2 Orchid dottybacks... MAYBE?

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  1. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That's a tough one with a tank that size and clowns in there already.
     
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  2. JJL

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    If I add the dottybacks as my last fish will it work... the clowns and coral beauty have already marked their territory
     
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    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    what about a Tanakas pygmy wrasse. they are small and peaceful
     
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    How about a pair of firefish?
     
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  5. JJL

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    Yea I looked at the pygmy wrasse, but I do not loooovvveeee it.... also I looked at firefish and those are another option..... but I kind of wanted a SHOW STOPPER crazy awesome looking pair of fish like the dottybacks... any other suggesitons? Thanks!
     
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  7. sostoudt

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    No they will kill each other.


    look into assessors I heard they are tolerant of one and another...


    also a dottyback may kill the assessors tho
     
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    I would suggest getting one of the Orchids. It is a gorgeous fish. Find another fish you like and add it before the dottyback.
     
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  9. JJL

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    Good idea... but would my tank be overstocked? HOw does this sound?
    2 clownfish
    Coral beauty
    2 firefish gobies
    Orchid dottyback... It would be great if I could keep all of those! Would it work!
     
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    You could try royal grammas. Tell will fight if they aren't a pair though but my LFS has had a pair together at some time. I'm not sure how likely it is for them to pair or not or how to sex them though.
     
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