20 Gallon Long Stocking?

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  1. Kirklandp

    Kirklandp Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hey guys, as many of you may know I am in the process of setting up supplies and getting "stuff" ready. The only thing I really need some help with is stocking. I was looking at a pair of perculas, 3 chromis, and maybe a snowflake eel. I know that the eel will eventually have it out with them. I love color and I love variety. I might be interested in chillen with the eel and get 5 chromis and 2 percs. Idk. What you guys think?;)
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Way too much in a 20L IMHO. The eel is definitley a no-go. You could do a pair of percs, but then would really only have room for one more small fish. Something like a firefish or goby.
     
  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Your tank could support a Snowflake eel for a short period of time, but then it would outgrow the tank as they will attain about 3 feet in length. You may be better off going the way of purchasing smaller community fish such as Blennies, Gobies and Fairly or Flasher Wrasses.
    Good luck!
     
  5. Kirklandp

    Kirklandp Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks. I thinking on going with a perc pair, cuc, and lots of corals. Maybe another fish who knows. Just a quetion everyone has their opinions but would would yall fo with a 20 l?
     
  6. Cat4wisson

    Cat4wisson Feather Duster

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    Another great little fish is a Zebra Barred Dartfish;) They don't get very big 2-4 inches, are not generally aggressive and they create a little home under a rock/sand to live in.
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