He's gonna do whatever he wants. I don't know why he bothers to ask. He was told the gourami were a bad idea, but got them anyway.Roan Art said:
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They've been in the 250g all along, haven't they? I have long suspected that clowns will grow very quickly if they are housed in the right sized tank -- in other words they stunt easily.Candycat21 said:
I'm definitely talking hubby into at least a 72x24 footprint next year.
Roan
I started my clowns in the 46 until I had the 250 up and running. They were in the 46 for about 2 months, but were also about an inch at the time. They are a lot happier in the larger tank and I expect them to reach full size within the next 6 months to a year tops. :bday:
I think you're right about them stunting easily, as when I first started keeping fish, which was many moons ago and no one knew what we do now, I had 3 in a 20 gallon tank
for about 6 months....they never grew more than 3 inches and sadly died despite doing frequent water changes...but I know better now and wanted to do it right!! 
They're one of my favourite fish and absolutely gorgeous, especially when they're larger than those many see in the pet stores
I think you're right about them stunting easily, as when I first started keeping fish, which was many moons ago and no one knew what we do now, I had 3 in a 20 gallon tank
for about 6 months....they never grew more than 3 inches and sadly died despite doing frequent water changes...but I know better now and wanted to do it right!! They're one of my favourite fish and absolutely gorgeous, especially when they're larger than those many see in the pet stores
Amen and you've just confirmed my hunch. Mine have grown much faster in the 75g than they did in the 36g they started in.Candycat21 said:I started my clowns in the 46 until I had the 250 up and running. They were in the 46 for about 2 months, but were also about an inch at the time. They are a lot happier in the larger tank and I expect them to reach full size within the next 6 months to a year tops. :bday:
I think you're right about them stunting easily, as when I first started keeping fish, which was many moons ago and no one knew what we do now, I had 3 in a 20 gallon tank
They're one of my favourite fish and absolutely gorgeous, especially when they're larger than those many see in the pet stores
I can't wait to get the six of them in a MUCH larger tank and I'll probably add even more to the school. Awesome fish.
Ron
what about dwarf clown loach? they stay smaller.
im planning on a large school of tetras maybe lemons. or a couple of congos. Or a totally different setup, 3-4 discus!
im planning on a large school of tetras maybe lemons. or a couple of congos. Or a totally different setup, 3-4 discus!
If you are referring to Botia sidthimunki or Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki, they aren't dwarf clown loaches. They are called "dwarf loaches" or "chain loaches".Flagfish said:
Several sites have them for sale. Live Aquaria says they get to 2", so add at least an inch onto that. They list most of their fish sizes incorrectly.
Roan
No kidding, eh?TheZoo said:
Frankly, I don't think I'll bother any more until he rehouses his other fish properly. He's not even getting this tank for two years.
Roan
