New tank advice

[NancyD]

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!

[redshark1]

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.

[ChanelLeuschke]

To maintain the cycle, I would transfer the substrate and filter to the next tank.

In my opinion, clown loaches would benefit from having their own tank, perhaps with a few dither fish (I use Congo Tetras).

For Clown Loaches, a minimum shoal size of six is advised (preferably more).

For 6-7 clown loaches, a tank of 6' x 2' x 2' and holding 180 US gallons or 150 UK gallons or 700 liters is the minimum size that is advised (preferably larger). geometry dash