What Clowns to get?

[JasonColtsFan]

I have a 180 Gallon FOWLR 180lbs or live rock 180lbs of sand...
I currently have a small (2.5 inch Dog Face Puffer) small Harliquen Tusk (1.5 inch) and Coral Beauty Angel (2 inches).

I want to add a pair of clowns in about 2 -3 weeks. I also plan to Add a JUNV Angel still debating on Annualis, Emperor, Koran or Queen...

My ? is what Clowns should I add, and before or after the Angel? I am thinking before...

Thanks!

[reefman13]

You could do any kind really, I would just stay away from the maroon species. They can get aggressive and should be house in a tank by themselves. Otherwise it is really up to you. I would think any of these would do well.....
>1. OcellarisClownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=137)
>2. True Percula Clownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=142)
>3. Three Stripe Clownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2259)
>4. Clarkii Clownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2420)
>5. Black and White Clownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1114)
>6. Cinnamon Clownfish (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=759)
>7. Sebae Clownfish (http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=771&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4)

Just some ideas:D

[JasonColtsFan]

I am really glad I asked this...
the LFS told me because of the Wrasse, Angel and Puffer, I should get a Marrons.... after reading some on here I was beginning to wonder if that was really the correct choice

[gberry]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10928843#post10928843 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JasonColtsFan
I am really glad I asked this...
the LFS told me because of the Wrasse, Angel and Puffer, I should get a Marrons.... after reading some on here I was beginning to wonder if that was really the correct choice

Most likely they gave you that advice because your current fish tend to be on the aggressive side. Personally I'd go with a clown species that would hold their own aggression-wise with what you have, being either Cinnamon, Tomato, or Maroon clowns. Some of the more docile clowns could be harrassed into hiding constantly and be afraid to come out and eat. Whichever species you choose, I'd just keep a close eye on how they acclimate to your tank and fish.

[JasonColtsFan]

what about the black and white?

[gberry]

The B&Ws are still Ocellaris or False Percula Clowns and are pretty docile. You could try them, I'd just keep a close eye on how they acclimate to their tankmates and be prepared to move them if things don't go well.

[reefman13]

You could do a pair of black and white clowns. But as it has been said, just keep an eye on them.

Good luck;)

[Slakker]

I'd go with a pair of Tomato clowns...for some reason I absolutely love tomatos.

[reefman13]

Tyler, you love tomatoes, but you actually bought a pair of O. clowns.....

[JasonColtsFan]

right now none of the fish I have seem to act agressive... even during feeding they get a long...

[Lance M.]

It depends on the individuals. Some will be agressive right off the bat and others you could go years without any sign of aggression and then out of now where they start harrassing other fish.

[Slakker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10931174#post10931174 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefman13
Tyler, you love tomatoes, but you actually bought a pair of O. clowns.....

I didn't think tomatoes would do too well in my 12 gallon tank, so I went with the next clownfish on my list :)

[JasonColtsFan]

so if I add clowns next black and white... if they get along ok at first they should be ok later?? or know real way to tell...
I dont want to by them to have them get killed now or 6 months down the line...

[Brian24]

Maroon clowns are very aggressive and will beat up the coral beauty it has been my experience. I have a true percula clown and that seems to do perfect in the tank.

[goalieman92]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10928525#post10928525 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefman13
I would just stay away from the maroon species. They can get aggressive and should be house in a tank by themselves.


Maroons in a tank by themselves. oh dam I screwed up, I've kept a pain in a 65 with several other docile fish with no problems. thanks for changing my mind about them.

[reefman13]

The words "can" and "should" are suggestions, I am sorry if that was offensive/annoying to you. I did not mean it to be.....

I think you would be fine with a pair of Black and White clowns. IME I have found the maroon species to be much more aggressive than either the percula or occelaris clowns, by far. And I have had a little B&W that was an absolute joy until he went carpet surfing.....and that is another little thing, try to minimize the ability for a clown to jump out of a tank, as it CAN happen. But I think you will be very happy with your choice.

Let us know who and when you get them. And of course, what you think of the little guys:)

Good luck

[JasonColtsFan]

Thanks for all the opinions and help! Probably next weekend when I can get the clowns. Thanks again

[goalieman92]

I agree that maroons are more aggressive then all other clowns, but to say that they should only be kept in a tank by themselves is not true unless the tank is 20gallons.