9 Things You Need To Know About Keeping Clownfish

[@ReefDork]

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[@simondamminga8527]

I'm fairly new to the hobby and a week ago I bought my first pair of clown's a hermit and a cleaner shrimp. Lovin it every second of the day, and your tips and tricks really help!

[@ayamgoreng8720]

Hi, how was it? Are they still alive/doing fine and did they breed?

[@aiden7154]

How'd the tank go

[@simondamminga8527]

@@ayamgoreng8720Well, it was not all plain sailing. A parasite had introduced himself into my tank killing all my fish (except my invertebrates) But now the tank is doing amazing! Water quality is great and my fish are happy as ever

[@simondamminga8527]

@@aiden7154 It's doing great, fish are happy, water quality is great and I'm even getting some coralline algae. So yeah, after a few hiccups at the start it's finally doing great

[@MT-qf7nu]

@@simondamminga8527 is Coraline algae good in a saltwater tank

[@taylorpinkowski9411]

Clownfish were definitely my gateway drug, I’ve only had my saltwater tank about 10 months but now I have a leopard wrasse, engineer gobies, a pair of mandarins, and some chromis, blennies, and tangs😂😂

[@sagehashirama9915]

how did you start it

[@tcmarineaddiction6609]

@@sagehashirama9915 first he filled it with rock and saltwater

[@tonyzone8999]

Why not a sponge a starfish a squid and a squirrel.

[@jonathankhuzkian6419]

I know they don't need a anemone, but I want one. So I got one, lol

[@theultimatebear8384]

great!

[@hannahviolet927]

Did it survive? I want to get one for my clown pairs but I'm scared I'll kill it

[@jonathankhuzkian6419]

@@hannahviolet927 it's still alive despite my best efforts, lol. If depression gets out of the way and let's me do shit I'm sure the thing will be even happier

[@Badthrones]

@@jonathankhuzkian6419 they get depression?

[@jonathankhuzkian6419]

@@Badthrones I get depression

[@katarinamilosevic4625]

Thank you for this! I just set up my first ever tank and while I wait for the conditions to be perfect I'm researching what my first fish should be, and you are SO informative. G

[@adamlodge491]

This is great! You explained it in a really easy simple way which must be perfect for a beginner. Newbies will be rushing to your channel now😂

[@PeterFeltersnatch]

My phantom and black storm just laid eggs...can't wait for baby's!!!

[@coolcandyfish1359]

Cute

[@kcatundertale1881]

It's been three years how are they?

[@briannapartridge7539]

i’m studying your channel right now because i’m hoping to buy a salt water tank soon to help with my sensory issues. clowns are one of my favorite fish and this is getting me excited!.

[@harrison127]

I have a maroon clown in my 180 gallon tank. He was the first fish we put in there when we were cycling the tank... 17 years later and he's still the king of the tank. Even the foot long Annularis angelfish knows not to mess with him. LOL

[@McAlvain]

Thats crazy impressive! We DEFINITELY need a video of that setup, plz!!!!

[@Razgriz977]

Nice Vid! I set up a saltwater tank specifically because I wanted clowns. The biggest hurdle was disease. I set up a quarantine tank for a pair of clowns that I think had flukes, and I could never get the quarantine to balance correctly. That tank kept killing fish. I found out I could get pre-medicated/quarantined fish so waited 3 months then bought a couple clowns that had gone through that service. I should have done that from the get go. It would have saved me a lot of money and heartache.

[@teedawg2386]

What site did you get them from? I’m gonna need that because my dam fish keep dying and it’s killing my mood .

[@emmareyes8114]

Excellent video for us rookies who love Clownfish and tanks in general !! There's something about bubbles that make me go "aahh".

[@lionfishlair5215]

Brilliant video! Great to hear a fellow British accent too 🙌

[@bigmuvver]

Once again a great insight into the salty world, I’ve a pair of Storm Mochas so I keep a cover on!!

[@dinocub1]

SHARK BAIT HOO HA HA. lmao. Great vid. I suppose so many incompatible fish are purchased based on the animated classic. Thanks for putting them all into proper perspective. I'm advanced as far as freshwater tanks go, but going to "dive in" (pardon the pun) to the saltwater reef tank hobby. Doing a ton of research and due diligence beforehand and your vids are greatly appreciated.

