20g long stocking question

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Tropo, May 21, 2014.

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  1. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Tagging along as I am setting up a 20long as well. I'm currently thinking a clown, barnacle blenny, and a pygmy wrasse.
     
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  3. Tropo

    Tropo Astrea Snail

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    I ended up picking up a purple firefish and love it. It was very shy right away but some food with garlic soak got it's attention. I think now that it has seen the clowns are no threat it has been staying out a lot more. I really like that wrasse, is it the same as the candy hogfish? They look similar but I don't really trust the LFS labeling. I also know my last addition will be a goby of sorts, just need to find one that will thrive in such a small tank.
     
  4. flynhawaiianz28

    flynhawaiianz28 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Very nice! You will be quite happy with the purple firefish. They have such good color but my comes out every now and then but he/she has seem to have found some rockwork that it calls "home" and it just sticks its head out from there. It swims out every now and then but stays in unless there is food. It eats like a hog though and is super healthy so I'm happy. I'm not sure what type of goby you are looking for but you could get a clown goby maybe. A yellow, or the citron, or a the green clown with the redish/maroon "war paint" on its face. The perch all the time and are out in the open and have quite the personality.
     
  5. Tropo

    Tropo Astrea Snail

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    Wow, that goby is awesome looking. I also like the two spot goby. I'm going to do my research on both and see which would be the best fit.
     
  6. Tropo

    Tropo Astrea Snail

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    The more the merrier, this is quite the adventure. I love it.
     
  7. flynhawaiianz28

    flynhawaiianz28 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I think you would be very happy with either one but myself I am personally a fan of the yellow clown goby. If you want to go a little more on the wild side you can get a Griessingei Goby as known as the Flaming Prawn Goby. They are super small but awesome! Probably under 1" in size and max size of like 2" but the downside is that they are so small that wouldn't even see it a lot even in a 20 gallon. But would be awesome to have and the cost is a little high but not terrible if you can find one. My avatar picture is of one.