Clown Knife Fish Tank Setup

Is this tank setup too crowded?

I have a 50 gallon with these fish:
Leporinus Fasciatus, Clown Loach, Plecostomus, African Brown Knife, Angelicus Botia, Dragon Fish, and a Striped Peacock Eel (seems to be missing, cant find it anywhere) Everyone gets along GREAT, but the dragonfish just died and i was going to replace him but was wondering if its already to crowded.
Forgot to add two sharks. Bala Shark and Rainbow Shark

That tank setup seems pretty spacious. I know a family who keeps about three times as many fish as you have in a 55 gallon. You’ve got quite a bit of room, and it’s wonderful your fish get along so well.

Oscar, red tail catfish, clown knife fish, leporinus, 155 gallon bow front aqaurium, big fish tank,

Chitala chitala Clown Knifefish – Small $12.99 The Clown Knifefish is very beautiful and graceful, though it grows very large! A shimmering silver color, it’s most noticable feature would be the almost perfectly circular spots toward the fishes’ rear end. These spots increase and size and number as the fish matures. This fish can be difficult to keep due to it’s large adult size. It will eat any fish that can fit in its mouth, and actually prefers live food above all else. It is rather difficult to switch them to frozen. This fish is fragile when juvenile, so be sure to keep up with maintenance during the youth of this fish. Adult, or semi-adult specimens require a very large tank. Adults are territorial and will find a spot and stick to it. They require some kind of cave or tube for hiding, and they enjoy a planted tank with lots of floating varieties. Though it is big, it is docile. Tank mates should be large enough that they won’t be eaten, and they should also be on the calm side.

Chromobotia macracanthus Clown Loach – Large $24.99 This is a popular bottom scavenger mainly because of its intense coloration, most notably the vivid orange/red fins and black stripes. They are great scavengers and are also avid snail eaters. Being very shy fish they need to be provided plenty of cover in which to hide. Most other tropical fish such as tetras, livebearers, barbs and gouramis are suitable tankmates for the clown loach as they spend a majority of their time on the bottom of the aquarium. Clown loaches have retractable spines on the snout that can cause a painful sting with large fish if the circumstance would ever arise. They will scavenge a variety of foods but prefer worms and sinking pellets. They also love snails. Breeding is generally not possible in aquaria. These fish are also very susceptible to ich and the medications used to treat the disease because they don’t have proper fish scales. This means that caution must be taken when placing this fish into an established home aquarium. A seperate hospital tank is an excellent way to keep this fish seperate until they are strong enough to add to an established tank.

Chromobotia macracanthus Clown Loach – Small $9.99 This is a popular bottom scavenger mainly because of its intense coloration, most notably the vivid orange/red fins and black stripes. They are great scavengers and are also avid snail eaters. Being very shy fish they need to be provided plenty of cover in which to hide. Most other tropical fish such as tetras, livebearers, barbs and gouramis are suitable tankmates for the clown loach as they spend a majority of their time on the bottom of the aquarium. Clown loaches have retractable spines on the snout that can cause a painful sting with large fish if the circumstance would ever arise. They will scavenge a variety of foods but prefer worms and sinking pellets. They also love snails. Breeding is generally not possible in aquaria. These fish are also very susceptible to ich and the medications used to treat the disease because they don’t have proper fish scales. This means that caution must be taken when placing this fish into an established home aquarium. A seperate hospital tank is an excellent way to keep this fish seperate until they are strong enough to add to an established tank.

Chromobotia macracanthus Clown Loach – Medium $16.99 This is a popular bottom scavenger mainly because of its intense coloration, most notably the vivid orange/red fins and black stripes. They are great scavengers and are also avid snail eaters. Being very shy fish they need to be provided plenty of cover in which to hide. Most other tropical fish such as tetras, livebearers, barbs and gouramis are suitable tankmates for the clown loach as they spend a majority of their time on the bottom of the aquarium. Clown loaches have retractable spines on the snout that can cause a painful sting with large fish if the circumstance would ever arise. They will scavenge a variety of foods but prefer worms and sinking pellets. They also love snails. Breeding is generally not possible in aquaria. These fish are also very susceptible to ich and the medications used to treat the disease because they don’t have proper fish scales. This means that caution must be taken when placing this fish into an established home aquarium. A seperate hospital tank is an excellent way to keep this fish seperate until they are strong enough to add to an established tank.

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Panaque maccus (L104) Clown Pleco $4.99 Clown Plecos are dark brown with yellow irregular vertical striping, which serves as camouflage when grazing on wood. They have hard, armor-like scales. Clown Plecos are also known by the scientific name Panaquolus maccus , LDA-22 and L-162. Growing no larger than 4 inches in size, they don’t become nearly as large as some other types of plecos. Their small size makes them an excellent addition to small community aquariums as well as larger set ups. Clown plecos are peaceful and can be kept safely with most community species. They mainly eat decaying plant matter, especially wood as well as small invertebrates. For this reason it is necessary to have a good deal of driftwood in the tank. Their diet of wood causes them to produce large amounts of waste, so efficient filtration is necessary. It is also beneficial to provide meaty foods as part of the diet. Frozen bloodworms, fresh greens, and other treats are usually enjoyed.

