, and a small sea star would be a good idea as well.
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2006-09-02 17:50:43
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answered by iceni 7
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Saltwater fish should not be in a ten gallon tank. A lot of work for little entertainment since....ten gallons will accomodate one salt water fish. the one inch/gallon rule does not apply to saltwater fish. Maybe you could eeck out two fish but they almost certainly will not thrive. And the girl was right... if you can afford saltwater fish you can save up your money and get a bigger tank. The other side of that is you do not seem to know enough about saltwater fishkeeping to be doing it. Read some books first and maybe start out with a freshwater tank. Tropical fish- you can fit about 8-10 small fish in it and it will tell you wether you want MORE work than what takes to keep a freshwater tank, because that what saltwater tanks are....more work.
2006-09-02 19:40:16
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answered by Oak18 2
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Do a LOT of research first. 'Dory', a blue tang, will grow to to about a foot in length.
An approximate rule of thumb for marine tanks is 1 inch of fish per 5 gals so you're looking at 1 small fish and maybe a shrimp in a ten gallon (small=a fish that is small (2") at full grown size, not a small fish that will eventually out grow the tank).
Salt water tanks require lots of patience and greater commitment and expenses than most freshwater tanks. A larger salt water tank will be easier to run and maintain, especially if you're just starting out. Smaller tanks are harder, more challenging as they require a lot more attention and monitoring. If you want your first marine tank to be successful I suggest getting a larger tank (55gal).
2006-09-03 03:18:33
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answered by Kay B 4
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For marine fish: surely none! all of them desire a lot more beneficial room than that and far more beneficial good water high quality than a 10-gallon can guard. you could keep a small coterie of small inverts in case you're diligent. i have under no circumstances had issues retaining starfish, tubeworms or anemones in them and also you do not quite opt to get very tricky. A bubble-field clear out is many times adequate for a lot of them. including even a molly would upload stress to the tank and complicate protecting your nano-reef yet a molly will be an proper thanks to cycle the tank. A modest piece of liverock (5 to 10 pounds max) should be maximum proper for cycling although. merely attempt the water very many times for nitrates and the different environmental fluctuation. Get a strong e book on marine fish and become familiar with the parameters and make confident you could keep them authentic close in any respect circumstances. guard a form sheet for all parameters and record each day and in the beginning perchance 3X each day even as cycling. this enables you to back music issues that would develop with studying spikes etc.
2016-10-15 22:46:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Maybe you should price salt water fish first. Salt water tanks are very expensive to keep.
Not to mention the fish. When I priced Nemo he was $80.00 If you can afford $80.00 for a fish then you can afford a better set up than a 10 gallon aquarium.
2006-09-02 16:02:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I've often heard the rule of no more than one fish per gallon of water. This was a safe bet to insure that there would be enough oxygen in the water to support each fish in addition to the saturation point of waste in the water would not overcome the population. I would also like to think that you're giving your fish "elbow" room to swim without bumping into each other. Just be sure you take into consideration of the size of the fish. If in doubt, just get two or three and see how they do before adding any more.
2006-09-02 15:50:36
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answered by fla_dan 3
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1 maybe 2 and there are only a few of them most saltwater fish get to be too big.
I had a dwarf lion-fish in a 10 and it did well, also a hawk fish or a couple of damsels or a wrasse.
P.S. And it is a myth that fish only grow to fit thier tank, they will eventualy grow as big as they would in the ocean if they live that long.
2006-09-02 15:48:41
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answered by Noble Angel 6
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None. "Nemo" aka ocellaris clownfish needs no less then 30 gallons. "Dory" aka regal tang, needs no less then 80 gallons.
I have a 10 gallon saltwater tank that houses 1 marine hermit crab, no way in hell am i gonna put fish in there. Its hard to maintain it, and not good for beginners.
2006-09-04 06:57:42
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answered by lady_crotalus 4
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the smaller the tank the harder it is to keep healthy.you'll only be able to have 2 or 3 small fish live there healthy..and them where will you put your live rock,inverts,and all the stuff you need for a good enviornment????I'd go get at least a 55 gallon if I was you..
2006-09-02 15:58:07
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answered by jenny f 1
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it actually depends on what kind of fish you get. and to tell you the truth fish don't necessarily grow and grow and grow. fish adapt to the size of the tank and how many others are in there so if you get them while they are babys i would say you could get about 5 maybe 10 fish depending on what kind they are.
2006-09-02 22:00:45
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answered by Rachel M 2
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