Introducing small clown into tang territory

[Fishward]

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

Most clowns will host, given time.

If they don't use the "pot" trick. Get a small clay pot from Walmart or somewhere like that, and put it in the tank. Clowns like them for some reason, slowly move it to the anemone until the anemone cover the pot opening slightly. After he rubs against the anemone he'll start to host in it.

Get a more agressive clown like a maroon, he should hold his own in the tank too.

Ken - BWA

I.had a maroon previously that actually was attacking the tang. I had to sell him. He was taking chunks outbof the tangs fin. I was hoping to get A more docile clown and use the nem to protect him.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Consider a Black Ocelleris, or a True Perc. Both are not as docile as most.

Skunk clowns aren't too bad either.

Ken

[Fishward]

Thanks, I'll have a look around for those

[fishoholic]

Clownfish are different enough from tangs and angels that IME you shouldn't have any issues. How big is your tank? As long as it's a decent size I can't see it being a problem.

Edit: I saw on your link that you have a 65g, you should be fine adding a clownfish. However a 65g is a bit small for a tang, if you want to keep the tang you should upgrade your tank size to at least a 90g.

[Fishward]

It's a 65 gallon, 4 ft long.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Laurie,

I have a Scopus Tang that likes to torment my 2 Blacky's all the time.

Ken

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

Laurie,

I have a Scopus Tang that likes to torment my 2 Blacky's all the time.

Ken

Maybe because my tank is so large that's why I've never had any problems with tangs, angels and clowns getting along? However when I had my 120g they all still got along in it, even in the 65g I started with (just before I upgraded to the 120g) all 3 types of fish got along just fine.

[matinbc]

Whats the chance of a Maroon clown hosting in a torch or hammer coral? and will they pick on Trachyphyllia?? Cause if I was a fish I would be dining on that thing... looks like a delicate dessert!