[@wakenblakeyo]

I just started working at a place selling these actually. It’s crazy how accurate this video is

[@Hjgamerboi]

this is a great video and has a good amount of information!

[@dimaisatree]

I had no idea that it’s a good idea to keep clownfish fish in pairs but i still bought 2 just cause I didn’t want one to be lonely. I have one that’s about 1 inch and the other is about half an inch. The smaller one always sticks with the bigger one. It’s kinda cute lol

[@Td825]

My clown challenges me to stick my hand in the tank, just so it can bite me. We have a love/hate relationship.

[@BigGuyAl007]

Love it Alex My black and white clown in season I could not put my hand in the tank. I could only feed them. He bite me or if I took the cover off he jump out at me and flap on the floor asking me to put him back. Blood definitely 💯👌. Keep em Coming Alex

[@MrThereeferspecialis]

Is Marine Velvet The same as Oodinium it’s funny we used to call it in the old days I’ve been keeping fish since the early 1960s started keeping Salt water in the late 60s and around the 80s I started keeping reef tanks I had a bunch of reef tanks fresh and saltwater fish tanks for maybe 55 years or so seven years ago I sold my house I bought a condo to downsize and just recently after seven years without an aquarium I set up a 131/2 gallon reef tank so I am kind of rusty thank you I appreciate your answer

[@ReefDork]

Yep, same thing 👍

[@Princess-q1g4i]

i love clownfish and betta fish 😊

[@cantusaurus8530]

I’ve heard the most common coral they host is hairy mushrooms, especially if they grow and form a mini colony. Since I believe they think they’re carpet anemones (and the mushrooms don’t seem to be bothered)

[@-Wreckanize-]

Also to add: If your clown has white spots, it could be a disease or it was just playing in the sand. If your clown is swimming towards a powerhead, it could be a disease or it’s just playing with the flow. If your clown is laying motionless against the overflow grates, it could be dead or it’s just playing with the flow. These fish are called “clowns” for a reason.

[@MrDon967]

i swear every single night i think my smaller clown is dying especially the first week i had them. i bought the smallest i could find this guy is barely over an inch and the other slightly bigger but the smaller one sleeps like he's dead just floating on the top of the water at one spot every single night

[@asherautumn5911]

I heard you couldn't keep two diffrent clownfish together but I have a common clown and a blood orange clown and they are doing amazing

[@cantusaurus8530]

Yeah my 2 clowns got ich. The female sadly didn’t make it. But a freshwater dip with a ph buffer for 3 minutes seemed to help my other clown. The clown looked the same afterward, but in a couple days it seemed to look better, and it made a full recovery.

[@alfiehiggins5913]

Just bought a pair of clowns today 👍

[@sunnyd9884]

ive been starting freshwater tanks and having a grand labour heavy adventure with it, but my mom prefers extremely vibrant colours and keeps expressing disappointment in how many freshwater fish she likes that will all require larger tanks than we already have. She keeps pointing at fish that are just infants and asking if we can have them, but itll be something like a pleco or a discus- anyways its pretty painful but maybe i can get her sated with a salt water aquarium years from now lol

[@MPrz59]

Awesome video!! I have a pair of clowns in all 3 of my tanks (my oldest is 7 and her mate is 2)

[@nottgav]

Do you have all males??

[@granitestateangler4226]

@@nottgav All clownfish are born as male but once they pair, the larger and more dominant one becomes a female and gains the ability to lay eggs, while the smaller one will remain male.

[@mikesbasement6954]

Understaterment of the year: "somewhat aggressive". Even a single female will become seriously territorial and attack your hands - usually drawing blood.

[@acloft887]

agreed. I used to have a Clarkii female that whenever I went near the tank she would make a clicking noise at me, as soon as my hand was in the tank, it was game on to see how quickly I could finish doing what I was doing before she attacked me, when she did, she certainly drew blood lol.

