How many clowns and what type - Aquarium Advice

the grim reefer · 01-25-2007, 06:01 PM

Just wondering what you guys suggest for clowns...1 or 2 of the same species? Any preference's to the type? Just doing some research here on them because there are so many different types..

Thanks Grim

austinsdad · 01-25-2007, 06:11 PM

My preference is a mated pair. I have farm raised perculas. Check out those and occelaris (sp?). My favorites. I've heard others (tomatos, skunks (had a pair - nasty female), and some can get rather agressive.

Lance M. · 01-25-2007, 08:48 PM

I have two o. clowns that are doing well together. One was tankbred and the other was wildcaught.

My neighbor had two mature adult o. clowns and added a small, I think tankbred, o. clown that was about a fourth their size. After about two days of the pair somewhat chasing the little one away, they where all happy together, so now they have 3 o. clowns swimming around.

JM · 01-25-2007, 09:06 PM

A mated pair will be your best bet. My favorites are Pink Skunk Clowns. I'll be getting a pair when i start adding fish to my tank.

**melosu58** · 01-25-2007, 09:21 PM

I agree with the mated pair. I have a tomato and a goldstripe Maroon and they fight alot. Nothing deadly but they still fight.

the grim reefer · 01-25-2007, 09:55 PM

Well thanks for the advice...I will definately be getting 2...that is kinda what I had planned as far as stocking the tank went...will have to wait until the LFS gets some in...he has some black and white clowns in there that are absolutely gorgeous but a little too rich for my blood..there are also the pink skunk clowns in there but have my heart set on a "nemo"...

Thanks again
Grim

**Devilishturtles** · 01-25-2007, 10:00 PM

I have a pair of mated Ocellaris Clowns that are really full of character.

**roka64** · 01-26-2007, 10:23 AM

My favorites are the yellow stripe maroons. Watch out, they can be agressive, but a very beautiful fish. Take a gander at liveaquatia.com. I think loyalrogue has on for an avatar.

the grim reefer · 01-26-2007, 08:55 PM

Well I talked to my LFS and he is bringing in abunch of different types in a month..they are all tank bred so thats good..hardier I am sure..So by the time they are ready to come in will be time to add some more fish so will work out perfect..

Thanks again
Grim

MyCatsDrool · 02-02-2007, 07:40 PM

i <3 my pink skunks =)

01-25-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
the grim reefer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88	How many clowns and what type Just wondering what you guys suggest for clowns...1 or 2 of the same species? Any preference's to the type? Just doing some research here on them because there are so many different types.. Thanks Grim

01-25-2007, 06:11 PM	#2
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	My preference is a mated pair. I have farm raised perculas. Check out those and occelaris (sp?). My favorites. I've heard others (tomatos, skunks (had a pair - nasty female), and some can get rather agressive. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

02-02-2007, 07:40 PM	#10
MyCatsDrool Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 857	i <3 my pink skunks =) __________________ Watch our thread! A MyCatsDrool and Travis Simonson Joint Production....55 Tanganyikan Tank. It is hidden in the photography showcase. It is really my tank, but Trav is helping and we live next door from each other...so.... CCTV Has shut its doors. Off the air. 5.5 gal ADA rimless cube, fully planted, killifish breeder. coming soon to a forum near you. It's called Sex Panther, by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries. Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

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01-25-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	I have two o. clowns that are doing well together. One was tankbred and the other was wildcaught. My neighbor had two mature adult o. clowns and added a small, I think tankbred, o. clown that was about a fourth their size. After about two days of the pair somewhat chasing the little one away, they where all happy together, so now they have 3 o. clowns swimming around.

01-25-2007, 09:06 PM	#4
JM Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 329 Images: 9	A mated pair will be your best bet. My favorites are Pink Skunk Clowns. I'll be getting a pair when i start adding fish to my tank.

01-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#6
the grim reefer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88	Well thanks for the advice...I will definately be getting 2...that is kinda what I had planned as far as stocking the tank went...will have to wait until the LFS gets some in...he has some black and white clowns in there that are absolutely gorgeous but a little too rich for my blood..there are also the pink skunk clowns in there but have my heart set on a "nemo"... Thanks again Grim

01-26-2007, 08:55 PM	#9
the grim reefer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88	Well I talked to my LFS and he is bringing in abunch of different types in a month..they are all tank bred so thats good..hardier I am sure..So by the time they are ready to come in will be time to add some more fish so will work out perfect.. Thanks again Grim