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Re: New tank advice
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:25 pm
by 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!
Re: New tank advice
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:10 am
by 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.
Re: New tank advice
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:46 am
by 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).
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