[@jdwellsart5104]

I also have a singular occelaris female clown with two banggais and honestly didn’t even knew they bit at all. Until a few times she really got me good in the finger I seen a blood spot and was really confused in denial but once I happened the second time was reassuring lesson that they do in fact bite surprisingly hard 😂

[@jojoorsmth]

LITERALLY MY GIRL IS SO MEAN🥲

[@bryantlibby2713]

Your content is great

[@LordBonesaw]

Got ya self a new sub bro

[@K1ndra]

Looking to but a good setup as got nothing. Where do you recommend in uk to look for equipment, good stuff? Probably a 4 or 5 ft tank 2ftx2ft. With cabinet for refuge, skimmer a roller ect. Much appreciated

[@ReefDork]

Any shop near you where you can go in and talk to someone. But Kraken Corals for online stuff

[@PracticalReefer]

Great video! Literally just bought a pair for my office 20 gallon last week, I really like the wild/normal type but also didn't fancy dropping £800 on a fancy pair! 😮😅

[@Andy.H1]

With the Hanna Phosphate checker you are meant to cut along the lines on the packet and then squeeze the packet which opens up and makes it's own spout. This ensures you can see the packet is empty and you do not need a funnel

[@ReefDork]

That's just a cropped clip - I do open the sachet completely and empty it. But I find I spill some of the reagent without the funnel - too clumsy 🙈

[@Princess-q1g4i]

thank you for tip 😊

[@Princess-q1g4i]

have wonderful day 😊

[@robertmillington3057]

Hi mate, I have been watching your channel with interest. I have a question. I set up my 200ltr Marine tank about a month ago. New sand, New Rock and New water Equipment Octo 110 Skimmer, Red Sea Reef Mat 500 , Heater, Red Sea Auto top off, Red Sea LED 160 Light. I have been testing the normal Parameters listed below. Alkalinity around 8 DKH PH 7.9 Phosphate was zero now gone up to 0.08 (I think I have purchased the incorrect Reagent For The LR not Normal Nitrate was almost untraceable 0.25 now about 0.50 Nitrite 0.25 Ammonia 0.00 Salinity 1.026 I have two small Clowns and they were added after cycle using Dr Times One and Only (Nitrates and Phosphate have been good up until the last few days. Also purchased a small Orchid Dottyback 1 week ago I use RO Water and it tests at 0 TDH However , I did test the RO water last night for Nitrate and found it to be 0.01 Which I found to be little strange 10% weekly water changes with Red Sea Salt Blue Bucket Feed Mysis shrimp washed in RO water and a very small amount of Vitalis dry food I mean 3 or 4 pieces each fish once a day Any ideas on the sudden massive jump in Nitrates. Thanks Bob M from Perth Australia

[@ReefDork]

What was the massive jump? I can only see 0.5 in your comment. I wouldn't worry about it though, being broadly stable over a long period of time is more important.

[@robertmillington3057]

@@ReefDork it has ended up at 60 ppm on a. Nyos Test Kit

[@robertmillington3057]

Nothing to add here??

[@opethmike]

YAY REEF DORK I LOVE YOU!!!!

[@ReefDork]

Put the vodka down Mike!

[@opethmike]

@@ReefDork

[@samlee2944]

Can I keep different species of clowns together? In particular, a common clown and a black and white clown? (One of each, added at the same time) thank you :)

[@ReefDork]

Different species, no. But different colour morphs of the same species should be fine (although I've never done it so best to find someone who has).

[@slycooper5455]

Does the beer needs to be put there for the clown fishes? 🤣

[@markmckinnell2204]

They definitely jump as a few years ago (before I got a cover) - I unfortunately had one stick to the bottom of my sole when I walked in to my fish room bare footed 😏😟

[@dannyb.7219]

Did you slip???

[@markmckinnell2204]

@@dannyb.7219 Fortunately no it was bad enough when I looked at my sole as I thought it was a little something one of our dogs had left for me 😖

[@nitrox7266]

Great vid mate, hows the KH Keeper going? looking to pull the trigger on one soon..

[@ReefDork]

They're bringing out a better, upgraded version so hold off until May. It's generally really good, no major problems for me.

[@nitrox7266]

@@ReefDork Cool thanks for the heads up mate, will hang fire until its out.

[@joenewman6494]

Thanks mate new to channel just subbed you.

[@King_Menelik]

Definitely changing my tank over to saltwater! saltwater fishes are so much better looking and the coral!

[@imperialdrone6261]

"Hey Terry?" "Yeah Garry?" "One of us has to become Marry."

