Pearly Jawfish and Bluestripe Pipefish tank mates in a 20?

[Northwest_Scapes_]

Hi! So just like the title says, I'm looking for tank mates that are compatible with a Pearly jawfish and a Bluestripe Pipefish (captive bred) in a 20 gallon. The tank dimensions are 23.6 x 14 x 14 if this helps. I was thinking about a small group of Longspine Cardinals but they're not the greatest shippers and I can't find any locally so thats a side idea. I was thinking possibly a pink streak / possume wrasse or a helfrichi firefish. Does anyone have any other ideas?

 

[NexisG]

A pair of clownfish is definitely an option. I personally like A Bangii cardinal or chalk basslet but they are more bland in some peoples opinions. Also the basslets may be a bit aggressive toward the pipefish In a 20 gallon I’m not to sure. A small blenny like a bicolor is also an option. A fire fish or two could also be a nice addition.

 

[mort]

I think possum wrasse is a nice interesting species as are all wetmorella but pink streaked wrasse are also cool.

For something fun you could look into a barnacle blenny.

Cleaner gobies are also really nice fish.

 

[runcis]

gobiodon citrinus or gobiodon histrio or gobiodon okinawae would look good.

Or you could get spouses for the jawfish and the pipefish

 

[Northwest_Scapes_]

A pair of clownfish is definitely an option. I personally like A Bangii cardinal or chalk basslet but they are more bland in some peoples opinions. Also the basslets may be a bit aggressive toward the pipefish In a 20 gallon I’m not to sure. A small blenny like a bicolor is also an option. A fire fish or two could also be a nice addition.

That's true about the basslet, hmm. I was looking at a white lined combtooth blenny but idk how they'll fair with macros. I might try an exuisite firefish if I can find one

 

[Northwest_Scapes_]

I think possum wrasse is a nice interesting species as are all wetmorella but pink streaked wrasse are also cool.

For something fun you could look into a barnacle blenny.

Cleaner gobies are also really nice fish.

I think my LFS might have a possume of some sort, I'm actually going today! So i'll look for it, I do like barnacle blennies but I can't find any locally, crossing my fingers

 

[Northwest_Scapes_]

gobiodon citrinus or gobiodon histrio or gobiodon okinawae would look good.

Or you could get spouses for the jawfish and the pipefish

I was actually thinking about a citrinus goby for the old tank and some what for this one too, I saw one at the lfs that looked really pretty but I think it got sold already. I think a pair of either would be super awesome but I'm not sure if the place can tell the sex of the fish, I'll ask because I think a pair of pearly's would be awesome

 

[runcis]

please keep us informed about your progress

 

[Northwest_Scapes_]

please keep us informed about your progress

Will do! I'll start a build thread once the tank comes later this month

 

[mort]

Sexing the pipefish is easy, the jawfish not so easy. Male Bluestripe pipefish have little bumps on their upper snout, whereas females have a smooth upper lip. They are rewarding to keep as a pair.

 

[Tchung23]

Any updates on your tank? I have 2 pearly jawfish and a Helfrichi firefish amd I want to add a pipefish.