Good first fish?

[hagfish]

I was thinking about getting a clown goby (green) as my first fish in a 20g tank with about 18 lb LR and CC bed. It appears to be near the end of the cycle and I'm trying to plan ahead a little. I will likely also get a clown at some point. Not sure which kind yet though.

 

[bang guy]

Sounds good to me.

 

[hagfish]

Any suggestions on other fish I should consider?

 

[bang guy]

A pair of Percula Clowns instead of the single. And a Barnacle Blenny.

 

[evilss]

a pair of clown would be awesome.

 

[robchuck]

Clown gobies are great. I have a yellow one in my tank and it's one of my favorite fish.
Like the others have said, a pair of clowns would be great!

 

[hagfish]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone
A couple more questions. If I were to get 2 clowns and a green clown goby in a 20g, would that likely be the limit of fish? My fiance wants a royal gramma, but I was thinking that might be too many fish. Also, would a royal gramma go well with those fish?

 

[clownsrcoo]

i think they would get along just fine. i think you would be able to handle that load. get a skimmer though.

 

[gatorsfan]

Go with a valentini puffer one of my favorite fish:happyfish

 

[robchuck]

They would all definately get along well; in fact, my current tank is stocked with a pair of clowns, a clown goby (albeit a yellow one), and a royal gramma. Though those four fish in a 20g would likely be too much for the bioload.

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by Gatorsfan
Go with a valentini puffer one of my favorite fish:happyfish
In a 20 gallon tank??

 

[gatorsfan]

ya it only get a few inches from wat im told.

 

[bang guy]

Yeah, you're right about that but they're really messy when eating. After re-reading my post I sounded snotty, sorry, that wasn't my intention. I just don't think a 20 can handle the mess caused by a Puffer.

 

[russianspy]

How do you tell the difference to get a mated pair of clown gobies?

 

[bang guy]

You buy 5, let them pair, then sell off the other 3.

 

[russianspy]

Erm....Why can't it be easier :nope:

 

[wayway]

If you get lucky, it is possible to find a mated pair at your lfs.