Tank size affects Clownfish growth?

[iclown]

Is it true that the size of the clownfish will depend on the size of the tank?
More info: I have a Biocube 14 gallon with approximately 9-10lbs of LR. The tank has been established for more than a year with a Maroon Clownfish, however, today I turned the Maroon in to the LFS and purchased 2 small Oscellaris (One smaller than the other to prevent sex issues). So in regards to the question, does it mean that in my 14 gallon tank my 2 Oscellaris will least likely to grow to their potential mature size???

 

[btldreef]

To answer the question in the most honest way: it depends, usually yes, it will effect their growth.
I kept two Ocellaris in a 14G BioCube, and they grew and were healthy, but once they went into the 155G, they really grew.
There are some theories as to fish will only get as large as their surroundings allow. Another thought is that smaller tanks get fed less, so the fish eats less and grows slower. Their growth also depends on the overall health of the tank and any tankmates they might be kept with.
Either way, 2 Ocellaris will be fine in a 14G, the maroon really shouldn't have been in there so you made a wise swap.

 

[iclown]

Thank you.