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09-01-2011, 08:52 PM
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New Clowns Acclimation ?s
Just got a mated pair of Ocellaris Clownfish for my 90 gallon tank  Pics to come! Should I have my lights off for acclimation or is that for only corals?
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 08:57 PM
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I would keep the lights off for their initial introduction to the tank. Makes them less stressed. 
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180g- Mostly BIG fish and some coral. ~80g Nuvo- My coral tank with "happy fish"~ 90g- FOWLR Not the not happy type of fish~ 125g- Freshwater Malawi Cichlids ~10g- Nuvo- The refugees from the Ich of '18
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09-01-2011, 09:05 PM
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Thats what I did for the chromis I had an $8 coupon so the pair was like $30 it was a steal I wasn't actually planning to get them tonight, but they were on my list so I decided to get a couple. I was actually planning for Banggai Cardinals, but they were out of stock.
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 09:09 PM
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Also try feeding the tank b4 releasing, usually relaxes the tank fish
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09-01-2011, 09:17 PM
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My chromis are already asleep LOL. They go hide in the rocks and sleep whenever I turn off the lights for more than 30 seconds. They will meet the clowns in the morning
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 09:34 PM
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Ok they have been temp acclimating for 45 minutes. Time for the drip!
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 09:39 PM
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You could just use a shotglass or turkey baster to put small amounta of tank water in the bag
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09-01-2011, 09:41 PM
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They are drip acclimating fine they are so awesome looking from above!
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 09:45 PM
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I like the drip better, since it's easier IMO. Either way are fine
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:01 PM
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They're only like 2" long. There so cute!
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:04 PM
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Pics or it didnt happen
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09-01-2011, 10:06 PM
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Them acclimating
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:26 PM
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Pics are good cute lil pair
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09-01-2011, 10:29 PM
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Ikr! There was another pair where each was about 1 - 1.25 inches, but i thought they were too delicate. Plus they didnt really look mated, as they were nipping each others fins.
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:31 PM
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Consider yourself lucky, I have an adult maroon and yellow clown... Cant get any other clown
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09-01-2011, 10:34 PM
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I was tempted to get a misbar marroon goldstripe clown when i got the chromis, but they r aggresive (from what i have heard) and get big (6 inches!!!). Plus, it didn't have a mate.
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:37 PM
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Yeah mines a testy lil one, not outwardly aggressive but more so then other clowns.
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09-01-2011, 10:39 PM
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Plus it was like $100. Normal maroon goldstripes usually go for $35 at my LFS.
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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09-01-2011, 10:46 PM
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I loveee misbars
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09-01-2011, 10:51 PM
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I dont dislike them, I just like the full striped better. But hey, any clown is a good clown. LOL
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90 Gallon Reef - 3 Blue-Green Chromis, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Midas Blenny, 1 Longnose Hawkfish, 1 Zebra Dartfish, 1 Algae Blenny, 1 Six-Line Wrasse
29 Biocube Reef - 1 Chalk Bass, 2 Black and White Clownfish, 1 Yellow Watchman Goby, 1 Fire Goby
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