Chiclid addict Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 So I was at my friends house today and saw his brother had some clown fish and I want some now but Before I fall into the rabbit hole what size tank do they need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I would say personally you could do 2 in a 10 gallon, maybeee (pushing it though) one in a 5 gallon. All though the 2 in a 10 gallon is more ideal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Clown Fish? Are you referring to a saltwater clown fish? There are like 25 or 30 different species not counting all the color morphs. Some of them can get a pretty good size. Anyways I would not put them in anything smaller than a 20 gallon. Also remember the larger the aquarium the more stable it can be and the longer you have if things start to go sideways... Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 @Brian is right there are MANY types of clownfish. Clownfish like maroons, would probably need 50ish gallons (maybe 30) where as others like the occelaris (the classic nemo one) would probably do fine in a 10 gallon, but bigger is always better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 What species of clown fish were you thinking of getting @Angelfishlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keddre Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I’m going to suggest you’re a saltwater newbie (nothing wrong with that) and say 20gal. Not for the fish, but for the tank. In a 20 gallon you won’t have as major salinity swings when water evaporates. Also I’m going to assume that if you want clownfish, you will want the classic anemone/clownfish pair and anemones like stable parameters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Colu said: What species of clown fish were you thinking of getting @Angelfishlover I want the classic Nemo one I can’t remember the Species name Edited March 11, 2021 by Angelfishlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Ocellaris clown fish get 3-4in in size I think they would do better in a 20gallon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Angelfishlover said: I want the classic Nemo one I can’t remember the Species name That would be the ocellaris clownfish. The percula clown is very similar as well, and there are so many morphs available now of these two species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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