Chronicles Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 I have no idea when it comes to fish stocking. Right now I have 1 clown, he's a small male (was with a female, so I know he is male). He's about 1.5" long and is almost 3 years old. I want to get: The juv misbarred (I think they look cooler) and one of these: Any thoughts/concerns? The male clown now is very calm, and has always been, even with the female. She had to be returned with my last tank, she was beating the male to the point of death, and he was my first fish ever, so he got to stay. He never nips or shows aggression. But would 3 fish be too many? Link to comment
Sea_Of_Treachery Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 3 fish should be fine, although your pushing it a little. The fish stay small, you might consider adding another powerhead. Link to comment
artarmon42 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 I think 3 would be fine. The risk of 3 is obviously water pollution (bad for corals), necessitating regular water changes and possibly chemical help (e.g. Purigen, Polyfilter, Rowaphos). Link to comment
Chronicles Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 Maybe I'll wait then, I heard a clown only lives 3 years? My buddy should be 3 pretty soon I'm already itching for a big tank again. Parents own a laboratory and my mom wants a cube for the front office, so maybe I'll just sell her mine : Link to comment
rissaroo Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Not sure on the three year thing w/ clown.....I have had mine for 7 years!!! He is about 3 1/2 in long! Good luck I think the three will be fine. Link to comment
artarmon42 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Clowns live for ages. I remember a guy on reefcentral saying he had his for 10 years and going strong. Link to comment
timsit Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 3 fish should be fine. I actually have a true perc, a striped cardinalfish, and a orange lined prawn goby (the one you show in your pic). They all get along great - the cardinal and perc are best buddies. Just watch your parameters and do weekly water changes. I have many corals along with them and all are doing great. Link to comment
sir winston mulligan Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 has anyone seen those morphed percs with the spots?? my LFS had one it was the coolest perc ive ever seen...it looked just like a normal percula but instead of the bar on the side it had two white spots..maybe if you can find one of those that would be awesome.. Link to comment
SaltCreep Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I read somewhere that clown fish have lived to over 90. I'm more of a coral person than a fish person so my opinion is biased but if your going to put in fish, only put in one and make it something that stays very small. LIke a clown goby. Anytime you add fish to a small tank your gambling with the tanks health and stability. Link to comment
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