My son wants to breed fish

[303travism]

My son has a 12gal nano and wants to breed fish any suggestions on what type of fish to try we don't want to do clowns? And would a 12gal get suitable I have a refugium we could move them to after thing happen.

 

[Zooid]

Bangaii cardinals are easy and if you don't want to do clowns will give you a little experience.

 

[303travism]

You don't think there to big for a 12gal bio

 

[Zooid]

nah....cozy though

 

[303travism]

What about gobies or jawfish!

 

[Zooid]

Neon gobies are possible but you have to make sure you
raise a LOT of rotifers. Neons are extremely voracious little guys.

Most other gobies and jawfish are extremely difficult to raise from larvae/prolarvae.
I like to refer new breeders to easier fish because they'll be hooked once they raise a batch.
If they try a hard breed and are unsucessful, they may give up too quickly.

 

[Dane]

Bangii's would be the best check out the mbi website
Marine breeding initiative orange line chromis are easy also

 

[303travism]

I am thinking of going with Catalina Gobies they look good so if it doesn't work still have some good looking fish.

 

[spstimie]

Catalina gobies are cold water fish. They will have very short life spans and no real chance of breeding above 70 degrees. I have been looking to score a deal on a used lobster tank off ebay or craigslist for a while to keep these.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+31+155&pcatid=155

Open top, Fan and maybe a chiller to have any shot, but just my .02.

 

[303travism]

Yea there cool do you have any suggestions on another fish?

 

[303travism]

Man I just looked up them lobster tanks on eBay and they are pretty pricey.

 

[spstimie]

Man I just looked up them lobster tanks on eBay and they are pretty pricey.

They are pricey, but they are ideal for cold water setups. I would agree Cardinals are your best bet for successful breeding.