Nano Clowns

[ClownWrangler]

My local reef shop is selling "Nano Clowns". Is this a real thing? Are there dwarf clownfish, or is it just a marketing gimmick? If they are real, a nano clown harem would be awesome.

 

[James M]

No there’s no such thing as nano clowns.

 

[TriggersAmuck]

The only diminutive clown I know of is the "Stubby" clown bred by ORA: https://www.liveaquaria.com/product...captive-bred-ora?pcatid=5207&c=3352+3353+5207

 

[OrionN]

The only diminutive clown I know of is the "Stubby" clown bred by ORA: https://www.liveaquaria.com/product...captive-bred-ora?pcatid=5207&c=3352+3353+5207

Max size still 3 inches.
There are always some stunned clowns in every litter, but you really don't want these. They have genetic defect and usually deformed in someway and does not grow well, so stay smaller than their litter mates.

 

[Orion1885]

Probably just clownfish species just more suitable for nano tanks like ocellaris/percula species

 

[chizerbunoi]

There are always some stunned clowns in every litter, but you really don't want these. They have genetic defect and usually deformed in someway and does not grow well, so stay smaller than their litter mates.

This is why I always go for wild caught, I find they mature with deformed features. I know some say its not sustainable, but when you think about 90% of the other fish/inverts are wild caught still.