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Unread 03/25/2007, 07:34 PM   #1
Kengaroo131
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clownfish

what is the the minimum tank size for a clownfish? im in the process of setting up a 5.5 gallon with live rock/sand would that be big enough for the clown? i would only put one in there. if its not big enoguh what are some recomendations for fish? thanks in advanced!


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Unread 03/25/2007, 07:36 PM   #2
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I wouldn't put a clown in there. If anything, maybe a clown goby or two?


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Unread 03/25/2007, 07:38 PM   #3
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I wouldn't put a clown in there. If anything, maybe a clown goby or two?
yea i thought it would be a little small but wasnt sure. Thanks for the input.


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Unread 03/25/2007, 07:54 PM   #4
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what type of inverts should i put in here for my cleaning crew?


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Unread 03/25/2007, 08:11 PM   #5
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You can try a few snails and hermits if you like.


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Unread 03/25/2007, 08:20 PM   #6
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yea that sounds good i would preobably go with a shrimp too.


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Unread 03/26/2007, 10:22 AM   #7
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i've seen a clown in a 3 gallon...might jst need 2 add a skimmer


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Unread 03/26/2007, 10:26 AM   #8
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IMO, clownfish in anything smaller than 10g is unacceptable. Many people say "yeah, but they don't swim around much", but a Maroon that I had in a 30g tank (3ft long) swam end-to-end many a time. Personally, I wouldn't put ANY fish in a 5.5g tank.


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