Clown Compatibility

[dh1758]

Originally Posted by gazog

Good News:
I had 2 pairs of clowns living in a 28 gallon Hex tank for years, a pair of Percula Clowns (Amphiprion percula) and a pair of Maroon Clowns(Premnas biaculeatus). When I bought them none of them were longer than an inch. and I introduced them to the tank on the same day. It took them about 2 weeks to quite chasing one another but once they found their own area in the tank the peacefully coexisted for years.

That is some interesting information... According to many people on here that would be far too small of a tank for 4 clowns. I've also noticed that there is great debate as to what is considered overstocking. Some say that will never work and then another comes on and says I've done that for 5 years with no problems. I'm starting to think I'll try what ever I want if it works great if not oh well its only money and after all they're only fish.

[gazog]

Originally Posted by lunatik_69

Dear Mr. Gazog,
I know what the question was, I did answer his question, but I also took the liberty of informing him about his choices for a 55g. That way, he doesnt make the mistake of buying them. No offense, Gazog

Luna,
No offense taken, and I wasn't really talking about your post.. At least you added something to the post about Clowns. Sorry if I came off sounding nasty, I really didn't mean to.

Originally Posted by dh1758

That is some interesting information... According to many people on here that would be far too small of a tank for 4 clowns. I've also noticed that there is great debate as to what is considered overstocking. Some say that will never work and then another comes on and says I've done that for 5 years with no problems. I'm starting to think I'll try what ever I want if it works great if not oh well its only money and after all they're only fish.

Now a day's your right, put 4 clowns in a tank that now and you might have someone stopping by your house.... This was 15 years ago, and I tell you that they sure seemed really happy and lived a really long life with me.

In fact I finally had to give them away a few years back and the guy that took them put the whole tank rocks and all into his 90 gallon. How long they lived for him I haven't a clue.

[lunatik_69]

None taken gazog. Im not saying that its impossible to have 4 different clowns. The only way that I see that happening is;
1. A decent size tank would definately help but not a must
2. Should be introduced at a young age and ALL at the same time.
3. To ensure a proper introduction, try letting them go at night or with all lights off.