Ocellaris Clownfish vs. Tomato Clownfish

Hello i am a beginner at saltwater and was wondering what was going to be an easier/more fun fish. I have found that the tomato clowns are a bit cheaper but i don't know too much about them.. And i know I need to research them but i want YOUR opinion. I have a 29G long tank and was wondering about what would be better.. I know that the tomatoes get larger and was wondering if I could fit 2 or either in that tank. then also what other cleaners would i put or what would you recommend? thanks!

 

Dont get a tomato clown... Iv seen fullgrown ones and they are huge and agressive. Stick with the traditional clowns

 

Yeah? Ok thanks for responding so fast. So you would say it is worth spendng the extra 8$?

 

+1

 

Yes definitly worth the extra money. I mean cmon, when people come over and look at your tank they want to see some traditional clowns! Maybe get 1 black clown and 1 regular occy clown? Thats what i have in my tank and it looks really cool. Good luck!

 

I thought you shouldn't mix the species??

 

Im not sure about all species, but a black and regular clowns are good together, how do you think they mate and make black ice and mocha clowns? haha but a snowflake and a tomato is a bad idea...

 

And I know this is probably the #1 asked question on these sites but... Would you use crushed coral or sand/live sand? what would you recommend?

 

Just get sand. Live sand is a joke and crushed coral is bad because a few ground dwellers dont like it because its sharp and poop and stuff builds up under it, that produces more nitrates.

Get argonite sand from reefrocks, its great stuff.

 

Ok! Where would you say is the cheapest place to buy it?