new jack
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I have a 20 gallon tank and am running a 330 biowheel with bio balls in the back and a 115 power head with sponge filter attached to it. I want to put a couple small damsels in it a clown a yellow tang and a dwarf lion. People have told me that i don't stand a chance at keeping the fish alive, but my friend has a similar set of fish (about the same # of inches) in a 20 gallon. Possible? What will increase my chances? Going through all my cycling trouble to keep 2 damsels in a 20 gallon seems like a waste, after all I filter my entire tank 20 times every hour and am prepared to do any kind of water change. If not with these fishes, what combination will be able to handle it? I realize that tangs and damsels get big, but I thought that i could buy them at 2" and trade them in at my pet store when they get to 4" or 5". How long does it take them to grow? What risk do I run pulling this switcheroo? Please don't just call me a moron, tell me what I can do to make it work.(filters, lr, ls, different fish) I am willing to compromise on every level. I just hope to accomplish a tank that will be somewhat entertaining to watch, but I don't want to murder innocent fish. Any and all help is woul be much appreciated. Thanks for your time.