clown fish tank
 

setting up a maroon clownfish tank.
33 gal tall for now.

going to run skimmerless for now. would a powerhead pointed atthe surface provide enough oxygen?

are running a power filter in place of a skimmer as they'll provide aeration

I do have a fluval 205 on the tank but I'm not sure how much aeration canister filters provide

Tank is plumbed from the bottom so the return is completely submerged

For power filter was thinking more like the Aquaclear hang on type where the water flows over a lip. A canister would provide some aeration just based on water movement but if me, I'd add the power head.

Do you plan to add any other fish? That's a bit tight quarters for a pair of Maroons unless they are on a broodstock system or something.

I only plan on keeping the 2 fish plus a standard cuc of snails and hermits.

I think the combination of a small tank and using a canister filter will have you fighting nitrate. You just really like Maroon Clowns or you want to breed them?

i actually just aquired a pair of lightning maroons. I plan on eventually trying to breed them.

may eventually put in a sump and skimmer

Can you post a picture of your pair of "lightning maroons" please?

Here's a couple pics. I plan on uploading more once I get them in their tank. (Currently in a breeder box)

http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/aa...on%20Clownfish

just to respond to your original question, i have a 33g skimmerless and sumpless tank with one powerhead. It is working for me so far (> 2 years).

Nice fish, not as nice as the F0 but still unusual pattern. Do you know what generation they are?

not 100% sure what generation. they came from sea and reef. I anticipate that they will get alot nicer with age. Theyre both still very small at the moment

Wicked Fish
 

I have a Yellow Striped Maroon that I have in a 14g biocube which is all his! Absolutely will be upgrading for him (a selling point to the wife as to why I need a larger tank!) as he grows but for now he is happy and master of the tank...!
Love this Breed of Clownfish and THOSE ARE FRICKIN RAD MAN.:biggrin:

If this breeding thing you speak of goes well, I'll take a few from Ya!:wink:

Good luck

33 gal is a little small for a pair of clowns...
You will definitely want to keep up on water changes.

I would say a 5 gallon bucket every week or two should keep you on top of nitrates.

Skimmerless and sumpless, are you going to add a dsb or have a significant amount of LR?

I have a 4-5" sand bed and a ton of LR. Approx 60+lbs in total. Plan on doing weekly water changes and I imagine I'll eventually get a skimmer down the road and dose regularly with nopox

Thanks, I'm pretty excited about it. Already started the pairing process. Definitely not the easiest thing but I have a lot of faith I'll be successful in the end