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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
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I do have a fluval 205 on the tank but I'm not sure how much aeration canister filters provide
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Tank is plumbed from the bottom so the return is completely submerged
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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.
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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.
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I only plan on keeping the 2 fish plus a standard cuc of snails and hermits.
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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?
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i actually just aquired a pair of lightning maroons. I plan on eventually trying to breed them.
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may eventually put in a sump and skimmer
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Can you post a picture of your pair of "lightning maroons" please?
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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).
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Nice fish, not as nice as the F0 but still unusual pattern. Do you know what generation they are?
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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
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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
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