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Wheel
11/07/2001, 09:42 AM
I have a batch of 40 Tomatoe Clowns that I raised in my garage. They grew quickly for the first three months of life, but not they are six months old and seem to have stopped growing. They range in size from 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 inches. They are in a 20 gallon tank. I feed then once a day with Formula One, frozen brine, or Prime Reef. My theory is that the size of thier tank is now restricting thier growth. If I put them in a larger environment, they will get bigger. Does anyone else have any other thoughts about this?

percula
11/07/2001, 08:05 PM
To properly grow them out you will need a larger volume of water, and get rid of as most of the waste matter as possible. The clowns should be eating a ton, throuw them in a 55 or something cheap and throw a good skimmer on there set to get wet foam. Thats it... quite simple! Later - perc

Wheel
11/08/2001, 04:43 PM
Thanks perc,

Thats what I thought, I just wanted to hear it from someone else. I actualy have a spare 90 gallon in the garage that I will set up for them.

percula
11/08/2001, 08:59 PM
Sounds great, glad your in the luck! Have a good one! - perc