Balistoides conspicillum Clown Trigger – Small $119.99 The Clown Trigger ( Balistoides conspicillum ) has a black body with large white spots and yellow lips, yellow caudal peduncle, and a yellow dorsal blotch. The yellow dorsal area has black and white markings throughout. Clown Triggers can reach 20 inches in the wild, but average about 10 to 12 inches in home aquariums. This is one of the most aggressive species, especially as an adult, so choose tankmates carefully! Triggerfish are easily recognized by their distinct body shape and a thick dorsal spike that can be raised and lowered at will. When these fish feels threatened, is ready for sleep at night, or wants to secure itself against strong wave action, it can use the spine to wedge itself into a hole or crevice. Once a trigger has secured itself, it is next to impossible to remove it from its hiding place. These fish may lay on the bottom of the tank or hide in a corner if they can’t find an adequate place to feel secure, so they appreciate rock or other ornaments where that can retreat. Use caution when netting these fish as the spines and rough scales can become tangled in the mesh. Triggerfish are voracious carnivores and will need to be fed a varied diet of meaty foods including freeze-dried or frozen clam, krill, shrimp, and other similar items. They generally cannot be housed with inverts such as crabs, clams, urchins or crabs as these will be seen as a quick snack. Tank mates should be chosen carefully, and they should be large enough and tough enough to hold their own against a feisty trigger. Be aware that these are very active fish, spending most of their time in the open searching for food or other fish to chase. Some can be downright mean, killing tank mates or biting electrical cords, fingers, or anything else that breaks the water’s surface. Be aware of the temperament of any trigger species you may want to house in a tank before they are introduced. Even small triggers can cause big issues as they mature or become established. Triggers from the genera Pseudobalistes , Rhinecanthus , Balistes and Balistoides are generally the most aggressive species and should not be kept with corals, inverts or small fish. Odonus , Melichthys , and Xanthichthys genera are generally less aggressive or destructive and some may even be kept successfully in community or reef aquariums but be aware that they still may prey on inverts (especially crustaceans) or on smaller tankmates.

Balistoides conspicillum Clown Trigger – Medium $159.99 The Clown Trigger ( Balistoides conspicillum ) has a black body with large white spots and yellow lips, yellow caudal peduncle, and a yellow dorsal blotch. The yellow dorsal area has black and white markings throughout. Clown Triggers can reach 20 inches in the wild, but average about 10 to 12 inches in home aquariums. This is one of the most aggressive species, especially as an adult, so choose tankmates carefully! Triggerfish are easily recognized by their distinct body shape and a thick dorsal spike that can be raised and lowered at will. When these fish feels threatened, is ready for sleep at night, or wants to secure itself against strong wave action, it can use the spine to wedge itself into a hole or crevice. Once a trigger has secured itself, it is next to impossible to remove it from its hiding place. These fish may lay on the bottom of the tank or hide in a corner if they can’t find an adequate place to feel secure, so they appreciate rock or other ornaments where that can retreat. Use caution when netting these fish as the spines and rough scales can become tangled in the mesh. Triggerfish are voracious carnivores and will need to be fed a varied diet of meaty foods including freeze-dried or frozen clam, krill, shrimp, and other similar items. They generally cannot be housed with inverts such as crabs, clams, urchins or crabs as these will be seen as a quick snack. Tank mates should be chosen carefully, and they should be large enough and tough enough to hold their own against a feisty trigger. Be aware that these are very active fish, spending most of their time in the open searching for food or other fish to chase. Some can be downright mean, killing tank mates or biting electrical cords, fingers, or anything else that breaks the water’s surface. Be aware of the temperament of any trigger species you may want to house in a tank before they are introduced. Even small triggers can cause big issues as they mature or become established. Triggers from the genera Pseudobalistes , Rhinecanthus , Balistes and Balistoides are generally the most aggressive species and should not be kept with corals, inverts or small fish. Odonus , Melichthys , and Xanthichthys genera are generally less aggressive or destructive and some may even be kept successfully in community or reef aquariums but be aware that they still may prey on inverts (especially crustaceans) or on smaller tankmates.

Coris aygula Clown Coris Wrasse – Small Juvenile $59.99 The juvenile Twinspot or Clown Coris Wrasse is white with black dots on the forebody. There are two white-ringed black spots on the dorsal fin with orange spots beneath. The fins and tail have black markings as well. Wrasses are long, slender fish that should get along well in a community tank. They enjoy frozen foods and flake or pellet foods. They prefer a tank with sandy, soft substrate and plenty of rockwork to hide in. Wrasses are fine with most other fish, although they can be territorial with other wrasses. This is a Restricted item and is not covered by our Arrive Alive 5-Day Guarantee. Please visit the Guarantee Policy and Restricted Species webpages for more information.

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Coris aygula Clown Coris Wrasse – Small/Medium Juvenile $79.99 The juvenile Twinspot or Clown Coris Wrasse is white with black dots on the forebody. There are two white-ringed black spots on the dorsal fin with orange spots beneath. The fins and tail have black markings as well. Wrasses are long, slender fish that should get along well in a community tank. They enjoy frozen foods and flake or pellet foods. They prefer a tank with sandy, soft substrate and plenty of rockwork to hide in. Wrasses are fine with most other fish, although they can be territorial with other wrasses. This is a Restricted item and is not covered by our Arrive Alive 5-Day Guarantee. Please visit the Guarantee Policy and Restricted Species webpages for more information.

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