Realistic Nano livestock

[Hemlawk]

I'm going with a 20g Nano cube. Can you guess guide me to what is realistic and not go overboard. I'm having a hard time deciding on which fish I want/can have.
Here's what I'm considering :
-2 clown fish
-1 fire fish
-1 yellow tail damsel
-1 gobie
-1 shrimp
-cleanup crew
-soft coral

Any advice would be great.

 

[Knighthawk]

I would get rid of the damsel. They can be overly aggressive.


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[Hemlawk]

I only considered the Damsel because they look neat. But I want a peaceful reef.

 

[garethwood]

yeah ide second that no to the damzel. all the others ive had or would have in an 80L : ) ive currently got 2 clowns 1 orchid dotty back and 1 cardinal which is working well for me. beware of any sort of dartfish unless uve got a lid, they can and will jump if startled.. i lost my yellow wrasse and learnt from that mistake

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[Hemlawk]

ohh! orchid dotty back is pretty!

 

[marleesan]

I would do more than two fish and a goby

 

[Knighthawk]

My 20 gallon currently has 2 clowns, 1 randals goby and a tail spot blenny.


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[Hemlawk]

I would do more than two fish and a goby

I would have 10 fish! but I know thats not realistic.

 

[marleesan]

Oops, I meant to say I would do no more than two fish and a goby

 

[Diana A]

I have a dottyback and he chases my 2 clown fish

 

[anthonys51]

I only considered the Damsel because they look neat. But I want a peaceful reef.

My yellow tail damsel bite me every time I sit my hand in its 80 gallon 4 foot tank. Can't image was a jerk it would be in a 20. If you want to do it make sure you add the clowns and damsel last


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[AlSimmons]

I would just stick to the original plan and hope everything works out ok. If the damsel becomes aggressive remove it. If the clownfish ever decide to pair up you might have to remove everything else. (except the invertebrates)

 

[monkeysee1]

A canary blenny would look great in your tank!
Get an emerald crab to tackle any potential bubble algae!

 

[Kremis]

Drop the damsel, you could replace it with something like a tailspot blenny or a diff type of goby

 

[Mcardle2012]

I would say deft take out the damsel


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[Mcardle2012]

Algae blenny are fun , once you get it established


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[kevin21]

For what its worth, I have 2 clowns, a flame hawkfish, and a purple pseudochromis in my 28g. And I feel that is my limit.