Clown fish question

[Eddie7144]

When keeping more than one clown fish, is it recomended to keep them in even numbers ? Like is it better to keep four instead of three ? Or two instea of three ??

 

[JoshH]

Is this question in relation to a system you currently have or one you're planning? Clownfish in pairs work best but having more than one pair requires a larger system so they can establish separate territory

 

[jsker]

Most keep them in pairs, I have kept one but not three.

 

[Eddie7144]

Is this question in relation to a system you currently have or one you're planning? Clownfish in pairs work best but having more than one pair requires a larger system so they can establish separate territory

I had 4 in my 150 gal tank, I lost one about 5 months go. The remaining three got along fine till yesterday. Now 2 of the clowns are bullying the other one. Will adding another clown to making it even number stop the bullying ?

 

[JoshH]

150 is plenty for a couple pairs... I'm not sure how introducing another would work out. Might be worth pulling the lone clown and pairing it separately from the DT then reintroduce the new pair....

 

[Eddie7144]

150 is plenty for a couple pairs... I'm not sure how introducing another would work out. Might be worth pulling the lone clown and pairing it separately from the DT then reintroduce the new pair....

That would be next to impossible, a 150 heavy with rock and coral , no way I'm breaking down the system to net him out

 

[JoshH]

You could try trapping, never said it would be easy. You could definitely try adding another and hoping they pair up but that might end up bad as well. It's a tough situation to be in

 

[Eddie7144]

You could try trapping, never said it would be easy. You could definitely try adding another and hoping they pair up but that might end up bad as well. It's a tough situation to be in

True true true, wish me luck.

 

[JoshH]

I already Have, I really hope it all works out, would live to see him paired back up and everyone happy again