more than 2 clowns in a 180 gal

[bamack2]

i am interested in putting a black clown and true clown and a gold stripe maroon clown in a 180 gal should i put them in as pair that would 6 clowns or can i put in 1 of each please help i dont wanna get them and they kill each other so i guess i am asking if i wanted a black clown and a true clown and a gold stripe maroon clown can i put the 3 in the same tank or should i just pick a pair from one of the 3 kinds

 

[fishy7]

IMO one pair and call it a day. I have a 215 and wanted 2 pair hosting their own enamones but did not want to chance it. To stressful for the fish.

 

[mryoung7]

generally, no on 3 different fish. your luck may vary on 3 pairs of different fish. it's worked out for some and not worked out for others. i would think in an aquarium that large you would be likely to succeed.
maroons tend to be the most agressive of those so you may want to go for two pairs.

 

[bamack2]

so a pair of true clowns and a pair of black clown go in the 180gal also will a true and a black clown pair if you had one of each

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by bamack2
so a pair of true clowns and a pair of black clown go in the 180gal also will a true and a black clown pair if you had one of each
Those two pairs have a good chance of cohabitating in a 180.
Ocellaris tend to adopt the area where they were first introduced so get the Pers first and then introduce the Ocellaris away from where the Percs have set up house.
Occationally a Perc & and Ocellaris will pair, sometimes even breed. It's not a sure thing though.

 

[diane4]

I have 2 Tomatoe clowns on one side and 2 false percs on the other of a 75 gallon tank. The tomatoe clowns think they own the whole tank, no matter what.
I will eventually give away the 2 false percs and just keep the tomatoe kids.
a mated pair of clownfish is all I recommend.

 

[moneyman]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
Occationally a Perc & and Ocellaris will pair, sometimes even breed. It's not a sure thing though.
ack.. huh? Really? But, these are different species not breeds like dogs. Would their offsprings be sterile like a mule?

 

[bamack2]

daine4
do you wanna get rid of them two clowns

 

[diane4]

Yes, I would like to give them a better home than what they have now, simply because by Jilly female Tomatoe clown OWNS the tank, you can see it on her face. I have a BTA on either side of the tank and she runs between the two anemones and the other two small false percs run and hide. Not a fun way to live.
Yes, I would love to place them in another home for their happines. If someone is interested, let me know and we can work something out.
Not sure how to capture two small clowns in a fully stocked 75 gallon reef, but I am open minded to interested people for the clowns and a suggestion on how to capture them safely without disturbing the entire community.

 

[bamack2]

well i am interested in them i only have a a yellow tang a two damsel in my 180 gal have had it going to over 4 months and would like to get them thanks

 

[diane4]

bamack2 - where are you located? If you are not local, I have never shipped fish before, don't know how to do it. And I am not sure how to get them out of a fully established reef tank. If you could advise or help me of that, I can work with you on it and they can be yours.

 

[bamack2]

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[reef diver]

No offense to everyone elses judgement here, but I really respect Bang guy, and his knowledge of clowns, so personally Id go with his statement, I am not trying to bash anyone. However, it is your choice, so you decide