Aggression levels?

[carb850]

Two part question.

I'm going to be setting up a 30G cube which will keep a few small peaceful fish. I'm wanting to add a clown pair but I'm wondering if there is any aggression difference between the Percula and Ocellaris Clowns? I prefer the looks of the Percula but I have seen in a few places they tend to be more aggressive. Just wondering if that is consistent with what most of you are seeing.




I'm also setting up a 120G and like to get another pair of clowns. I'm like the Clarkii and Cinammon clowns but I fear they could be too aggressive. Other tankmates will be Midas Blenny, Flame Angel, small Tang, Cardinal, Chromis, etc. When comparing the following, does one stand out as being more peaceful or a better fit for the above mentioned tankmates?

Cinammon Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Saddleback Clownfish

Thanks

 

[scottallert]

none of those clowns are too aggressive, expecially for a 120 youll be fine with any of them.
and perculas arent aggressice at all.

 

[criccio]

A. melanopus are one of the most aggresive species out there.

 

[carb850]

cricco, outside of the Perc and False Perc, which would you say are less aggressive?

Going by charts of places like Live Aquaria and other retailers, they generally rate

Aggressive
Maroon's
Gold Strip Maroon

Semi Aggressive
Tomatoe
Cinnamon
Clarkii
Perc

Peaceful
Ocellaris


I know these charts aren't always right and you occasionally get a fish that has a really bad attitude. Just hoping to find out a consensus to what people are seeing at home. I don't know if it matters, but I don't plan on keeping an Anemone.

 

[clowns101]

iv never had any problems with any of these clowns.they were never mean to the tank mates at all.

 

[criccio]

I would say A. clarkii would be considered middle of the road. You really shouldn't have any problems with any clown species with any other fish in a 120, unless they get a little to close to their nem.

As for A. percula and A. ocellaris, they're pretty much equal in terms of temperment, both being on the milder side.

 

[carb850]

How does the Allard's fit into the mix of Clarkii, Cinnamon, & Maroon's?

 

[criccio]

Part of the clarkii complex, middle of the road. I have some pics of a pair I had in my gallery.