nano_MC_reef Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 i have a nuvo fusion 20 and i want to keep some ocellaris clowns in there but i dont know how many i can keep in there. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 percula are smaller. IMO, max 2 if you buy them as a pair. Link to comment
seabass Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yeah, a single bonded pair. You don't necessarily have to buy them together. You can add a second by introducing a notably smaller juvenile. Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 percula are smaller. IMO, max 2 if you buy them as a pair. so if i was to go with percula clownfish in staid then how many of them can i keep in there then? Link to comment
seabass Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The limit of two has more to do with bonded pairs in a small tank, than how many clownfish your bio-filter will handle. It takes a much larger tank to support multiple pairs or even a harem. Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 The limit of two has more to do with bonded pairs in a small tank, than how many clownfish your bio-filter will handle. It takes a much larger tank to support multiple pairs or even a harem. i'm not exactly sure how powerful my equipment is because i got all the equipment live sand rock etcetera.. as a kit from bulk reef supply and the instructions didn't say very much about the individual equipment specifically. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I think it's more of space/territory thing. stick with just 2. Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 I think it's more of space/territory thing. stick with just 2. so it would be best if i stick with just two ocellaris or pericula clowns and then maybe get a different fish? Link to comment
seabass Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yes, your tank could have even four small fish (but only two clownfish). Link to comment
Clown79 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 2 clowns only. Clowns become aggressive as they sexually mature. I can see multiple pairs in 100g plus tanks but with the territorial nature they exhibit, I wouldn't advise more than 2 in average size tanks or smaller. Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks for the help everyone so i just ordered 2 pericula clowns from liveaquaria along with a firefish and a micro starfish so i think i will be good on the livestock. im just keeping my fingers crossed that they get to my house in one piece Link to comment
seabass Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 so i just ordered 2 pericula clowns from liveaquaria along with a firefish and a micro starfish What type of sea star did you order? Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 What type of sea star did you order? a brittle star Link to comment
seabass Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 a brittle star That should be alright, but they can grow to be almost a foot in diameter (not exactly micro). Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 That should be alright, but they can grow to be almost a foot in diameter (not exactly micro). if it gets to big then ill just give it too my friend zach. he has a 300 gallon setup that should be good enough for at least one brittle star Link to comment
rjl45 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Be careful when adding your fish to your tank. Adding 3 fish at one time is a serious increase in bioload, especially in a small tank. Monitor your ammonia carefully while your biofiltration adjusts to the new load. You may need to do extra water changes. Be prepared. Good luck and enjoy your new fish! Link to comment
Hammerstone Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 clowns only. Clowns become aggressive as they sexually mature. I can see multiple pairs in 100g plus tanks but with the territorial nature they exhibit, I wouldn't advise more than 2 in average size tanks or smaller. I can vouch for the becoming aggressive when sexually mature. The entire 30 gallon is there's. They won't tolerate anything living that moves, including my hand and tank tools. They have super personalities though I must say and are a lot of fun. They really are "clowns". The female wears the pants in the relationship lol. The male isn't as aggressive . Sounds like a good group of fish you picked! Have fun ? Link to comment
Rural Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Yeah, a single bonded pair. You don't necessarily have to buy them together. You can add a second by introducing a notably smaller juvenile. this is what i did. Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Be careful when adding your fish to your tank. Adding 3 fish at one time is a serious increase in bioload, especially in a small tank. Monitor your ammonia carefully while your biofiltration adjusts to the new load. You may need to do extra water changes. Be prepared. Good luck and enjoy your new fish! i will keep that in mind. im new to this whole nano reef thing so i still have a lot to learn Sounds like a good group of fish you picked! Have fun thanks i got the ideas of fish from some of the other more professional people on the forum and i had some help from my friend zach he has a 300 gallon reef that is just awesome. i will have as much fun possible! Link to comment
nano_MC_reef Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 okay everybody just thought it would be nice to let you know that my fish have arrived i am currently acclimating them to the two aquarintene tanks (one for the two clowns and one for the firefish). and just in case any body was wondering what firefish i got, its an elegant (purple) firefish. Link to comment
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