Clowns and Angels?

[nipper]

Hello all...this is such a great board - lots of knowledge. I am planning my tank additions way in advance (my tank is cycling w/3 Damsels and LR). I would like to just have a few beautiful but fairly hardy fish. Would clowns and a dwarf angel live happily together? A pair of clowns or a single? My tank is 45 gal. and will eventually contain 30-40lb live rock. I have a H.O.T. canister filter w/ biowheel and will acquire a skimmer. The damsels probably will not stay as permanent residents. Thanks!
Tina

 

[coop21]

In general they do. I have two percula clowns, a lemon peel angle and a coral beauty angel and they get along great in my 80 gal. Tank size is also a factor. Think about this; gather up four of your friends and cram into a small closet for a few days and tell me if you all get along. The smaller the tank, the more problems you will have. Best of luck. COOP.

 

[pufferlover]

Yes a dwarf angel would do fine with a pair of clowns. Just make sure the angel has some place to go hide that makes them more comfortable (rock work or decoration with some doorways will do).

 

[nipper]

Thanks for the reply. I had heard that clowns are happier in mated pairs, so I wanted to do as much as possible to make it comfortable. I'll now do a search to find out more info. on species of both fish.
Tina

 

[alleyesonme]

but get the damsels out! depending on what kind you have, most will harass your fish and you will never get them out. if you like damsels, i guess they're ok, but...