newtonday1 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hate to post this because im sure its already been discussed, but my only real question was what do people think the best type of clownfish for a 10g saltwater (haven't chose type) tank. Also question 2, is what different types of clown work in one?. I have been doing research and everyone seems to have different ideas. Liveaqaria says no species under 20, while some members say 7 is the minimum. thanks Link to comment
GHill762 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 ocellaris or percula will do fine.. which will give you a long list of bred coloration patterns if you are looking for something a little more exotic.. such as picasso, onyx, snowflake, etc.. Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 ocellaris or percula will do fine.. which will give you a long list of bred coloration patterns if you are looking for something a little more exotic.. such as picasso, onyx, snowflake, etc.. somebody said a pink skunk clown is my best bet, are they wrong? Link to comment
GHill762 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 read this: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703 on this list it is listed as 20g plus.. and some of these estimates are on the small (controversial) side.. a pink skunk will get up to 4", that's a lot of fish in a 10g.. Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 read this: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703 on this list it is listed as 20g plus.. and some of these estimates are on the small (controversial) side.. a pink skunk will get up to 4", that's a lot of fish in a 10g.. thanks i completely forgot about this thread Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 btw does anyone know if an Anemone can be kept in a 10g tank?? Link to comment
dling Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 btw does anyone know if an Anemone can be kept in a 10g tank?? You may be able to keep one alive but most get big the tank in turn becomes a ratio of more anemone less space for other corals. Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have two questions i hope to get answers too, 1) is there something that a clownfish will host too, besides the classic anemone. Will something like frogspan etc... work? 2) could two clowns honestly live their whole lives in a ten gallon, without stress and problems??? (i don't want an ethics debate, just some first hand experiences.) thanks, day Link to comment
Deleted User 3 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have two questions i hope to get answers too, 1) is there something that a clownfish will host too, besides the classic anemone. Will something like frogspan etc... work? 2) could two clowns honestly live their whole lives in a ten gallon, without stress and problems??? (i don't want an ethics debate, just some first hand experiences.) thanks, day They host lots of things. Sometimes nothing. They've hosted pumps, powerheads, zoas, etc.. lol. I would suggest you get a 20, you'll enjoy it more i swear. I had 2 clowns in a 10 (theyre in there now as a QT), and it just wasn't a lot of space! Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 They host lots of things. Sometimes nothing. They've hosted pumps, powerheads, zoas, etc.. lol. I would suggest you get a 20, you'll enjoy it more i swear. I had 2 clowns in a 10 (theyre in there now as a QT), and it just wasn't a lot of space! I'm actually firm on ten. thanks for the info though. I would definitely be open to just one clown though, But I'm not sure if he/she would really be super happy... Link to comment
Deleted User 3 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm actually firm on ten. thanks for the info though. I would definitely be open to just one clown though, But I'm not sure if he/she would really be super happy... You can have two, but it's not the BEST situation, i'm sure they can be happy. You could look into getting a clown goby or some smaller fish, or 2 of the smaller fish. Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 You can have two, but it's not the BEST situation, i'm sure they can be happy. You could look into getting a clown goby or some smaller fish, or 2 of the smaller fish. I am thinking maybe 1 clown and 1 goby??? do people have any thoughts? Link to comment
CAmor07 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I prefer just two clowns as with one you dont really get the personality u would with two Link to comment
newtonday1 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I prefer just two clowns as with one you dont really get the personality u would with two but could two live there permanently???? btw I'm not getting a bigger tank 10 is max Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 IF 10 is the max you're going, I wouldn't get two clowns then. Link to comment
dling Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 As stated before clowns will host a variety of things. I have two baby snowflake clowns and one of them has taken to my elegance coral. If you do decide on two try to get them while their small(babies) it may help.Theres a seller on this forum that has the baby snowflake for 150.00 a pair the price includes shipping.That where I got mine.There awesome. Link to comment
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