jscott71
New Member
I just did a search on Cinnamon Clowns and only came up with like 45 results. Out of curiosity, is there a reason these clowns aren't as popular? Is it that they don't have the "classic" clown colors or something deeper like "too aggressive" or "harder to keep"? The reason I ask is we added a pair, 1 a little larger, about 2-3 weeks ago. The larger being about 2" and the other about 1.5", obviously I'm hoping for an eventual pairing. A little tank/acclimation back ground: Well established 55g w/ plenty of rock, but still technically not enough. Various soft corals like shrooms, rics, zoos, etc. A softball sized Bubble and a BTA, a clone from the original. Tankmates include 2 Firefish, Cleaner Shrimp, CBS and a Royal Gramma. I acclimated the fish separately, but added them about the same time(one,then the other) almost at lights out time. The Gramma didnt like the idea of new tankmates and was blustering after them, but not attacking or anything. They were both intimidated, being newbies, and just hiding. But at lights out they both found the BTA and slept together. Next day, the Gramma was still showing off and the larger clown chased the smaller away and claimed the BTA as "her" own. The smaller one found refuge around the Bubble, "he" doesnt wallow in it but stays near the edge and will brush the bubbles/tentacles. At this point, the Gramma does its own thing and doesnt bother anyone, both clowns explore mostly on their own--the little one still gets chased away from the BTA, but theres been no "fighting". Both feed/swim well and the only thing I see is the smaller ones tail is a bit ragged, but I'm sure it will heal. Sorry to get so wordy, just like sharing thoughts/experiences. Speaking of thoughts, dont forget my question. Personally, I like the colors of these clowns and, no offense, I'm almost tired of looking at percs. Maybe I'm just trying to be different(also wanted to a more likely host for the BTA, seems to have worked 
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