Clown loach tank

[Bertie]

How many clown loaches could I fit in a 72" x 18" x 24" L x W x H and what tank mates would you recommend, I thought about:
3 uaru
6 silver dollars
1 flag tail
1 featherfin catfish
And the clowns
Would this work or do you have other suggestions for tank mates, I want them to be active

 

[tlindsey]

How many clown loaches could I fit in a 72" x 18" x 24" L x W x H and what tank mates would you recommend, I thought about:
3 uaru
6 silver dollars
1 flag tail
1 featherfin catfish
And the clowns
Would this work or do you have other suggestions for tank mates, I want them to be active

I've read from other members that Featherfin Cats will defend territory like an area of driftwood but other than that could work.

 

[Bertie]

I've read from other members that Featherfin Cats will defend territory like an area of driftwood but other than that could work.

Yeah I have him now and he does a bit but he shares his cave with a pictus catfish, how many clowns do you think I could get

 

[tlindsey]

Yeah I have him now and he does a bit but he shares his cave with a pictus catfish, how many clowns do you think I could get

A group of 5

 

[Bertie]

A group of 5

Ok thanks

 

[slippery slimecoat]

Real similar to my current stock. Definitely do at least 3 uaru. I did two, and eventually had to rehome one due to aggression. The larger number should help disperse that. If you can, I'd run a good sized sump to increase water volume if you cannot get a larger tank. In 5 years or so you'll be happy to have that extra volume. With a somewhat similar stocklist in my 170-180 gallon system, I'm building up nitrates pretty good by the end of the week.

 

[Bertie]

See I found this tank on eBay and it was just what I was looking for, I was planning to do a 30-40 gallon sump but its based on what my floor can hold, I'm only allowed it in my bedroom. That's the biggest tank I could go and it spreads the load quite well. The only thing with a sump is that I'm scared to drill the tank, my dad doesn't think its a good idea and being 13 I can't do it myself. Are there other ways to plumb a sump without drilling the tank.

 

[slippery slimecoat]

HOB overflow box. I've never used one, so couldn't tell you much about them. But folks like J jaws7777 and others have and could give you some input on them.

 

[slippery slimecoat]

And being 13 and having a 6 foot tank in your room, you better give your parents a big ol' hug and maybe even do a few extra chores for them hahaha

 

[Bertie]

And being 13 and having a 6 foot tank in your room, you better give your parents a big ol' hug and maybe even do a few extra chores for them hahaha

Yeah, I know. I'll look into those HOB overflow box