Which to add first(NEED TO KNOW NOW)

[luvmybizz]

Wat do i add first, 2 clowns or 1 dotty back? (i am getting ready to go to the store and need to know asap) thanks!

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by luvmybizz
http:///forum/post/2499485
Wat do i add first, 2 clowns or 1 dotty back? (i am getting ready to go to the store and need to know asap) thanks!

I would get the clowns. but thats just me. how long has the tank been setup?

 

[luvmybizz]

it has been set up for a month now with inverts(been in there 2 weeks)

 

[ufo8micats]

i would get the dottyback first, because clowns can be aggressive and territorial, and may attack any new tankmates put in with them, depending on the species of clowns.

 

[clownfish11]

clowns.

 

[dpeter51]

Doesn't it depend which type of clown he/she will purchase? I thought Ocellaris were pretty harmless towards other tankmates. I actually just purchased my first fish today and debating between a Chromis and an Ocellaris, I went with the Ocellaris. My thinking is that they're both pretty peaceful and I'll be a little more entertained by the clown until I'm ready to add more fishes.
Based on my reading I would say the clown is definitely better for a first fish than a dottyback! They say dottybacks have attitudes.