Maximum Julies in a 20?

luckydud13

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Jun 20, 2008
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How many could I have cofortably in a 20 gallon with PLENTY of rockwork?

Thanks
 
well all depends on the species you want. although i think the only ones you could even think about putting in there is a transcriptus.
 
An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit.
 
I agree as well. Julies are pretty aggressive toward one another and a 20 is just enough for 1 pair. Any extra Julies would likely be killed off.
 
An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit.
any species? are you sure because marlieris get like 6inches right. thats a pretty large pair for only 20 gallons.
 
Provided they're an established pair, yes. I wouldn't recommend trying to pair up a couple out of a group in that size tank unless you're standing watch, ready to move out any fish getting beat up.
 
Thats what I was thinking of doing. Getting like six mixed, and then when a pair forms, take the rest to my lfs for $8 store credit a peice :)
 
in that case ur best bet wuld be transcriptus. u culd try ornatus or dickfeldi but i wuldnt try it
 
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