mated pairs

fishy7

Active Member
Hi,
Question. Is it possible to have 2 mated pairs of percula clowns in one tank? 215 gal tank
 

bang guy

Moderator
Buying mated pairs will give you a sure thing. Buying 4 juveniles will almost always result in 2 pair for Percula Clownfish. It's not such a sure thing for other species though (in case you change you mind).
 

fishy7

Active Member
Bang,
Thanks for the information. I went to the LFS and they suggested buying a mated pair with "their" host anemone.
 

fishy7

Active Member
Bang,
Thanks for the info. It appears to be a hit or miss, some have no issues others have quite the problem. I am prepared to take a stab at it.... In some ways, with this tank, I may be in over my head and have not realized it yet. :notsure:
Thanks again!
 

bang guy

Moderator
Before you take the plunge with the Anemone can you tell me the species, color, and size of it. Also tell me about your setup.
 

fishy7

Active Member
Bang,
The LFS suggested I buy the mated pair along with the host enemone the fish have selected.
My set up is as follows. Now this is being delivered in Nov.
215 gal Oceanic
150 lbs LR
200 lbs LS
sump
PC's
 

bang guy

Moderator
Originally Posted by FISHY7
Bang,
The LFS suggested I buy the mated pair along with the host enemone the fish have selected.
Of course they did :)
I strongly suggest you not buy an Anemone for at least a year after the tank is finally doing well.
 

fishy7

Active Member
Bang,
Thanks for the excellent advice. I will wait and see how the tank is coming before making any moves with anemones....
Appreciate all your knowledge.
 

bang guy

Moderator
Originally Posted by Schadiest1
how long would it take 2 juvenile unmated percs to start mating? just a ballpark estimate.
2 years (ballpark)
 
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