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My 29 gallon tank has two clown loaches in it that will eventually outgrow the tank.
At this point, i am deciding whether to get a 58 gallon saltwater tank or a 58 gallon freshwater tank.
I really would like to try keeping saltwater fish, i would like it more than freshwater. but, if i do this, than the 29 gal tank is the permanent home for all my current fish and my growing clown loaches that will eventually have to be gotten rid of.
So.
should i keep th clown loaches and get a bigger freshwater tank or go with the really really really tempting saltwater tank?
i am ready for the challenge of saltwater tank and im aware of the difficulty of it.
2007-10-28 02:38:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
29 gallons is plenty big for saltwater,switch that one to salt,it will be a perfect start for a marine set up.They are a much bigger challenge than fresh water,and this will help you get the feel of how they work,and then you could get a bigger one in the future.Then put all of your fresh water fish in your new tank.Sounds like a win,win situation to me.HAVE FUN!
2007-10-28 03:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
58 gallons is sort of small for a Marine tank,you might wish to hold off on the salt until you get to the next larger step. A 90 or 100,or even 130 gallon tank will make a much easier introduction into salty fish keeping, whereas, a 58 will be a great fresh water exhibit.
One more item,it won't take the Clowns too long to outgrow the 58 either!
Whatever you decide,have fun with your fish!
2007-10-28 02:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try that, oy you can have a 58 gallon freshwater tank and a 29 gallon saltwater tank. I know how tempting it is but my parents won't even let me have a tank bigger than 10 gallons.
2007-10-28 02:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy keep your existing tank and switch it for the new salt water fish and buy a 58 gallon for your clown fish. that way if you do not do well with the salt water fish you still have your original fish. its a win-win situation
2007-10-28 02:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by libby a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that you should get a Saltwater tank and convert your 29G into a Sump-Pump (Like a big filter) and sell all of your FW fish to a pet store or something.
2007-10-28 03:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by Rover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on. Throw the old fishes away, not good. You should go on buying a bigger tank for them. Dont ever throw your old fishes AWWAAYY......
2007-10-28 21:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by Chad, M.D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep the existing fish and provide the larger home that you know they need simply because you have already made the commitment to them.
2007-10-28 02:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by fluffy_aliens 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