clown fish in a 10 gal?

[Reefer769]

hey!

i'm really just starting out with my first saltwater tank, and i was just wondering if 1 small false percula clown would survive in my 10 gal tank i have set up and running after it is done cycling? thanks a lot for whoever cares to comment!!

[Poseidon]

I would say you could keep a pair. BUT 10 gallons is aweful SMALL!!! Usually it takes a more experienced reefer to keep a small tank going. You would be better off in a 29, or ideally 55 gallon tank. Things happen more slowly in a larger water volume, thats why alot of us have 55 gallon SUMPS, just to increase the volume of water in our systems, and of course make room for a BIG OL Protein Skimmer!!!!

[reewik]

I would say it is possible, but I would agree that bigger is better. Like Poseidon said a 10 gallon salt tank is usually kept by a more experienced hobbiest. That said I am not saying you cannot do it.

[Ninong]

It is possible to keep a small clownfish in a 10-gal tank but it would be a little small for one long-term. A better minimum size for an adult clownfish pair (either Amphiprion ocellaris or A. percula) would be 20 gallons. The larger clownfish species require 40 gallons.

[Reefer769]

hey, thanks for all your input, and its cool you used my thread for your needs haha jk, thanks again!