Fish compatablity in a 20g H

JustRoy

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Hey!
I recently got a bicolor blenny, a firefish goby, and a green clown goby.
I have a modified ac 110 as a refuge, and another ac 30 with filter media, and a protein skimmer running.
My nitrates/ammonia are 0 and constant, and I have many lps and softies.
I wanted to know what other types of fish I can add, and I know that more fish would be a lot but I don't think there should be any problem as the system is constant.
I was thinking about a yellow clown goby, but I would consider any colorful active fish(clowns are not an option :))
Thanks!
 
I really think that 3 is plenty but if you have to add more you could add a firefish. Very peaceful and pretty. The purple is my favorite.
 
Those are pretty small fish and the tank is not that small.. other than that the nitrates are 0 so far so i don't see any problem..
I do have a firefish and i love it! i'm thinking about a purple one but will it get along with the rest?
Thanks again!
 
Those are pretty small fish and the tank is not that small.. other than that the nitrates are 0 so far so i don't see any problem..
I do have a firefish and i love it! i'm thinking about a purple one but will it get along with the rest?
Thanks again!

Sorry, guess I better learn to read. I wouldnt have 2 firefish in a 20g. What about a green chromis.
 
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I heard that the common firefish(orange?) is compatible with the purple one is it true?
I don't like chromis as they can get pretty big and I don't think they should be in a nano. Does anyone have experience with neon dottybacks? Will they be fine with the fish I have?
Thanks again! :)
 
3 is more than enough bioload for a 20g tank. I simply wouldn't add any more fish. These are the inherent problems with small tanks. You can't stuff 'em full of fish. The water volume is too low and small changes can wreak havoc. Larger tanks=larger volume=more stable to small changes.
 
I had 8 small fish in a 20H for over a year. I think additions are possible here given the fuge and skimmer. Just be thoughtful. You've got lots of options but the neon dottyback isn't one of them. Too ornery. Good luck.
 
I've seen many systems like mine with many fish in there...
The current technology allows more bioload than ever. My system is very stable and I think it should be able to support 4-5 small fish at most.
I found this website with nano fish tanks sizes with the amount of fish that is recommended, but I never really got to see many of the fish from the list does anyone have any expirence with these?
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703
 
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