20GAL Setup. Will it be ok?

eevenson · 01-15-2008, 06:57 PM

Hello all. I have a 20gal tank that currently has 2 false perc's in it.
I also want to add a longnose hawkfish and a royal gramma.
do i have enough room for them to co-exist peacefully, and will my small tank handle the bio-load of this many fish?

Thanks in advance

**leebca** · 01-16-2008, 08:23 AM

WELCOME TO REEFLAND!

I'm sure you were hoping for good new and might understand if it wasn't, but I am going to tell you the worst news.

That 20 gallon is not suitable for the two Anemonefishes you have there now. Adding more fish should not be considered and finding a new home for those Anemonefish when they get over 1" long should be your goal.

You may want to read through this post: Fish Stocking Limit - for FO and FOWLR

eevenson · 01-16-2008, 12:58 PM

I don't really have the space (or money) to buy a larger aquarium. If i stick with the 2 clowns, and keep a close eye on water quality, do they have a chance? I have a 29 gal freshwater tank running right now. Is it possible to switch them for more space?
Thanks

**leebca** · 01-17-2008, 03:01 PM

If your intention is to have a mated pair or just two, they should have a minimum of 6 cubic feet. This is about 30 gallons. The 29 would be the absolute smallest for them. You would still need to do as you indicated: top water quality, more maintenance, good circulation, etc.

01-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
eevenson Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 16	20GAL Setup. Will it be ok? Hello all. I have a 20gal tank that currently has 2 false perc's in it. I also want to add a longnose hawkfish and a royal gramma. do i have enough room for them to co-exist peacefully, and will my small tank handle the bio-load of this many fish? Thanks in advance

01-16-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,303	Re: 20GAL Setup. Will it be ok? WELCOME TO REEFLAND! I'm sure you were hoping for good new and might understand if it wasn't, but I am going to tell you the worst news. That 20 gallon is not suitable for the two Anemonefishes you have there now. Adding more fish should not be considered and finding a new home for those Anemonefish when they get over 1" long should be your goal. You may want to read through this post: Fish Stocking Limit - for FO and FOWLR __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

01-16-2008, 12:58 PM	#3
eevenson Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 16	Re: 20GAL Setup. Will it be ok? I don't really have the space (or money) to buy a larger aquarium. If i stick with the 2 clowns, and keep a close eye on water quality, do they have a chance? I have a 29 gal freshwater tank running right now. Is it possible to switch them for more space? Thanks

01-17-2008, 03:01 PM	#4
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,303	Re: 20GAL Setup. Will it be ok? If your intention is to have a mated pair or just two, they should have a minimum of 6 cubic feet. This is about 30 gallons. The 29 would be the absolute smallest for them. You would still need to do as you indicated: top water quality, more maintenance, good circulation, etc. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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