[@jco1178]

Is there any plants or corals that are easy to keep that would go good with clownfish? From what I’ve seen anemones are hard to keep so I’ll probably wait a couple weeks/months to see how well I can do at keeping water quality before I get one. So is there other stuff I can get in the meantime

[@ReefDork]

Mine hang out in my zoas all day but they choose loads of different corals so it's hard to say what they will or won't go for with any certainty.

[@bhagyamaithripala6642]

Nice Points Sir....

[@danielmoore152]

Mans put his beer in the tank for a sec lmaooo

[@SombreroBen]

Thanks! I'm waiting for tank to filter for another week then I'll proceed to get fish. Will 2 Ocellaris Clownfish be fine in the same tank or will they fight?

[@ReefDork]

They'll be fine - just get one bigger than the other. The bigger one will be the female, the smaller one is the male. Then they'll get on fine 🙂

[@SombreroBen]

@@ReefDork Thank you so much!

[@sallysbananenrepublik3740]

I plan to make an 16.6 gallon Tank (63l) 60 x 30 x 35, do you think this is enough? I only want to keep a pair of clownfish in there without other fish (Only sexy shrimps and anemone crabs).

[@ReefDork]

Sounds good to me

[@cominationz6130]

Will clowns host in boloceroides mcmurrichi (Swimming anemones)? They are more related to the pest aiptasia anemones than they are to the bubble tip, carpet, and the magnificent anemone and I already brought mine home from the sea after finding out (I was confident that it will be a hardy anemone after seeing it swim and after seeing a few dozen in one area only because a swimming anemone must quickly adapt to new environments right?) and after 3 months, it is still alive and in the same rock. I might have to release it back if it can't host clowns. (Also why don't I have fish in my tank for 3 months? All stores nearby are closed and from where I am from, delivery is too expensive so I'm just waiting for a store to open up)

[@ReefDork]

Never heard of those nems I'm afraid

[@cominationz6130]

Okay thankyou anyways! I'll just have to take care of it like any other anemones. (Luckily, it doubled in size already) Love your videos by the way they really helped me!

[@jeanniechristy3885]

Thank you SO much! Very informative. I’m considering trying a small saltwater. Wish me beginners luck!

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

I envy anyone who can keep a saltwater tank. It’s only a dream of mine to have such a tank. I’ve had freshwater fish for years (20+ off and on) and have had a horrible time keeping my water perimeters correct. . Especially the PH. I’ve purchased every diff chemical under the sun to try bringing down my ph but they never seemed to work. I took a sample of my water to my local fish store and after a few recommendations, the fish guy told me he really didn’t know what else to do. Ugh. So I just went with keeping a higher PH type of fish. Thank goodness for KZbin so I can look at other peoples reef/saltwater tanks! ❤

[@simplemarketmetrics]

Hello, where did you find your Fishguard please?

[@ReefDork]

Reef tops on Facebook

[@gasp5027]

Life hack- If your dying to have a finding nemo tank. Put a freshwater 29 gallon behind your big saltwater tank. Putting a freshwater angelfish in their will make it seem like Gill, and blue damsels are a good semi aggresive version of dory😀. Sadly pufferfish and shrimp can never go together so idk bout that one

[@sneijder2549]

If 2 clownfish have kids while in a tank can we keep the babies or do we need to sell or get a bigger tank?

[@ReefDork]

The chances of them surviving are slim to none I'm afraid! If you want to breed them, you really need to set up a dedicated breeding tank.

[@sneijder2549]

@@ReefDork Thanks very much!

[@JohnMurphyB]

Is it ok to add natural sea water from your local beach in the UK or Ireland? I live near the Atlantic & was thinking that I could get sea water sometimes to save a bit of money/time!

[@hyperdoge1775]

You could make a rockpool tank thats what I'm doing. And get all fish, anemones, shrimp and starfish all for free 😁 check out marks aquatics channel hes got loads of videos about setting up rockpool aquariums. Its amazing 😁

[@Arborpress]

It's not. Almost all water near the shore has pollution in it even when it looks clean. You'd have to go out pretty far into the ocean to get water that's safe for them and even then you're risking adding in pests from the wild that you wouldn't get from just mixing your own salt with RODI water.

[@animetronic6689]

Your Subs are going up aren’t they? I remember when you had less than 7k!

