Is there such a thing as a dwarf clownfisha.

[Dylan5359]

If so, how big do they get? What size tank?

 

[melosu58]

I have never heard of one. They come in different types and different sizes.

 

[Zer0]

Don't think so, at all. The smallest species of clownfish are Ocellaris. They don't grow quite as large as the other species.

 

[Dylan5359]

What size tank does a percula clownfish pair need?

 

[David S]

anything upwards of 10g really

 

[Zer0]

A pair? I would suggest not. They are messy eaters and their bioloads are rather large for the size of fish that they are. I would highly suggest 20 gallons and higher for a pair. A single one however, could probably do fine in a 10G. An understocked 10G at that.

 

[David S]

sorry didn't read a pair,messy eaters?

 

[Zer0]

Yes. For the relatively small size of clownfish, they have larger bioloads. Not comparable to a tang of course... but still a large bioload for their size.

 

[Dylan5359]

No worries. I'm getting a 29 gallon. Just a pair of clowns. Live rock, love sand, power heads,filter, heater, protein skimmer. So excited. Any tips on curing the live sand?

 

[Zer0]

What kind of live sand? Is it live sand that's already in someones tank? Or is it the bagged kind?

 

[Dylan5359]

Like that pearl white sand you order. Not the bagged none you get in stores.

 

[David S]

Yes. For the relatively small size of clownfish, they have larger bioloads. Not comparable to a tang of course... but still a large bioload for their size.

Yeah i know about their bioload I just dont class them as messy eaters