Clowns in a nano?

[osuaquarist]

I'm new to SW and I'm cycling my tank now, I'm trying to weigh my options and see which fish suit my style and tank best. I like clown fish and would love to keep a mated pair. can I do this in a 12g nano? I know I can't keep any anemones in here, especially because I only have 1x24w PC. But I can keep some zoos, shrooms and other things that the clowns may host.

 

[sac10918]

Yes, you can definiately keep a pair! They will be great for a 12 gallon....
It sounds like you already have a lot of things figured out (like cycling, lighting, etc.)
Clowns will host lots of other things that you can keep. I commend you for not getting an anemone since your lighting cant support one....Its very responsible of you!
Also, choose carefully since you really should try to stick with just the one pair of clowns in the 12 gallon. You MIGHT be able to put a third fish in there (depending on your filtration and such) but you are probobly better off sticking with the clowns! Good luck!

 

[gmann1139]

Yeah, a pair of true/false percs in a Nano is practically cliche here.
Buy together, buy small, buy two different sizes.

 

[reefmate75]

clowns will even breed in a 12 gallon