How many clown fish can you keep in a tank

Selling and trading on ReefCentral. How many Clownfish can I add to my tank? I see stores have like a ton of these together. Thanks :P. One pair unless very short term or from same clutch. I have 4 false percs together for 18 months in a Tank raised from the same clutch i think makes a big difference. The standard rule of just one pair certainly applies to wild caught. Tank raised just don't exhibit the same behaviors. Mine have yet to pair off and I haven't seen any eggs though they go through the cleaning behaviors.

Find More Posts by Frogmanx Originally Posted by Frogmanx I'm not sure mine will ever pair up. Tank raised are not the same as wild caught.

At this point even if they do pair up, I feel they have been better off in my tank than with the average nemo fish buyer. Originally Posted by jc Originally Posted by elegance coral. Very, very, very, very risky. Even in a Clarkii's can get large and very nasty. They also claim rather large territories for a clown fish. Just a 1 pair per tank for real.

Originally Posted by reefbegood. I think even if they're from the same clutch, it will eventually implode Do not be mad when I post this, and I am not trying to start a war or anything, but this has to be the single most frequently asked question in this forum. Saddleback clowns are fairly docile and can be kept with other smaller clownfish like the true percula, for example. You can also keep saddlebacks with cinnamon or tomato clowns, but your tank must be very large and preferably planted.

True percula clowns are the easiest to keep and usually get along well with each other. The pink skunk clowns are docile in nature and can live peacefully with the true percula clowns. It could likely cohabitate with the saddlebacks clowns as well. This is due mainly to their naturally aggressive and territorial nature.

If you already have one clownfish and are thinking of adding a second one to your tank, be sure the new addition is smaller and of the same species. That way, the larger one can morph into a female, which will lessen its hostile tendencies.

Bigger is better when it comes to tank size for clownfish, so be sure your two clowns are kept in an aquarium no smaller than 20 gallons. Different species of clownfish will fight each other if they feel threatened or that their territory is being invaded.

Maroon clowns are the most aggressive and will not only kill but also eat smaller species of clownfish! If multiple pairs are placed together in a community tank, the pairs will often fight to the death until there is only one pair remaining. Adding an anemone will often increase aggression in both wild-caught and tank-bred clownfish. Though they are overall very hardy and easy to care for, Clownfish can still get sick, so need regular monitoring and care. This includes regular water testing and tank cleaning.

The water parameters need to be constant. You should check water conditions often, as the quicker a change is detected, the easier it will be to put right again. Visible algae can be cleaned using a suitable cleaner. Clownfish can heal from most minor setbacks rapidly but are still susceptible to stronger diseases such as ick or dropsy.

Research any abnormal behaviors, discolorations, or a change in appetite to take steps to help them recover. They will care for you back by being one of the most rewarding pets to keep and reducing your stress levels too. It is possible for Percula Clownfish to be bred in captivity , but first, you must know about their biology.

They are all born without a sex, and through social cues and hormone changes, they will become either a male or a female. The largest of a pair will become female, while the smaller will remain male. If there are other Clownfish in the group, they will become males but will not breed with the female. Together the breeding pair will perform rituals that include standing on their heads and pressing their dorsal fins together, alongside cleaning part of the rock near the Anemone for the eggs to be placed on.

They will produce anywhere from 50 to eggs once a month, which after 8 days will hatch and swim to the surface until a fortnight later when they will find a home amongst the anemone. Whilst they are not impossible to breed, it may take patience and a few failed attempts to get it right. As one of the easier types of saltwater fish to look after, the Clownfish could be the start of your aquarium hobby!

Or they could be your new favorite if you are considering adding it to an established tank. They provide one of the most interesting personalities in the fish world, so are well worth considering. If you are starting a new tank, make sure you look at a variety of species and options available so you can get the perfect tank that you are proud of.

Are you inspired to own a Clownfish? Do you have any experience with them? Let us know in the comments section below…. I have a Clown fish that is at least 11 years old, I am sure of that.

He is like a member of our family. One of his tank mates is a Mimic Tang that has stuck him two times. I plan to stock it with two clowns. Thanks for your feedback it makes me feel much better knowing I'm not planning on doing anything wrong!

Just be aware that Clownfish are very territorial. Once they grow up one or both will usually become very aggressive to the point of attacking your hand or anything else that is placed in the aquarium. Nano is right. Clownfish are little A holes. Every clownfish I have kept always attacked my hand when I fed corals and did maintenance. They are nice little fish, but keep this in mind.

It doesn't hurt unless you have a large clownfish, but it will make you jump even when you know they are going to bite you. I am actually returning my clownfish today, as I did with all my other clownfish I have had. I am sick of her biting me. But, they are cool fish and add a lot of personality to a tank.

You just have to get lucky I guess lol.. To be honest, Just my opinion!!!! I would say having an anemone is more important for keeping your clown s happy than tank size. I have my clown in a 12 gallon long, and it stays in about the same 6" section of tank to cuddle with it's anemones.

If you don't have a nem for it to host or don't plan to get one, I would place more emphasis on tank size for happiness. Before I perform my weekly cleaning I have to repeat a mantra; "Do not flinch when they nip Edit: I think it's because whenever I've had to catch her, I've caught her with my hands, never used a net or anything.

IMO, as long as they have something similar to an anemone, they should be 'happy'. This thread is full of horrible advice. Two clownfish in a 12g tank is too much unless you plan to eventually move the clownish to a larger tank. Just because someone "has clownfish in way smaller tanks" does not mean that it is acceptable or suitable for the fish.

Do you have first hand experience with Clowns in a smaller tank that has shaped your opinion? In nature smaller clownfish rarely travel more than a few inches away from their anemone they can't swim well and would end up as another fish's lunch if they did.