2 sets of paired perc clowns in a 180 gallon reef???

[jim t]

I have 2 paired sets of clowns. 1 true percula and picasso (over 5 years old) and a set of snowflake clowns (2 years old) in different tanks. I just purchased a 180 gallon. Any chance that they can make it in the same tank??? Suggestions?

 

[narms72]

I'd think so just make sure there is plenty of areas such as crevices and caves for them to claim as there own or they will fight over territories.

 

[Postal]

Is it possible? Yes. Especially if they have their own anemones or other hosts at opposite ends of the tank.
Just be sure you have a fallback plan if one pair starts shredding the other. And even if it works for awhile, it one pair starts laying eggs, it could trigger aggression.

 

[narms72]

Good point about spawning Postal didn't event think of that! It could be the issue that causes them to kill each other or it could be a non-issue who knows every individual fish is different.

 

[jim t]

I am not sure it's worth risking but I really don't want to sell a set of my clowns. I don't want 2 tanks

 

[rogergolf66]

Large sump with extra chamber? They don't need a big area . Nem and light and u can keep both with no worry