Info needed please(thinking of getting some clown loaches)

[WhammChalk]

So I researched them and saw they got large and need to be in groups, therefore need a big tank.

But atm I have no tank and I hear these fish are good, and fun starters. Since they grow uber slowly, would it be ok to get 4-5 of them in a 25-30 gallon? And how long would they be able to stay in it before an upgrade was needed?

 

[smpage]

So I researched them and saw they got large and need to be in groups, therefore need a big tank.

But atm I have no tank and I hear these fish are good, and fun starters. Since they grow uber slowly, would it be ok to get 4-5 of them in a 25-30 gallon? And how long would they be able to stay in it before an upgrade was needed?

I would honestly look into a 75 gallon for a group of 4-5 for a couple years. They are slow growers but they still grow. Better to upgrade later as opposed to sooner.

 

[WhammChalk]

unfortunately 75 is out of the question. My parents wont let me get one that big. The biggest I could get is probably 40, or maybe 50 if it was pretty cheap.

 

[phillydog1958]

Try to get a 55 gallon. They're fairly cheap tanks and also, look into PetSmart's big fish sale that goes until July 27th. They have clown loaches for a great price. I paid approx. $4 each for the 3 I recently purchased.

 

[smpage]

Try to get a 55 gallon. They're fairly cheap tanks and also, look into PetSmart's big fish sale that goes until July 27th. They have clown loaches for a great price. I paid approx. $4 each for the 3 I recently purchased.

Dude me too! Got mine for half price. Although, back in the day when I could get CL's for $2 a piece...

 

[WhammChalk]

Try to get a 55 gallon. They're fairly cheap tanks and also, look into PetSmart's big fish sale that goes until July 27th. They have clown loaches for a great price. I paid approx. $4 each for the 3 I recently purchased.

I need to know,where are these cheap 55 gals?
I dont have a lot of money so these tanks that cost like 300+ are epxensive to me.

 

[wild bill]

From what my wife and I have clown loaches need a mature tank with good clean water. They are however a great fish to watch as they nose around the tank. they grow fastest the first year or so we started with 3 of them in our 150 and had no trouble adding new ones good luck.

 

[phillydog1958]

I need to know,where are these cheap 55 gals?
I dont have a lot of money so these tanks that cost like 300+ are epxensive to me.

Try Craigs List or ebay for a cheap, used tank. Also, try your local newspaper's classified section.

 

[wild bill]

You should be able to a 55 fully set up used for around 150 check the internet classifies.

 

[WhammChalk]

would getting 2 clowns and 2 tiger barbs be an alternative to a big tank? They will school and need less space since the tigers wont get big.