If I get 4 different clownfish. Will they fight?

[kiran]

I want to get 4 clownfish but I'm not sure if they'll get along. 2 of them are "peaceful" while 2 of them are "semi-aggressive"

The clowns I want to get are:

• Mochavinci Grade Extreme
• Gold x Lightning Maroon (semi-aggressive)
• Wyoming White
• Premium Picasso Clownfish (semi-aggressive)

They'll be going into a 150gal Red Sea MAX S-650

The tank dimensions are 63"L x 27.5"W x 25"H

Appreciate it.

 

[TnFishwater98]

I want to get 4 clownfish but I'm not sure if they'll get along. 2 of them are "peaceful" while 2 of them are "semi-aggressive"

The clowns I want to get are:

• Mochavinci Grade Extreme
• Gold x Lightning Maroon (semi-aggressive)
• Wyoming White
• Premium Picasso Clownfish (semi-aggressive)

Appreciate it.

Need to know tank size but I don’t think it’s recommended

 

[kiran]

Need to know tank size but I don’t think it’s recommended

Edited the original post. Sorry about that

 

[kiran]

Need to know tank size but I don’t think it’s recommended

What if I introduce the peaceful fish first and introduce the other 2 a couple weeks later? I read it'll give the 2 peaceful ones time to establish territories?

 

[James M]

It’s a 50/50 but you do have a better chance in that size of a tank. They will usually split off in pairs and you’ll have a pair on each side of the tank
Best to add them at the same time

 

[TnFishwater98]

What if I introduce the peaceful fish first and introduce the other 2 a couple weeks later? I read it'll give the 2 peaceful ones time to establish territories?

I’m going to follow and let someone with more knowledge on this to educate us.

 

[kiran]

It’s a 50/50 but you do have a better chance in that size of a tank. They will usually split off in pairs and you’ll have a pair on each side of the tank
Best to add them at the same time

Thanks!

I forgot to mention that I'm going for a Habitat Negative Space Aquascape so there will be a lot of room for them to swim around and "coves" and such to hide in. Not sure if that will help with the aggression.

 

[James M]

Thanks!

I forgot to mention that I'm going for a Habitat Negative Space Aquascape so there will be a lot of room for them to swim around and "coves" and such to hide in. Not sure if that will help with the aggression.

With clowns it may a help a little that’s why I suggested adding them at the same time because once a pair has been in the tank they think they own it all

 

[vetteguy53081]

Put them in at the same time and you stand the best chance. I did twelve at the same time and I removed one bully. . Rest are together

 

[kiran]

With clowns it may a help a little that’s why I suggested adding them at the same time because once a pair has been in the tank they think they own it all

Gotcha.

I'll do that and if worst comes to worst I'll just throw the aggressive ones in my other tanks.

Thanks!

 

[kiran]

Put them in at the same time and you stand the best chance. I did twelve at the same time and I removed one bully. . Rest are together

Oh wow that's amazing.

Ok I'll definitely put them in at the same time.

 

[Lineatus]

The maroon seems like the biggest risk and personally not one I’d take myself. Still possible but I’d make sure it’s something you Really want, you would be taking a chance

 

[kiran]

The maroon seems like the biggest risk and personally not one I’d take myself. Still possible but I’d make sure it’s something you Really want, you would be taking a chance

That one was the one I was most worried about. Although I really want it I might swap it out for another "peaceful" temperament one.

 

[Lineatus]

By the way, from what I know all designers have the same tendency’s for aggression keep in mind, so I wouldn’t see the Picasso as more aggressive

 

[Lineatus]

That one was the one I was most worried about. Although I really want it I might swap it out for another "peaceful" temperament one.

Two pairs of Perculas would have the best odds, still a big risk

 

[kiran]

Thanks I'll keep that in mind.

I'll look around and see if I can swap for something else

 

[Billldg]

Oh wow that's amazing.

Ok I'll definitely put them in at the same time.

I respect @vetteguy53081 and feel he is on point, so this is not a jab at him, but, the clownfish are 4 different sub-species as Vette's were the same. I agree with Vette in that adding them together will help, but, 4 different sub-species is the questionable factor. Damselfish are damselfish and you will just have to see what they do , and intervein when it is beyond normal aggression.

 

[Lineatus]

I respect @vetteguy53081 and feel he is on point, so this is not a jab at him, but, the clownfish are 4 different sub-species as Vette's were the same. I agree with Vette in that adding them together will help, but, 4 different sub-species is the questionable factor. Damselfish are damselfish and you will just have to see what they do , and intervein when it is beyond normal aggression.

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[vetteguy53081]

I respect @vetteguy53081 and feel he is on point, so this is not a jab at him, but, the clownfish are 4 different sub-species as Vette's were the same. I agree with Vette in that adding them together will help, but, 4 different sub-species is the questionable factor. Damselfish are damselfish and you will just have to see what they do , and intervein when it is beyond normal aggression.

Ive done that also with One Percula, one mocha and one snowflake and at first they had a problem with Mocha but now all get along

 

[vetteguy53081]

Oh wow that's amazing.

Ok I'll definitely put them in at the same time.

Introduce under low light or blue or preferably just at lights out. In the morning they will some getting acquainted to figure out rather than trying to establish a place in the tank