Tomato Clown?

[FamousGuy]

ah decisions...should i go with one tomato in my 20 (maybe 25) or stick with two false percs?  I know tomato clowns aren't as colorful but i have a twisted attraction to them for some reason.    I know tomatos get big... i saw a huge one in a restaurant BUT he was in like a 15 foot long tank so..you get the idea.  I'd like a bangai cardinal or 2 also, will they get beat up on?  Sorry for the "how should i stock my tank" question i know these threads can get old

[eferna]

Personally I would go with 2 false percs. If you can get them paired then it would be really beautiful.

[MKramer]

In my opinion, the tomato clown will eventually outgrow that space.  If you're prepared to upgrade someday, then it's probably cool.

 

However, I've found few things more entertaining than a pair of clowns.  I would personally go with a species I could maintain a pair of.  

 

Ocellaris (false percs) are great: hardy, easy-to-pair, and quick breeders (if you're interested).  They're some of the craziest critters in the water.

 

But if you were liking the idea of something a little bigger/fuller, consider a pair of Clarkii clowns.  They're just as hardy as the ocellaris, a little more difficult to pair (but still simple compaired to most clown species), and probably the easiest breeders.  I personally find the darker ones very visually appealing.

 

Whichever you get, I highly recommend you buy two tank-raised juveniles.  They will be hardier, easier to pair, gauranteed to be young (therefor longer-living), easier to breed, and also preserve the natural reefs.

 

Good luck,

Matthew

[FamousGuy]

thanks matthew, the lfs always has really young false percs for about 15 dolla', i think i'm gonna go for two and hopefully they'll pair off