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[gps]

Would it be wise to house 3 perc clowns in a 24 gallong tank? Thanks for your advice.

 

[fastandsneaky]

there is a chance they can live peacefully together, but there is a higher chance that one day you will be short 1 clownfish.

 

[Coral Hind]

I would not try it. Once two pair up they will more then likely go after the third.

 

[jt_milstead]

I wouldnt try it either. You most likely will lose one of them.....

 

[gps]

OK. What about having 4?

 

[Ohiomom]

Clowns are very territorial..I would not put any more than 2 clowns in that tank..they will 95% fight to the death if you do..I would also be very careful in what you pair with the clowns so they get along..

 

[Coral Hind]

Unless it is a group of 12 I wouldn't try it. Even then there would be one female and a bunch of others establishing a pecking order unless you have a huge tank so they could seperate.

 

[gps]

Thanks all for your reply. Bummer!

I got 3 clowns!

 

[Ohiomom]

take one back or it will more than likely be killed..

 

[romsoccer12]

why even ask if your not going to listen to anyone?

 

[mn jeff]

why even ask if your not going to listen to anyone?

I'm sure they had already bought all three and then thought maybe they should ask to find out. There's no need to get angry about it.

I would also try to return one of them. I don't think it is suggested to have more than one pair in a tank unless it is 90 gallons or more.

Good luck.

 

[gps]

Oh,

I got one but rescued the other 2; so now I got three. You are right, I should try to give away one of them.

 

[angel_eyez84]

more than likely one of the three would end up being the third wheel and end up beaten up badly or dead...