RE: Nano tank set up

Question
thanks 4 the reply. The tank i am looking at is a jebo, no real specifications on the box really,,,,
I was also wondering weather i can putd 2 clowns in a tank that is 5 galllon ( give or take a few gallons). i would also like an annenome like the ones that clown fissh live in in the nature.

How much would this cost approx. if the tank alreeady has what looks litke a filter and light in it?

Answer
Hey Brayden,

Jebo, is teh ' knock off to JBJ, and will work fine... for saltwater/marine fish, etc


my points/comments about small tank still apply, i.e. small tanks are harder to maintain, (and keep things alive), then larger tanks.

but, as far as your specific question about whether or not a 5 gallon tank, (plus or minus) is sufficient for two clowns and an anemone???


No, an anemone needs much more room/space then 5 gallons can offer...  The anemone will grow/out-grow the tank within a year, and will take up ALL the space..

Also, anemones move around until they find a spot they love...

This means that the anemone might/WILL move to a power head/pump, and get shredded to bits

Also, anemones need PRISTINE/PERFECT water conditions... This means that no matter what sized tank, the tank would need to be MATURE/ESTABLISHED  for the anemone to survive


AS for just TWO CLOWNS/Percula    5 gallons is a bit on the small side also...Some clowns grow kinda big, so it might make a difference as to what specific species of clowns you are talkin' about...

tomato clowns/maroon clowns, can grow to 3-4 inches and also become really bossy/agresssive...


But some clowns only grow to about 2 inches max... (females might grow larger)


And like anemones, but not as bad, clowns and most saltwater fish need a tank/system that is clean and 'STABLE'.

which goes back to the comments about small tank vs larger tanks


Im not sure if i truly answered your question, but if i didnt, PLEASE join my new forum and we can continue the discussion there.


great luck to you, and PLEASE let me know how things work out for you.


Bill