[@ReefDork]

More views than Prestige Reef now... 😁

[@matthewdawson7996]

@@ReefDork & you didn't have to have a pretty blonde pretending it's her tank to get there... 😂😂 now he's using Mindy to get more subs... seriously though he's alright, no hate here...

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Wonderful video on clownfish. Any tips for getting the clowns to host an anemone? My mocha clowns don't appear interested 😂 Also, do clowns go well with Midas Blennies? Great watch. Thank you 👍

[@ReefDork]

I thought the nem was going back Jay?! I've never been brave enough to keep a nem but apparently showing the clowns a video of clownfish in a nem can help! True story. Mine went fine with my Midas, but the clowns are grumpy and chase anything that gets within 6 inches of their spot.

[@super9187]

My Midas Blenny keeps my clown fish aggression in check. Anytime she starts bullying the other fish he intervenes. He is by far the best personality in the tank. My clown still pretty small though so let’s see how long it lasts! Just be aware that they can burrow, mine loves spitting sand now and then! I don’t mind cleaning the corals from sand as it is in phases.

[@hakman239]

What about the porcupine puffer from finding nemo didn’t mention him

[@ReefDork]

Not suitable for reef tanks but great characters for fish only tanks, although they're messy eaters so you'll need a big tank with a lot of filtration

[@Riotshield69]

Hi I am planning to set up a nano tank I really want to keep shrimps (cleaner shrimp,camel shrimp and sexy shrimp) I am just afraid that the clownfish will eat them May i know what your opinion on this thx (I am planning to get a common clown)

[@ReefDork]

Clowns won't eat them. Maybe sexy shrimp, but probably not and definitely not the others. Camel shrimp are a bad idea though - they will eat coral

[@Riotshield69]

@@ReefDork omg thx for the reply even thought the video has been 2yrs going to start my nano tank soon i am so excited

[@patient2021]

its also good to note you can treat most diseases or parasites in the display tank but if you have coral or inverts it goes straight to managing and not treating.

[@blackbird3456]

Or, having an hospital tank to treat the sick fish. That's what I would do if someone has corals or inverts in the main tank.

[@jonniefast]

or doing it right the first time and not overstocking my tanks have ONE or two fish MAX

[@PUNKSLEY123]

What brand is that tank cover ? It looks great!! Love your videos 👍🏻

[@ReefDork]

It's from a UK Facebook page called Reef Tops 👍

[@airolahm5549]

I kept 7 ocellaris clownfish for cycling in my 4'x2'x2' tank with 4'x1'x1.7' sump. a year past by all 7 still live 🤣

[@fifa_mobile_X_Edizz]

Is seven gallon enough for 1 clown fish? I have anomene ,rocks,sand [its a seven gallon long]

[@ReefDork]

Too small I'm afraid - I think I'd only have inverts in a tank that size

[@fifa_mobile_X_Edizz]

@@ReefDork so what invertbrates

[@MrDon967]

royal gamma's are peaceful i was under the impression they are more territorial? on other note tho are you planning on making a video on all the common bacteria's in the saltwater hobby i can't find anything that discusses and actually shows all the types of bacteria like dino, bubble algae etc. i know what bubble algae looks like now but idk what dino looks like and i can't even recall any other names rn. i know what ich looks like no idea what marine velvet looks like all the videos i see are just about youtubers randomly saying " i know there are some dino spots there" but never point to the area idk if this made any sense but would love a video of such topic

[@Tohei08]

Phosphate Hanna checker: 1. you're supposed to mix it GENTLY for 2 minutes... that did not look gently to me 🤣🤣 2. you're going to get more accurate results if you avoid gripping the cuvette in the middle of the glass, so you don't transfer oils from your fingers.

[@trevor19qhshe]

They'll also host rubber anemones 😬

[@OA1998.]

Man...I had to sell my 1 spot foxface...I had it when it was about an ich, it was about 3-4 when I sold it because it ate 3 heads of frogspawn that cost me £70!

[@RustyShacklefardd]

I found nemo and have been addicted to marine biology since

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

I get bitten every time I clean the tank... Clowns seem to know where the fleshy but between fingers are and that it hurts.... Question, I originally had a pair of common clowns, but one passed away (tank is 10 year old) - Can you add another common clown or would the one that was left become too territorial and fight ?

