clown tank size

kcrush4989

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I was thinking of seting up a small clown tank but not sure how small of a tank i can keep 2 clowns. I was thinking of a 10 gal but not sure. Please tell me what you think. I do want the clowns to be babies if that mater. Also hoping to get naked or ora clowns?

Thanks
Keith
 
+1 clowns don't need much space. In the wild they rarely travel more than 18" away from their home.
 
Do keep in mind, though, that water parameters are much easier to maintain in a larger tank--say 20-30 gallons instead of just 10 (also bear in mind that the actual volume of water the tank holds will be reduced by displacement from live rock and sand, so a 10G tank might actually hold only 7-8 gallons of water).

Also, the smallest species of clownfish (perculas) will still grow to be about 3" long or so. They may not roam like a tang, but they're still pretty active and will appreciate a little extra space.

Especially if you're just starting out, I really would advise getting a 20- or 30-gallon aquarium instead of a very small one. People often think a very small tank will be easier to maintain, but the opposite is true--it's easier to keep a larger system stable, which is very important to the health of your animals. A larger aquarium may also be big enough to allow you to keep some corals and one or two (at the most!) other very small fish like gobies.
 
Do keep in mind, though, that water parameters are much easier to maintain in a larger tank--say 20-30 gallons instead of just 10 (also bear in mind that the actual volume of water the tank holds will be reduced by displacement from live rock and sand, so a 10G tank might actually hold only 7-8 gallons of water).

Also, the smallest species of clownfish (perculas) will still grow to be about 3" long or so. They may not roam like a tang, but they're still pretty active and will appreciate a little extra space.

Especially if you're just starting out, I really would advise getting a 20- or 30-gallon aquarium instead of a very small one. People often think a very small tank will be easier to maintain, but the opposite is true--it's easier to keep a larger system stable, which is very important to the health of your animals. A larger aquarium may also be big enough to allow you to keep some corals and one or two (at the most!) other very small fish like gobies.

I have mantained many tanks ranging in size from a 75 (what i have now) to a 150. Im going to be useing the water from my 75 to maintain the 10 gal nemo tank. I might get a 15 or 20 not to sure yet. This tank will be for the kids to watch and if they out grow the tank ill but them in my 75.

Thanks
Keith
 
All my adult clowns are in 10 gal. tanks & breeding. The tanks are on a central system with multi more tanks. Just keep up on the water quality.
 
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