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homer3d455840 said:
However it would most likely take a clown loach over 10 years to grow to this size...if it ever attained it.
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I would see no reason it wouldn't attain that size, other than from stunting, disease, etc. from being in a small tank.
NTT, if you really like the clowns, why not go for the kuhlis, but do 6 or so? They are simmilar in color, still a loach, and do not get too big. Then you could take your pick of the rams(my choice) or guaramies(good too).

The problem with trying to keep the clowns has been stated, sometimes you run into financial problems and cannot afford the larger tank. Also loaches like to school, and you will definatly not have a tank big enough for ..6?.. of them even with the 55. I would plan your stocking arround your current tank, and if and when you do get the 55, plan the stocking for it while it is cycling.
 
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I think you have made a mature responsible decision ...good for you :clap: It can be really hard to give up a fish, but if it is what is best for the fish then it's a good thing.

Do TONS of research on species you may be interested in and you will get a tank that is healthy and comfortable with each other.

I think a cichlid tank would be perfect and quite beautiful.
 
yeah but i dont have enough for a 90gallon tank on the count of im (13) so cichlids are out of the question
 
kuhli loachs really Dario Botia Loachs
 
Oh...there are indeed some species that would work just fine in that tank! Something Fishy suggested Ram Cichlids. They would be quite happy in that size tank and they are GORGEOUS. There are plenty of smaller cichlid species that would be great.
Do you have the rams now and the kuhli loaches or is that a wish list?

Try posting in the cichlid forum on just what type of cichlids would go in the tank? I imagine you will be pleasantly surprised on just what you find. My 12 year old son has requested a 29 gallon tank for Christmas. I am running the filter now on my already cycled tank so that when he gets it...we can fill it and not worry so much about a cycle. He is in LOVE with yellow lab cichlids and I just imagine that is what he will go for....he wants a black tank stand and gravel. I think yellow's would look awesome with it. Shhh...it's a secret though :D

I know that you aren't thrilled with the responses you are getting on your past stocking choices with fish..but that's okay. You have learned a lot hopefully and in the end did what was best for your fish. It's just part of learning the hobby. If your are 13 or 36 it doesn't matter, you have learned and just think how much experience you will gain by the time you can afford that 90 gallon. You will be a well learned (hopefully) and experienced aquariest and be helping the new folks learn and improve.

Good for you!!!!!
 
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ntt, if it were me id keep the clown loach until he gets bigger and you feel he has "outgrown" your tank. ive done this many times, ive kept young small fish until they reached a certain size then i gave them away to the petshop.
a fairly decent sized clown loach will be no problem finding a home for. the petshops can sell him for a nice profit since not many petstores have larger clowns.
keep in mind i give "off" advice and this is simply what i would do if it were me. other people here have much better advice for you, but this is just me
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SquirrelOsO said:
ntt, if it were me id keep the clown loach until he gets bigger and you feel he has "outgrown" your tank. ive done this many times, ive kept young small fish until they reached a certain size then i gave them away to the petshop.
a fairly decent sized clown loach will be no problem finding a home for. the petshops can sell him for a nice profit since not many petstores have larger clowns.
keep in mind i give "off" advice and this is simply what i would do if it were me. other people here have much better advice for you, but this is just me
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The problem with that is *some* of us get attached to our fish. Would I want to keep a fish knowing full well that it isn't in it's best environment and know that all the effort, time, and expense to keep is just for the temporary enjoyment of having it? Nope..not me. I would worry about just after it leaves are the new owners going to care for it appropriately?

Yes they are slow growers, yes they are beautiful awesome fish who could probably get by in that size tank for a while but what about what is best for the fish? They are schooling fish and would be most happy with 3-4 or even more other clown loaches. There is no way that they would fit in that size tank...even for a few years.

I'm not trying to be abnoxious, truly I'm not. IMO I feel that is bad advice. It comes down to the appropriate care of the species we chose to keep. I would dearly LOVE to keep a few clowns. I think they are darling and love watching them play...yet I only have a 75 gallon tank. While I know they would be just fine in that size tank for a while they would outgrow it...so I chose to not buy them until I have a larger tank...which I will sooner rather than later due to a nasty case of MTS :o

Seriously I think he made a responsible choice in rehoming it. Kudo's to hime :D I'm not trying to be super negative towards your response..but I just don't think it is wise. It's opinions..and everyone has one. :o
 
yeah you should get rams there really nice fish i had them once
 
thanx for the help i dont think ill get to attached though
 
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