New tank advice
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Re: New tank advice
Well, the 55g is ok for a year or maybe 2 if you're very good about changing lots of water every week (30-80% is a goal). Young fish should probably be fed smaller amounts twice/day if you can...& can keep their water very clean. They will grow to 4-6 inches in that time, maybe 9-10+ inches eventually so...start saving for a 6ft tank or more!
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Re: New tank advice
I would move the substrate and filter over to the new tank to keep the cycle.
Clown Loaches would need a tank to themselves in my opinion, perhaps with a few dither fish (I use Congo Tetras).
Minimum recommended shoal size for Clown Loaches is six (preferably more).
Minimum recommended tank size for 6-7 Clown Loaches is 6' x 2' x 2' containing 180 US gallons / 150 UK gallons / 700 litres (preferably larger).
Recommended Temp 78-82F.
Watch out for Whitespot (they typically get it when newly introduced).
They can demolish plants so a planted tank may not be possible.
I keep six in a 110g (6' x 18" x 18") but that's because information was non-existant and I was actually recommended a 3ft tank 25 years ago.
They can be kept in a smaller tank than the minimum given but will be stunted and although it was once the norm this is not considered acceptable these days.
Clown Loaches would need a tank to themselves in my opinion, perhaps with a few dither fish (I use Congo Tetras).
Minimum recommended shoal size for Clown Loaches is six (preferably more).
Minimum recommended tank size for 6-7 Clown Loaches is 6' x 2' x 2' containing 180 US gallons / 150 UK gallons / 700 litres (preferably larger).
Recommended Temp 78-82F.
Watch out for Whitespot (they typically get it when newly introduced).
They can demolish plants so a planted tank may not be possible.
I keep six in a 110g (6' x 18" x 18") but that's because information was non-existant and I was actually recommended a 3ft tank 25 years ago.
They can be kept in a smaller tank than the minimum given but will be stunted and although it was once the norm this is not considered acceptable these days.
6 x Clown Loaches all 30 years of age on 01.01.2024, largest 11.5", 2 large females, 4 smaller males, aquarium 6' x 18" x 18" 400 ltr/90 uk gal/110 US gal. approx.