Clown sets

[saltlicks]

can i keep two sets of clowns? Two diff types in a 55gal

 

[Lynn52]

Not usually. If it is just different color forms of ocellaris might work but, say, a pair of ocellaris and a pair of maroon or a pair of Clarkiis won't work long term.

 

[saltlicks]

Was thinking clarkii and semi picasoos

 

[Lynn52]

Clarkiis get pretty big and very aggressive. They may take out the picassos over time. In a bigger tank maybe but there isn't much space in a 55 for them to establish separate territories.

 

[Trex]

IMO/E, it is best to keep one pair of clowns per tank. While it may work in the short term, once a pair starts to spawn, all bets are off.

A pair of Clarkii (( spawning or not )) would most likely make short order of the Picassos. Things can go South before one has time to react, not a pretty sight.

 

[saltlicks]

Seprate tank it is glad i asked lps are worthless around here for info

 

[WetWhistle]

I have seen true perks and pink skunk clowns work. They have been together for years.

 

[Trex]

My pink skunk pair was the meanest pair of fish I have ever kept --- were fine at first, but when they started spawning they became terrors. Ended up selling them after they chased a golden dwarf angel into their S. haddoni.

 

[WetWhistle]

My pink skunk pair was the meanest pair of fish I have ever kept --- were fine at first, but when they started spawning they became terrors. Ended up selling them after they chased a golden dwarf angel into their S. haddoni.

Funny how that happens from fish to fish. You just never know.