Are Clowns considered Damsels

[tigger7652]

We are having a "discussion" here at work tonight - someone is saying that he was told by the LFS that Clowns are really damsels. Thus the discussion has progressed. What is your opinion.
I have not had luck keeping these guys in any of my tanks and not quite sure why.

 

[payton 350]

yes part of the damsel family,
if you are not having luck with clowns then there are some serious water issues going on....clowns are one of the most hardiest and easiest sw fishes to own.......

 

[1journeyman]

Captive bred Clowns seem to be more healthy.
Not all members of the Damsel family are bullet proof.

 

[tigger7652]

Thanks, I win. I believe part of my problem has been that the Clowns were put in with fish that were bigger and probably more aggressive. Once my 10 gallon reef is settled I will put a couple into that tank.

 

[1journeyman]

Originally Posted by tigger7652
Thanks, I win. I believe part of my problem has been that the Clowns were put in with fish that were bigger and probably more aggressive. Once my 10 gallon reef is settled I will put a couple into that tank.
In a 10 gallon make sure you go with a small breed of Clown. I'd say a pair in a 10 gallon would probably be max for fish.