six line wrasse in 20 gallon?

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  1. Grant476

    Grant476 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Could i keep a 6 line wrasse in a 20 gallon with 2 ocellaris clowns and a purple dottyback? (i just moved the rocks so they wouldn't fight over territory)
     
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  3. Freeway

    Freeway Plankton

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    I think ur bioload is a little high, you would need more rock than a 20 could hold to keep him happy, jus my 2 cents. good luck
     
  4. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    If your sig is correct I would say you are over what is recommended already.
     
  5. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    No if your fish are fighting dont put any more in! Oscellaris and six line wrasses can be very mean. I have two oscellaris and a six line in my 110 gallon tank and they still fight. Your tank wouldnt be peaceful with fish constantly fighting.
     
  6. Grant476

    Grant476 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I should have been more clear, I didn't move the rocks because they were fighting I'm saying it's a good time to add fish because they were just moved.

    I'm thinking a 6 line isn't a good idea, what would you reccomend if i got rid of the blue damsel? That would leave 2 ocellaris clowns and a purple dottyback.
     
  7. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    3 fish is already alot of bioload for 20 gallon, 4 fish is over board in my opinion.
    Just keep it 3 and be happy =]