which clowns???

customcolor · 09/15/2007, 05:34 PM

which clowns can you NOT put togeather. i thought i heard awile ago that there are some agresive clowns out there.

customcolor · 09/16/2007, 02:18 PM

any one know?

d4a2n0k · 09/16/2007, 02:33 PM

Do you mean pairing up the same type of Clowns or mixing two different types of Clowns? The easiest to pair up are False and True Perculas and Saddlebacks seems to be on the less aggressive side.

If you want to mix two different types of Clowns, its not really recommended as there can be problems with any type. Also depends on the individual.

Maroons and Tomato Clowns are the most aggressive and can/will beat up on other fish as well. Maroons like to re-aquascape your tank by picking up corals and moving them to where they want them. Most Maroons and Tomatos will bite the hand that feeds them as well.

Dr Begalke · 09/16/2007, 02:34 PM

any two different species can fight. also, additional fish of the same species added to an established group usually aren't welcomed (accept maybe if they are very small.).

Roy G. Biv · 09/16/2007, 02:46 PM

Maroon and tomato clowns are the most agressive.. I had True/False Perculas with no trouble. Clarkii's can be mean also.

customcolor · 09/16/2007, 04:00 PM

thats what i thought. well i guess i have to tell my wife we cant get a marroon since we have a true for the last 3 years.

d4a2n0k · 09/16/2007, 04:15 PM

If you want another Clown, buy a really small True Percula to pair with the one you have. When there is only one Clown in a tank, it turns Female. When Clowns are small, they are sexless. As it grows, it will turn Male as there is already a Female in the tank. If that Female dies for any reason, your Male will turn Female.

Just be warned that pairing Clowns is never a guarantee, although you have the best shot in pairing either of the Percula clowns. The Female might beat on the smaller one for a few just to assert her dominance. When the smaller clown starts doing his shake, almost looks like they are in convulsions, he is telling her she is the boss and all will be fine. If she continually beats on him, you have to pull him out and try another one.

customcolor · 09/16/2007, 04:17 PM

nice

09/15/2007, 05:34 PM	#1
customcolor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kaukauna, wi. Posts: 3,879	which clowns??? which clowns can you NOT put togeather. i thought i heard awile ago that there are some agresive clowns out there.

09/16/2007, 02:18 PM	#2
customcolor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kaukauna, wi. Posts: 3,879	any one know? __________________ PLEASE DONT USE GREAT STUFF (THE YELLOW STUFF) IN YOUR TANK........USE POND FOAM (THE BLACK STUFF).. I BEG YOU! Great stuff====$5 a can 24-48 hour cure Epoxy to cover it====little as $5 for small projects or up to $100+ for larger projects and another 24-48 hour cure I hope you covered it well cuz if you didnt it will start to break down in a few months sand is another added cost to cover up the yellow. Pond foams====$9-$15 a can 24-48 hour cure DONE! You can cover it with sand if you want to (YOU DONT HAVE TO) though but thats added cost again Current Tank Info: 75 gal under way

09/16/2007, 04:00 PM	#6
customcolor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kaukauna, wi. Posts: 3,879	thats what i thought. well i guess i have to tell my wife we cant get a marroon since we have a true for the last 3 years. __________________ PLEASE DONT USE GREAT STUFF (THE YELLOW STUFF) IN YOUR TANK........USE POND FOAM (THE BLACK STUFF).. I BEG YOU! Great stuff====$5 a can 24-48 hour cure Epoxy to cover it====little as $5 for small projects or up to $100+ for larger projects and another 24-48 hour cure I hope you covered it well cuz if you didnt it will start to break down in a few months sand is another added cost to cover up the yellow. Pond foams====$9-$15 a can 24-48 hour cure DONE! You can cover it with sand if you want to (YOU DONT HAVE TO) though but thats added cost again Current Tank Info: 75 gal under way

09/16/2007, 04:17 PM	#8
customcolor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kaukauna, wi. Posts: 3,879	nice __________________ PLEASE DONT USE GREAT STUFF (THE YELLOW STUFF) IN YOUR TANK........USE POND FOAM (THE BLACK STUFF).. I BEG YOU! Great stuff====$5 a can 24-48 hour cure Epoxy to cover it====little as $5 for small projects or up to $100+ for larger projects and another 24-48 hour cure I hope you covered it well cuz if you didnt it will start to break down in a few months sand is another added cost to cover up the yellow. Pond foams====$9-$15 a can 24-48 hour cure DONE! You can cover it with sand if you want to (YOU DONT HAVE TO) though but thats added cost again Current Tank Info: 75 gal under way

09/16/2007, 02:33 PM	#3
d4a2n0k Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,485	Do you mean pairing up the same type of Clowns or mixing two different types of Clowns? The easiest to pair up are False and True Perculas and Saddlebacks seems to be on the less aggressive side. If you want to mix two different types of Clowns, its not really recommended as there can be problems with any type. Also depends on the individual. Maroons and Tomato Clowns are the most aggressive and can/will beat up on other fish as well. Maroons like to re-aquascape your tank by picking up corals and moving them to where they want them. Most Maroons and Tomatos will bite the hand that feeds them as well.

09/16/2007, 02:34 PM	#4
Dr Begalke Moved On Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OH Posts: 246	any two different species can fight. also, additional fish of the same species added to an established group usually aren't welcomed (accept maybe if they are very small.).

09/16/2007, 02:46 PM	#5
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	Maroon and tomato clowns are the most agressive.. I had True/False Perculas with no trouble. Clarkii's can be mean also.

09/16/2007, 04:15 PM	#7
d4a2n0k Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,485	If you want another Clown, buy a really small True Percula to pair with the one you have. When there is only one Clown in a tank, it turns Female. When Clowns are small, they are sexless. As it grows, it will turn Male as there is already a Female in the tank. If that Female dies for any reason, your Male will turn Female. Just be warned that pairing Clowns is never a guarantee, although you have the best shot in pairing either of the Percula clowns. The Female might beat on the smaller one for a few just to assert her dominance. When the smaller clown starts doing his shake, almost looks like they are in convulsions, he is telling her she is the boss and all will be fine. If she continually beats on him, you have to pull him out and try another one.