What fish for this tank?

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Hey guys, I’m cycling my 22g long 36x12x12 rimless tank. I have tidal 55 HOB filter and Hygger mini wave maker (1600gph) and a Glowrium led lights. I would like to have at least 3 damselfish ( 2 yellowtail and 1 azure) I would like to have two more small fish, what would you recommend? there will be some cleaning crew as well and soft corals: thanks

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Personally I don't think you should add other fish with damsels, not in that size of tank. They are very territorial and aggressive, and a damsel can claim the space of a 20 gallon for itself. So 3 in a 20 IMO will not tolerate others very easily. just my opinion
 
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Personally I don't think you should add other fish with damsels, not in that size of tank. They are very territorial and aggressive, and a damsel can claim the space of a 20 gallon for itself. So 3 in a 20 IMO will not tolerate others very easily. just my opinion
What passive fish you think would work?
 
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I put a yellowtail damsel in a 20 gallon and it chased my clowns, my dragon goby, and my chalk basslet nonstop. I had to take him out. I have read much better things about the azures, I would look for threads with people who have had azures in small tanks and learn from their experience. There are so many different options for smaller fish just make sure to look up experiences on other threads
 

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I have a 20 gallon tank (30 x 12 x 12) with the following fish along with the date they were added to the display (YYYY-MM-DD format):
* 2 clown fish (2023-02-01)
* 1 yellow watchman goby (2023-05-19)
* 1 springer damsel (2023-06-17)
* 1 royal gramma (2024-03-26)

I have had no problems with aggression with this setup.
 

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