How many fishes can I add - 1month old

[Danh Ngo]

My tank has just cycle, about 1 month old,
65 G with 20G sum.
Can I add around 5-6 clown fish (small - nano) about 1-1.5” . Can the tank handle the bioload?

 

[tdileo]

I wouldn’t add any more than 1 or 2 fish to start. Clowns can be aggressive once established so I would add a different fish first and then add them all together.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Are you making a clown harem tank? If not I wouldnt do more than two in a 65

 

[lapin]

If as you say your tank is cycled and can process ammonia into nitrite then nitrate in 24 hours. Then yes as long as they are small young fish. 1.5 inches is too old. If too large they will fight and some will be killed.

 

[Danh Ngo]

Are you making a clown harem tank? If not I wouldnt do more than two in a 65

Yep trying to make a clown harem

 

[tdileo]

Since you’re going for a harem, I would say then add them all at once provided they are small and feed lightly for the first few weeks working your way up. Make sure to monitor ammonia and nitrite especially in case of any spikes.

 

[Danh Ngo]

Any idea of a good clown breeder, I’m trying to find a group of juvenile