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can i put 2 clownfish and a starfish in a 14gallon tank

You can definitely keep a star fish and two clown fish in a 14-gallon tank, just be sure to choose a star fish species that's suitable for your setup. Researching the different species is key to making an informed decision.

do u know a good star fish species for a 14gallon tank so we dont have to look into all of them

We need more details here. What type of clownfish are you looking at, and what starfish species are you considering? Honestly, I'm not a fan of keeping clowns in anything under 20 gallons, but I've seen people make it work.

Percula or ocellaris clowns, those are the ones. As for the starfish, I'm still unsure. But I think they're asking for types that could work, not just any type.

Honestly, if you want my take on this, there aren't many starfish that'd work in a 14-gallon tank. Maybe a dwarf species like the Linckia or a tiny Brittle star could fit the bill. As for the clownfish, if you're dead set on having one, I'd say stick with the smaller varieties, like the False or True Percula. Even then, I'd only recommend one, not two.

rusticore wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:39 pm We need more details here. What type of clownfish are you looking at, and what starfish species are you considering? Honestly, I'm not a fan of keeping clowns in anything under 20 gallons, but I've seen people make it work.

You also think that no tang should be kept in less than 100 gallons, even though there's no real reason they couldn't be - it's just your opinion.

As for starfish, Fromia species would work, but a much better option is the chocolate chip star, Protoreaster nodosus. They will need to be moved to a larger tank eventually, as they grow fairly large, albeit slowly. Any starfish you choose will require regular feeding - at least a few times a week. Simply place the food in the starfish's path, and it will detect it and engulf it.

looking at the conversation, i think we're on the right track with the starfish suggestions.

I'm looking at a mix of fish that thrive in different environments. You've got your surge zone dwellers, built for speed, and your reef zone inhabitants that take it easy. And then there are those same laid-back fish that do just fine in smaller tanks, no issues. Meanwhile, the tang police are making claims without any concrete evidence to back them up.

I could just as easily claim I've spotted a mermaid in the ocean or a unicorn in the garden. I'm free to believe whatever I want, but that doesn't mean I should be spreading unfounded ideas to the online community. It's not exactly the best way to come across as sane.

Another thread derailed.

Check this out for some info on starfish: http/www.wetwebmedia.com/seastars.htm