how many clowns for a 55 gal?
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newbieabc
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oh... ok thanks alot man!
dose it matter if i have any anemones yet i'm going to get some though. um... do you think i should have one clown for every anemone or something like that.
any sugestions on what anemones i should get.
i hane a peice of coral do you think they would host that.
dose it matter if i have any anemones yet i'm going to get some though. um... do you think i should have one clown for every anemone or something like that.
lion_crazz
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Clownfish do not need anemones at all. I don't understand Laddy's metaphor there, but I agree with what he was saying.
Also, if you do not have metal halide lighting, I would not plan to get an anemone. They will not live very long in your tank without VERY strong lighting. They are a delicate animal and need experienced care. They also require an established aquarium.
Clownfish are a hosting fish, so more than likely, they will host just about anything. Heck, I have one that hosts a rock.
The only thing I would recommend is to get more live rock in that tank. Your tank will be a lot healthier, and the water parameters will be MUCH more stable.
Also, if you do not have metal halide lighting, I would not plan to get an anemone. They will not live very long in your tank without VERY strong lighting. They are a delicate animal and need experienced care. They also require an established aquarium.
Clownfish are a hosting fish, so more than likely, they will host just about anything. Heck, I have one that hosts a rock.
The only thing I would recommend is to get more live rock in that tank. Your tank will be a lot healthier, and the water parameters will be MUCH more stable.
chuckm1961
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Originally Posted by lion_crazz
Clownfish are a hosting fish, so more than likely, they will host just about anything. Heck, I have one that hosts a rock.
mine did that too .... wouldn't leave this little outcropping of rock ... until I got an anemone ....
Clownfish are a hosting fish, so more than likely, they will host just about anything. Heck, I have one that hosts a rock.
mine did that too .... wouldn't leave this little outcropping of rock ... until I got an anemone ....
bang guy
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Originally Posted by newbieABC
if you can't, why is this because my dad must of had at least 8-12 clown in his 55 gal back in the day?
It depends on the species of Clownfish. Generally speaking if you have more than two then you will eventually have more than one female. The dominant female will continue killing competing females until you are left with two Clownfish, a male and a female.
if you can't, why is this because my dad must of had at least 8-12 clown in his 55 gal back in the day?
It depends on the species of Clownfish. Generally speaking if you have more than two then you will eventually have more than one female. The dominant female will continue killing competing females until you are left with two Clownfish, a male and a female.
newbieabc
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and do you know if the percula clowns i'm going to get will host that peice of coral?
one more question, i have had a damsel in my tank for about 2 weeks do i need to clean my tank befor i get my clowns this weekend, my tank has been running for six weeks this weekend.
