clown question

[janastasio]

alright, I prob already know the answer to this question, but anyone ever mix clown species in their tanks? I have 90 gallon with the current meager stock list of a sebae clown, a 6line wrasse and a bicolor blenny. My 19 gallon tank has 2 false percs and a watchman goby. I have been thinking about taking down the 19 gallon for some time, but dont want to get rid of these clowns. I've had them for 2 years. Is it a for sure no way???

 

[trigger11]

Originally Posted by janastasio
http:///forum/post/2479608
alright, I prob already know the answer to this question, but anyone ever mix clown species in their tanks? I have 90 gallon with the current meager stock list of a sebae clown, a 6line wrasse and a bicolor blenny. My 19 gallon tank has 2 false percs and a watchman goby. I have been thinking about taking down the 19 gallon for some time, but dont want to get rid of these clowns. I've had them for 2 years. Is it a for sure no way???
IMO it would not be a for sure no way. It could work. On the other hand you might be asking for trouble. I believe it would depend on the size of the clowns. And if any of the clowns are hosting anything. Probably more so the sebae than the other two since the other two would be the newcomers. Before making a hasty decision though it might be a good idea to do some reading over in the clown and anemone section on these boards.
If it helps any I had 4 clowns in a 55G for a while. 2 false percs, a black and white perc, and a tomato clown. The tomato was hosting an anemone and he did not like the black and white perc at all. All he ever really did though was chase him away.
~Trigger

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by janastasio
http:///forum/post/2479608
alright, I prob already know the answer to this question, but anyone ever mix clown species in their tanks? I have 90 gallon with the current meager stock list of a sebae clown, a 6line wrasse and a bicolor blenny. My 19 gallon tank has 2 false percs and a watchman goby. I have been thinking about taking down the 19 gallon for some time, but dont want to get rid of these clowns. I've had them for 2 years. Is it a for sure no way???
Add another sebae, larger than the one that you have if your's is still small, or smaller if your's may have changed already. Let them pair then add the two that you already have. Two pairs are fine, but let the Sebae pair up first, or you may have trouble. Do you have something for them to host?

 

[janastasio]

The sebae is hosting an anem. That all sounds great. I will pick up another sebae and give this a try. I will keep the 19 gallon up and running in the event this doesnt work! Thanks for the advice.