Best tank size for two clownfish?

Ive begun reading about sw tanks bc I really want one but I know it takes a lot of money and time so I'm being very patient and am wantingt to gather advice b4 I start anything.
I want to have two clownfish and idk what after that. What would be the best tank size and what all do I need? thanks guys!

 

https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfi...uarium-part-1-where-to-start-research.118422/
https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfi...ing-nature-home-researching-equipment.119039/
https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfi...ng-setting-up-and-running-your-system.120421/ (post #2 details equipment needed)

For two clowns (I'll assume oscellaris or perc's [Nemos]) - I would go with a minimum 30G

If you want to add more fish, go with a minimum 55G.

If you want, or think you'll want a Tang, go with a 75G or larger.

 

29 Gallon Will be fine but. what other types of fish you want.g

 

Well the main thing is the perc clowns and then I kinda want to build around them. I'm still learnin about all the sw fish and inverts so idk for sure.
Ryanr-I read those awhile back for fun, guess I shoulda looked again.

 

Well I just read part 1 and 2 while on my lunch break and a couple qs popped in my head. I don't think I can afford corals yet so are clowns ok with just live rock? and I know anemones r very tough and haven't researched them much but can they go in a 30 gallon with just live rock?

 

Hi,
Yes, clowns will be quite happy in a FOWLR, contrary to popular belief, clowns do not need a host anemone to be happy.

Too, an anemone will be happy in a FOWLR (though technically, adding an anemone turns it into a reef ). However, you need to be sure your lighting is suitable, and your water parameters are pristine. You also need adequate flow, as anemones are typically filter feeders.

 

Ok that sounds great. One more q. Is a sump tank required? or would the live rock, sand, and protein skimmer provide enough filtration?

 

Sumps are advisable for water volume, but not 100% necessary:

Posts 2 & 3 https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfi...ing-nature-home-researching-equipment.119039/

 

Man I want to do a sw tank so bad, but I just am not sure I can provide a good enough quality of life and I def don't want to harm any fish.

 

When I first started getting back into fishkeeping, I always thought my end result / goal was to have a saltwater. But now (no offense, Ryan ) I'm sort of having second thoughts. There's so much I don't know, so many things that are so much more involved than freshwater. Water parameters are more strict, minimum tank size is larger, you can't have as many fish per gallon, the fish are more expensive and seem to be harder to care for, etc etc. Maybe someday I'll have a saltwater tank, but definitely not soon. There are plenty of varieties of freshwater fish to choose from, and plenty of "challenge" fish as well.

My two cents. Obviously TONS of people have saltwater tanks and love them and are successful with them, so I'm definitely not saying it can't be done! And you have to start somewhere; everyone has to have their first salty tank sometime. (Of those who have one, of course.)

 

Thanks for the encouragement kinezumi. The thing for me is the lack of money to get the higher quality stuff. Bc I really do think ive grasped how to run a sw tank and all that entails. But I also realize I need a lot of equipment that I can't afford.