[@adatewithnature8333]

this is not from experience, but everywhere ive read online says it will be ok

[@ReefDork]

😂 little gits! Never done it but apparently it's fine - just get a smaller one. But i'd be on hand with a net - if it doesn't go well, things will escalate FAST!

[@razorreef6552]

Dang saltwater fish in England are expensive. A fully bonded pair of black storm clownfish cost "only" $250 here or 180 pounds. I'm in Tennessee. To be fair my local LFS breeds clownfish.

[@tariqsaleh6032]

What type of clownfish are these? Picasso or Da Vincci?

[@ReefDork]

Da Vincis 🙂

[@innerpeacefindings671]

You are so British when you drink that tea.

[@ReefDork]

Pip, pip, what, what!

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

CAn they tolerate 1-2ppm Ammonia?

[@ReefDork]

That level would be torture - even 0.5 is toxic 😔

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

@@ReefDork Thank you. Mine reads 1ppm after a 1-month of cycling. Unfortunately, I mixed my aquascape with dry rocks from the ocean and they contain thousands of dead corals, muscles, and shells. What should I do? Should I dismantle the scape and remove all those corrals? Thank you in advance.

[@dayzkadencat59]

Your cat is so cute

[@ReefDork]

😁

[@polar_boi7823]

I have had bad experiences with clowns eating fireworks polyps

[@samlee2944]

One day I'll have a pair of clowns.

[@gb_green4748]

My clowns are so aggressive. They don’t let my hand in the tank at all and even attack my fish net.

[@kulamanibehera9734]

Jokes on you, I live near the sea

[@ANTONl027]

4:38

[@nukert1]

wow .. my tank is topless for 7 years now and my fish dont jump out.. I guess they are not trying to run away 🤣

[@YetiRC]

You should also know that clownfish are aggressive…. Like very aggressive. Watch out when you buy mates for the tank

[@Pdubb19]

I'll just stick to beta fish

[@bigveesus950]

Beta just like ur mentality

[@allafat]

You should

[@yayfishgardener7029]

my clowns are bat crap crazy and they like to nibble my hand when ever i clean the tank =), that's why i love those 2 fishdckis =)

[@tacdriver8341]

I can confirm maroons will take your blood.

[@cobytheq1718]

Yea clowns bite. My first clown I ever had bit

[@jonniefast]

they dont need an anenome but they do need somewhere to feel safe alot of people DONT USE LIDS it's only a matter of time before they jump out. sad

[@jonniefast]

ive been bit by my clowns during maintenance 😂😂 no blood but it startled me badly

[@jonniefast]

nice video you mentioned everything i commented ❤ One thing I would add is salt water algae plants are the perfect addition They help clean the water and look wonderful

[@freddiereagan6705]

Wow

[@afiopamadona7349]

good

[@kevinw7044]

I had a pair of maroon clowns that were with me for 15 years. Never seen a clown fish jump mind you. I am not a fan of designer clowns.

[@kiti918]

Any tankmates reccomendations for a pair of maroon?

[@chopers49]

Can you get away with 5 clowns in a 150 gal tank?

[@ReefDork]

Probably not - keeping more than 2 clowns will almost always end with them killing all but the last 2

[@chopers49]

@@ReefDork even if there introduced at the same time? Thank you for your response and love your work Sir!👍

[@ReefDork]

@@chopers49 yep, afraid so

[@t.lledsmar6052]

I said "no clownfish! They are boring and basic" Just stocked a harem tank 🙄

[@dualfirecatgaming]

What type of clowns are your clownfish in the video????

[@ReefDork]

Da Vinci

[@fijiangel801]

Potato frits no salt

[@Nifilheimur]

Clown´s are arseholes. mine are a particularly grumpy pair that will not hesitate to attack anything that comes near them including my arm. draw blood regularly. But they are such goofy buggers i still like them.

[@MjLeem]

Do not buy no water from yo shop, unless you watch them mix the salt from the tap. Tank water you might as well call it a temporary tattoo of a fish tank

[@tcmarineaddiction6609]

ALGEE

[@Centurion_of_Terra]

You say 50litres but the American guy on the other video said between 25-30 is fine

[@ReefDork]

There's no exact number, but more space is better and I'd personally encourage people to think what's best for the fish rather than what's the minimum you can get away with

[@lowellbentley]

Actually, a 5.5 gallon pico is just fine too.