20g stocking? Is this overstocked?

[LagginPotato]

So I am going to set up my first saltwater tank (actually my first ever fish tank besides a betta) and it is going to be a 20 gallon long. And I was wondering what you guys think of my stocking list. Is this too much fish:

-x2 Ocellaris Clownfish [Sanjay Photon]
-x1 Royal Gramma Basslet
-x1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis

A total of four fish. What do you think about the stock? Is it overstocked? Or could I possibly add a small green clown goby as well maybe? I will be getting a skimmer and some pretty high quality equipment for the tank. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[terrypercula]

I would think you're in that range. A good amount of fish but not really over stocked

[LagginPotato]

Okay, is that including the clown goby or no?

[Stepho725]

I would take out the royal gramma and chromis and add the clown goby and perhaps a second small goby/shrimp pair.

[codyreed29]

im doing a 20 long

2x black clowns
3x small chromis
midas blenny
clown goby
yellow watchman
pistol shrimp

[Sugar Magnolia]

Originally Posted by codyreed29

im doing a 20 long

2x black clowns
3x small chromis
midas blenny
clown goby
yellow watchman
pistol shrimp

That is seriously overstocking. I'd suggest just the clowns and the goby/pistol combo.

[LagginPotato]

Okay how about:

x2 Ocellaris Clownfish [Sanjay Photon]
x1 Royal Gramm Basslet
x1 Dracula Goby w/ pistol shrimp

x1 Maybe some sort of blue fish under 2"? Does anyone know of a small reef safe fish that is blue and grows under 2"? I was thinking of a blue damselfish but I heard they are especially aggressive in smaller tanks. Any suggestions?

So what do you think of the stock. I am aware the pair of photon clowns and dracula goby can be kind of pricey. But I just like them both soo much! But yeah this wouldn't be too much would it?

[codyreed29]

how much filtration do you have i pllan to quarantine all my fish for two months. I also am going to have double ore more filtration then normal. The tank will have the fish added one or 2 per week after quarantine.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Originally Posted by LagginPotato

Okay how about:

x2 Ocellaris Clownfish [Sanjay Photon]
x1 Royal Gramm Basslet
x1 Dracula Goby w/ pistol shrimp

x1 Maybe some sort of blue fish under 2"? Does anyone know of a small reef safe fish that is blue and grows under 2"? I was thinking of a blue damselfish but I heard they are especially aggressive in smaller tanks. Any suggestions?

So what do you think of the stock. I am aware the pair of photon clowns and dracula goby can be kind of pricey. But I just like them both soo much! But yeah this wouldn't be too much would it?

I'd skip the royal gramma. For a blue fish, go with a neon blue goby. They are great little fish. Mine used to clean my hand and arm when I did tank maintenence.

[Bennett67]

I have a Wheelers goby and a pistol shrimp paired together. If you don't like your sand being stirred up and mixed around I wouldn't suggest getting one. I myself like the combo and its fascinating how they work together

[Reef Man Dan]

I don't think it's too bad. If you have good hiding spots and your parameters are all in check!

[Stepho725]

Originally Posted by codyreed29

how much filtration do you have i pllan to quarantine all my fish for two months. I also am going to have double ore more filtration then normal. The tank will have the fish added one or 2 per week after quarantine.

No matter how much filtration you will be overstocked and overcrowded. The clowns will quickly begin taking out whoever gets in their way.
Quarantine has nothing to do with your water quality and adding a fish a week x8 weeks is overdoing it.
And may I ask what you plan to do for filtration? Also are you considering adding clean up crew or other inverts? Coral?
You clearly believe you understand what you are doing but I dont think you really are grasping the amount of room all of those fish need. The very first fish I would take off that list is Midas Blenny....then three more from the list.
A 20L with a pair of clowns should not have more than two other small fish with them honestly.
Please consider that our interests lie in the fish's health and not in just trying to stomp on your hopes and dreams for an awesome tank. I believe that most of us on RC are providing advice so you CAN have the most awesome tank your tank size will allow!

[hersheyb]

overstocking for sure

[Stepho725]

Gotta love when people ask for advice and then ignore it.

[Tanks_Big_Time]

I have 6 fish In My 20 gallon, and all is well & has been well. I do not have any SPS though.

I have:
1 yellow clown goby
1 green clown goby
1 purple fire fish
1 red fire fish
2 blue green chromis

[Tahiti]

Blue/Green Chromis can grow up to 3½" so keep that in mind.

[codyreed29]

Originally Posted by Stepho725

No matter how much filtration you will be overstocked and overcrowded. The clowns will quickly begin taking out whoever gets in their way.
Quarantine has nothing to do with your water quality and adding a fish a week x8 weeks is overdoing it.
And may I ask what you plan to do for filtration? Also are you considering adding clean up crew or other inverts? Coral?
You clearly believe you understand what you are doing but I dont think you really are grasping the amount of room all of those fish need. The very first fish I would take off that list is Midas Blenny....then three more from the list.
A 20L with a pair of clowns should not have more than two other small fish with them honestly.
Please consider that our interests lie in the fish's health and not in just trying to stomp on your hopes and dreams for an awesome tank. I believe that most of us on RC are providing advice so you CAN have the most awesome tank your tank size will allow!

Well i bought two more fish for the 20l yellow clown and sixline wrasse.
but I'm gonna add the rest once i have the 33.7 gallon up. probably a damsel elctric blue and threee small chromis.

So your right.

[codyreed29]

i also mistyped I ment 1 fish every two weeks

[bjohn]

In my opinion, for a 20 gallon. You should really just have maybe 2 small schooling fish, such as a clownfish pair or a pair of fire fish (remember fire fish will jump) And then a small goby, such as a randalls goby. Another cool fish would be a pygmy wrasse if you could find one. If you are looking for more movement than that, just stock the tank with euphyllia or other corals with movement, and maybe a shrimp like a cleaner shrimp or a peppermint. In such a small tank that is plenty of fish and plenty of movement!

Remember when it comes to stocking, its always better to do less than it is to do more!

[Stepho725]

Originally Posted by Tanks_Big_Time

I have 6 fish In My 20 gallon, and all is well & has been well. I do not have any SPS though.

I have:
1 yellow clown goby
1 green clown goby
1 purple fire fish
1 red fire fish
2 blue green chromis

How long have you had the setup?

Clown gobies are teeny little fish so those are a good choice. A firefish pair is also a good choice for a 20g. Although for myself personally, I would choose two firefish and one clown goby out of that list. But I think the second clown goby is not a big problem. Its the Chromis I would be concerned with.

If you want to do lots of water changes and run a good skimmer you can have many fish but you'll still be overcrowded and have some unhappy fish.

***Please remember that most of the fish we purchase are babies and will still need to grow to their adult sizes and behaviors.