Clowns

[aquarius]

Hey guys and gals! I"m looking to add some type of Clownfish but I can't decide which one. I was looking into the Perculas, Clarkii, or Tomato. It will be in a f/o tank w/o an anenome and the other fish are 2 damsels, a coral beauty and a friendly niger trigger. So does anyone have any input on what I should get? Thanks in advance.

 

[nanook]

My personal preference, which is not on your list, is the Maroon Clown.
cheers....

 

[frenchman]

Clowns? I like their color. They are a nice addition to the tank. I love the perculas (especially in pairs) - they are friendly and cute but... my pair of percula clowns were beat by a mean damsel... I also had a tomato clown, very nice and hardy but very territorial. He would not let himself be bothered by other fish. The maroon clown is also very nice. It is a matter of taste but also size of the fish that you pick up. Looking at the size of your tank, I am also concerned by the presence of a Niger... they grow big... Don't overcrowd

 

[blutang]

I would say the Tomato Clown.....get three really small ones but not the same sizes or get just one.

 

[flydan]

Hey,
Tank Raised Perculas all the way! See if your lfs can get tank raised fish. They acclimate wonderfully and eat better in my opinion.

 

[shel]

I would have to say my vote is with the gold stripe maroon clown. I really enjoy watching my 2 together.
Shel

 

[justinl]

I agree with the gold stripe maroon clown. They are beautiful. I also have 2 pink skunk clowns that are very pretty and nice to watch with their long tentacle anemone.

 

[flamehawk]

GS maroon's are my pick. Would bring the Niger back to lfs. 40 g too small for him.