Is this ok

[triga22]

Is it ok to have 2 clownfish in a 10 gallon tank? If so how could I help them thrive without having an anenome?

 

[susieq]

You really don't need an anenome to have clownfish.

 

[seannmelly]

yes this would be ok in a 1o gallon tank. and as the other member said you dont need a anenome to have clownfish but it is cool to have 1 and watch the clowns feed it and play in the anenome

 

[triga22]

I know but do you have any ideas on how i can help them thrive?

 

[seannmelly]

keep your water aquality good feed nutritional (sp) food and they should be fine

 

[triga22]

I would love to get an anenome but arnt they hard to keep? (never knew clownfish would feed the anenome .. pretty cool)

 

[susieq]

You have to have the right lighting for anenomes. They need very strong light. They are also very sensitive to water quality. I've had a clown for 2 years who uses a plastic log as an anenome. I wanted to take the log out but I think Clowny would be too upset.

 

[triga22]

ohh.. why did you have a log in a saltwater tank lol

 

[seannmelly]

my maroon clown hosts what ever it wants. 1 day it will be my candycane next will be the clam another day will be my mushrooms. i guess they host what ever they feel comfortable

 

[seannmelly]

Originally Posted by TriGa22
ohh.. why did you have a log in a saltwater tank lol

im pretty sure he said a plastic log

 

[susieq]

I put the log in for decoration before I knew what to do with a saltwater tank. Now I can't get it out. It's got quite a bit of coraline algae on it. I don't mind so much and the fish seem to like it. It's just not something you usually see in a saltwater tank. The plastic won't hurt anything.

 

[triga22]

Yea.. Thats different. do you have a pic of the tank by any chance?

 

[triga22]

Originally Posted by seannmelly
im pretty sure he said a plastic log
Same difference

 

[seannmelly]

Originally Posted by TriGa22
Yea.. Thats different. do you have a pic of the tank by any chance?

if your talking to me yes i have alot of pics of my tank in either reef tank or fish photo. i might even have a pic or 2 of the clown hosting the clam in there someplace

 

[triga22]

Can you post them?

 

[susieq]

Here's mine. I also have a freshwater background.

 

[seannmelly]

Originally Posted by TriGa22
Can you post them?

all of them? that will take a while, lol. i will try to post a few of the clown hosting if i can find them

 

[triga22]

Wow the log kinda blends in and dosent look irregular.. I like your tank.
Dont post all of em lol post the good ones that u can find.
Thank you both

 

[seannmelly]

here is a pic of the clown trying to host the clown, if any other fish goes near it he chaces the fish away

 

[triga22]

Awsome..Its preety cool that he host a clam. I like your tang.. what all fish do you have in there