Clowns

[Hardridge]

I have a 1.5-2 inch black clown in a 110 (3by 4). Could I put a smaller different type clown with it or will they fight?

 

[crister13]

They will most likely fight. Best not to mix them and no more than a pair.

 

[bettaowner]

+1. clownfish can be aggressive. The most clownfish you can have is one pair of the same species. Fish will behave aggressively to other fish that resemble them.

 

[aadair22]

In a larger tank like that you might be able to get away with it. A guy I used to work for had a false perc, maroon and a clarki in a 90.. I believe he later got rid of the maroon because it was being mean, but to all the fish, not just the clowns

 

[bettaowner]

Maroon clowns are highly aggressive so it wouldn't surprise me

 

[aadair22]

Maroon clowns are highly aggressive so it wouldn't surprise me

Agreed.. However he had all 3 together for some time and still has the false perc and clarki together

 

[bettaowner]

I'm actually surprised that the maroon and clarkii didn't fight. I guess it's possible if the clownfish have a unique or laid back personality. Another exception would be if the fish are still young

 

[aadair22]

I was surprised when he told me that he had 3 different types, but he said it worked.. For a while anyways.. Lol