Thinking of adding clown(s) to exisitng pair. - Aquarium Advice

austinsdad · 04-04-2006, 02:48 PM

Moving to a 155g from a 72g. Got a pair of ocellaris about 2.5 " each. Been with me for almost 3 years.

Of course, I'll move the exisiting pair and the new one(s) to the new home at the same time. Kinda got my eye on the skunk clown. I think I remember that tomatos are more prone to problems. Maybe a single, smaller YSM.

Can I put another pair or a single clown in? Any other recommendations? Preference is for a pair if possible.

geckofrog · 04-04-2006, 03:42 PM

do they have a host anemone? thats a big question, since usually ocellaris like to pair up to one anemone, if their not hosted on an anemone then you could add another ocellaris, or two.

Lets say that you have one anemone and added two extra ocellaris, they will fight of the anemone, which mine have done that is before i added an additional host anemone for the homeless guys lol.

austinsdad · 04-04-2006, 06:24 PM

Probably won't do an anenome. Got this thing about critters that move around and I gotta watch overflows and stinging neighbors as they travel.

**lando** · 04-04-2006, 06:29 PM

Single or pair I would stay away from tomatoes or skunks, even maroons for that matter. Might be ok with ocellaris or percs.

**melosu58** · 04-04-2006, 06:30 PM

They dont have to have an anenomie. I agree you have to consider rest of tank also.

austinsdad · 04-04-2006, 06:42 PM

So, another ocellaris pair or single? Or a perc pair or single? Not sure what you're suggesting.

austinsdad · 04-06-2006, 10:38 AM

Help me understand what the recommendation was for another or more clowns? Not sure, but at least I know what not to consider.

What clown(s) can I consider???

**lando** · 04-06-2006, 07:34 PM

I think another pair is worth a try.

DeathWarp · 04-07-2006, 10:08 AM

i would go with a pair of occ. or perc. Nothing else.

ddm_aet · 04-07-2006, 03:56 PM

clowns can be very territorial, i've lost a couple of clowns before trying to mix them, but i also have a tank that has a pair of tomatos and a pair of black perculas

04-04-2006, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,896 Images: 12	Thinking of adding clown(s) to exisitng pair. Moving to a 155g from a 72g. Got a pair of ocellaris about 2.5 " each. Been with me for almost 3 years. Of course, I'll move the exisiting pair and the new one(s) to the new home at the same time. Kinda got my eye on the skunk clown. I think I remember that tomatos are more prone to problems. Maybe a single, smaller YSM. Can I put another pair or a single clown in? Any other recommendations? Preference is for a pair if possible. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

04-04-2006, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,896 Images: 12	Probably won't do an anenome. Got this thing about critters that move around and I gotta watch overflows and stinging neighbors as they travel. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

04-04-2006, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,613 Images: 46	Single or pair I would stay away from tomatoes or skunks, even maroons for that matter. Might be ok with ocellaris or percs. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

04-04-2006, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,260 Images: 73	They dont have to have an anenomie. I agree you have to consider rest of tank also. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

04-04-2006, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,896 Images: 12	So, another ocellaris pair or single? Or a perc pair or single? Not sure what you're suggesting. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

04-04-2006, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
geckofrog Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 86	do they have a host anemone? thats a big question, since usually ocellaris like to pair up to one anemone, if their not hosted on an anemone then you could add another ocellaris, or two. Lets say that you have one anemone and added two extra ocellaris, they will fight of the anemone, which mine have done that is before i added an additional host anemone for the homeless guys lol.

04-06-2006, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,896 Images: 12	Help me understand what the recommendation was for another or more clowns? Not sure, but at least I know what not to consider. What clown(s) can I consider??? __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

04-06-2006, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,613 Images: 46	I think another pair is worth a try. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

04-07-2006, 10:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
DeathWarp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	i would go with a pair of occ. or perc. Nothing else. __________________ I Am The End.

04-07-2006, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
ddm_aet Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 54 Images: 1	clowns can be very territorial, i've lost a couple of clowns before trying to mix them, but i also have a tank that has a pair of tomatos and a pair of black perculas

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