One Clown Two Clown?

crabbydan · 06/15/2016, 10:05 PM

No not a new DR Seuss book.. But what are the pros and cons of keeping one clown fish versus two? Are they happier as a pair, does it matter at all, are they more aggressive as a pair? I am looking at adding a Clarki just can't decide between 1 or 2?

davocean · 06/15/2016, 10:13 PM

My exp w/ Clarkis especially get territorial once they mature and spawn, but me personally I enjoy clowns as a pair.
My decision would be a less aggressive pair if not set on a clarki, but that's me

kmbyrnes · 06/16/2016, 05:34 AM

I vote for a pair.
I have a pair of Clarkii in my 125. I love the fish.
I also just got a second Cinnamon for my reef. Hate the first one in the tank. Maybe a mate will make her less aggressive.

scooter31707 · 06/16/2016, 06:49 AM

IME, two clowns are more aggressive once they pair up and can become territorial. That might be a problem, if you have peaceful fish that can't hold their own.

crabbydan · 06/16/2016, 10:35 AM

Thanks, Still undecided. I really want the enjoyment of a clown and anemone. I have a 105 with a Starry Blenny, Goby Pistol combo, small blue neon goby, a single perc clown that would be moved out based on my new clown purchase and a 1 inch yellow eye kole. If bio load wise permits I might add a royal gramma but the clown or clowns would be my final fish additions. Also I was attracted to the Clarki for two reasons. 1. I don't see them much everyone has the percs and the false percs and osc etc.. 2. I thought the clarki would be the easiest to combine with my BTA?

So anymore thought on pros and cons of 1 vs 2 is appreciated.

06/15/2016, 10:05 PM	#1
crabbydan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	One Clown Two Clown? No not a new DR Seuss book.. But what are the pros and cons of keeping one clown fish versus two? Are they happier as a pair, does it matter at all, are they more aggressive as a pair? I am looking at adding a Clarki just can't decide between 1 or 2?

06/15/2016, 10:13 PM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	My exp w/ Clarkis especially get territorial once they mature and spawn, but me personally I enjoy clowns as a pair. My decision would be a less aggressive pair if not set on a clarki, but that's me __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

06/16/2016, 05:34 AM	#3
kmbyrnes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 2,055	I vote for a pair. I have a pair of Clarkii in my 125. I love the fish. I also just got a second Cinnamon for my reef. Hate the first one in the tank. Maybe a mate will make her less aggressive. __________________ 125g Mixed Reef 5/26/2015; 350 Butterfly Dominated FOWLR 11/26/2015 - 11/17/20217 & 07/31/18 to ??? ; 100g Mixed Reef 11/16/2013 to 06/16/2017 Current Tank Info: Too small

06/16/2016, 06:49 AM	#4
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	IME, two clowns are more aggressive once they pair up and can become territorial. That might be a problem, if you have peaceful fish that can't hold their own.

06/16/2016, 10:35 AM	#5
crabbydan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	Thanks, Still undecided. I really want the enjoyment of a clown and anemone. I have a 105 with a Starry Blenny, Goby Pistol combo, small blue neon goby, a single perc clown that would be moved out based on my new clown purchase and a 1 inch yellow eye kole. If bio load wise permits I might add a royal gramma but the clown or clowns would be my final fish additions. Also I was attracted to the Clarki for two reasons. 1. I don't see them much everyone has the percs and the false percs and osc etc.. 2. I thought the clarki would be the easiest to combine with my BTA? So anymore thought on pros and cons of 1 vs 2 is appreciated.