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tyler9999 Hobbyist Posts: 51 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 17-Oct-2007	I am going to ask possibly a stupid question but, here it goes. I have 4 clown loaches in a 30 gal tank. I am in the process of putting together a 220 gal tank. They are going in the big tank but I want to add more Clown Loaches. When the tank is up and running will I be risking my Clowns health by adding that many at once or should I add 2 at a time and slowly over time? I know this may be a stupid question but I am willing to risk it as I am sure that most everyone that is on this site has more knowledge than I do. Thanks.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:12
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	I would say you could add a ton of clown loaches to the 220 without any problems. Adding fifteen at once wouldnt even be pushing it in the 220.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:29
tyler9999 Hobbyist Posts: 51 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 17-Oct-2007	Maybe I was'nt entirely clear. Will it be a problem adding more Clowns to an already established group? Sorry I am more gooder at asking questions. LOL
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:40
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	It will be completely fine. They may have a little fight here and there for a few weeks, but after that, they will be fine. No harm will be inflicted. It also helps to get new clowns that are smaller than the ones you have already. The bigger clowns wont see them as a threat.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:43
tyler9999 Hobbyist Posts: 51 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 17-Oct-2007	Thats great!! Thank you very much!!
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:45
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	Sure, anytime. Thats what fishprofiles.com is here for. Thanks for sticking around so you could get this info right away.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 06:54
tyler9999 Hobbyist Posts: 51 Kudos: 22 Votes: 1 Registered: 17-Oct-2007	I appreciate all the info that I have received from people on this site. It is pretty awesome!! Thanks again.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 07:00
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	That will not be a problem at all PROVIDING the tank is fully set up for them eg plenty of caves and live plants. Also make sure the parameters are all perfect and the tank is fully settled in. If you see how I set up my 5ft community tank not especially for the Clowns but they are a feature of the tank. Setting up for clowns in a 5ft tank Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 24-Oct-2007 07:03
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	keithgh added a good point. Even once you think the tank is ready for them, add some fish that are hardy to make sure the tank parameters arent going to fluctuate. Danios would be a good choice for this.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 07:09


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