chromis viridis

[hessfish]

So i have had 2 clown fish for quite awhile now and they seem happy
i want to add some chromis(3) and maybe a lemon damsel(1)? would that be okay? that would total 6 fish. i also want to get an anemone later on. would that be over crowding a 45g setup?

 

[GCI]

I have a 110gal tank, currently FOWLR, but was a mixed reef tank. A wild mated pair of Maroon clowns, 2 damsels and at one time 7 chromis, made up the former inhabitants. If I had to do the tank over [former] I'd stick with the chromis for lot's of reasons...great fun to watch as they school together, easy to keep, attractive and last but not least, inexpensive [as far as the hobby goes!]. Now I'm down to a Humu Humu and a lawnmower blenny. The Damsels were a bit on the aggressive/nasty side and the Clowns were quite attractive and kept to themselves, but I really enjoyed the Chromis. Maybe Anthius [sp]. Also very attractive schooling fish.

 

[GCI]

Whoa!!! Just noticed 45 gallon tank! Watch that bio-overload...a bit too much going on for a 45gal [IMHO] ....NEVER skip those sacred water changes either and always monitor your water parameters!

 

[hessfish]

Yeah that's what I thought. I really want to get some chromis and really want an anemone and if I could add both without taking out the clowns then that would be great. But of course if I can't without making them all unhappy then I definitely won't.

 

[GCI]

IMHO...keep the clowns, add the anemone...and leave it at that. The symbiotic relationship between the two will keep you glued to the tank for hours on end! There is a lot to be said for 'simple' in this hobby. Best of luck!

 

[hessfish]

Thanks!
I'd hate to kill anything lol