Nano sw clowns

[chuckstrobeck]

When i eventually get my 10 gallon sw tank up and running, i want to get two clowns( not because of finding nemo,lol, but because i like the overall look of them). Will this be a problem not having a hood, as if they are jumpers. Thanks for the info, Chuck.

 

[OCCFan023]

you shouldnt have a problem adding clowns for the reason of jumping. I would just make sure the tank is very stable before adding two clowns to a ten. I personally wouldnt add them to a 10 but if your dilligent on cleaning and proper maintence you can do it.

 

[JWright]

Two in a 10g isn't really a good idea.

One would be better.

 

[kevin4052002]

High maintenance, to say the least. I would shoot for a tank size that's little bigger. It is definitely doable, IF you are diligent about water changes.

 

[chuckstrobeck]

Do you think maybe 1 and a small reef or what are your recommendations on fish. I have a 55, 29, 20, 10 and a 2.5 gallon tank i could use. The only reason i wanted to go nano with the ten is for price reasons as i only wanted to spend about 300. Can someone give me price estimates on the others then. Thanks for your input, Chuck.

 

[OCCFan023]

I see in your sig you have a 30long, is that an option?

 

[chuckstrobeck]

Yeah thats the one that i think may be a 29. i really think its a 29 though. I just dont want to spend a fortune as i am only 15 and i am not exactly the richest person around. Could you tell me approxiamatly how much that would cost?

 

[chuckstrobeck]

I am looking into doing maybe a reef tank with some fish so that would greatly up the cost, but maybe just a tank with some lr?

 

[JWright]

I'd go with at least the 20.

The cost difference between the 10 and the 20 won't be that significant (aside from the fact that you'll have to buy more LR).

I'm in the process of setting up a 20, and just went through the same decision.

 

[OCCFan023]

20-30 gallon FOWLR will probably be around 300-500 dollars depending on how much you go in. a 20-30 reef would be more around 400-600 maybe (depending on equipment choices and coral.

 

[chuckstrobeck]

Ill probably just go ahead and set up the 55. Its gonna be a in wall sw tank.

 

[kevin4052002]

Make sure you have plenty of room for maintenance. *thumbsups

 

[chuckstrobeck]

I will im building my room in the attic so the space is a definate. I could even move my juvi beardie out of my 75 and use that. Thoughts/comments.

 

[aresgod]

make sure your ceiling can bear the weight...75 usually isnt a problem if it is placed correctly, but I have seen a 90 crash through 2 floors.

 

[kevin4052002]

... have seen a 90 crash through 2 floors.

That would be terrible to wake up to.

 

[chuckstrobeck]

I was thinking about puttint something under the tank and letting it sit on the beams, then hooking up some steel line and bolting to the roof rafters also.

 

[fish outa wata]

hey ares did you have to help clean up?
where will you be hooking steel line to from the rafters?

 

[aresgod]

No I just went to see the aftermath. I did have a 10 gallon bust in my house and start on fire...not so much fun....plus @ 3 in the morning.

 

[1979camaro]

didn't you also have a 50 or 40 or something crack on you after a move? IIRC that was your first post on mft?

 

[amystours]

If ya move your beardie, at least let him have a 55 gallon tank. They need their space, too! I'm getting a 75 gallon from a friend that has previously been used as a sw tank, drilled and all, but the more I think about it, I think I'll put my beardie in that one, and just get the 150 gallon from PetSmart for my pacu.

Just got my dragon recently...he was abandoned in a shoebox with a note on it at PetSmart....a special needs dragon, should we say...he is missing his two front legs....needless to say, we eventually came up with the perfect name for him.....Lieutenant Dan!!!