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marcingo 10-18-2006 05:10 PM

Clowns- Together or apart?
 
I have heard both sides on the question should false perculas be in a tank with another or more or just alone. I realize these fish can live in smaller tanks. I have a 10 gal with lots of rock work. I feel the clowns may be more comfortable if I have 2 but would there be too little room? Should I go with 1? What does everyone think?

Bob I 10-18-2006 05:15 PM

Clowns usually do better in captivity if they have a buddy.

howdy20012002 10-18-2006 05:22 PM

I would definitely go with 2.
Clowns, IMO, are much happier with a partner.
I had one by itself for a long time and it just seemed to mope in the corner.
Just recently I added another one to the tank and the both clowns seem to be out and about more, not nearly as anti-social.
I think you should be fine with 2 in a 10 gallon as long as that is it.
Now you just need something for them to host in.

marcingo 10-18-2006 05:39 PM

I have some gsp in the tank. When this grows out they can probably host in it? Also I have a lot of rock work in the 10 I mean like 30 lbs. Will the clowns still be ok in it. They will be the only livestock other than soft corals in the tank.

howdy20012002 10-18-2006 05:48 PM

I don't know if they will host in GSP.
they should be fine in the tank with that much rock...good thing about clownfish is that don't move around much at least.
Neal

marcingo 10-18-2006 05:50 PM

Ok thanks. By the way do you know where I can pick up some small clowns. Everyone seems to be selling medium sized clowns everywhere

howdy20012002 10-18-2006 06:23 PM

AI and BA normally both have a tank full of tank raised false perculas.
Neal

Canadbis 10-18-2006 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcingo
Ok thanks. By the way do you know where I can pick up some small clowns. Everyone seems to be selling medium sized clowns everywhere


If you come down to Calgary you should check out Golds. They have tons of little ones and at a great price too!

marcingo 10-18-2006 07:34 PM

Thanks for the info.


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