Help me choose what Clown to get

[Genin]

Hey Everyone,
I am currently in the process of setting up a 30gLong anemone/clown dedicated tank. I am going to have BTAs in the tank. What clown do you think I should get? I have owned cinnamon, ocellaris, percula, and a clarkii in the past. Out of all of them the cinnamon and ocellaris were my favorite. I was thinking of tomato clowns because they are a beautiful color and BTAs are a natural host for them. Would Tomatos be a good choice for that size tank? Also do you think that one would be sufficient or should I attempt to get two and see if they'll pair?

Thanks.

 

[Genin]

ok, let me rephrase then.

Do you think it is a good idea to keep a tomato clown in a 30g BTA tank? Should I get one or a pair and hope they form a mated pair? I have never owned a tomato so I am curious if they would get too large, too aggressive with one another, etc.

 

[jubbers]

i would reccomend ocellaris they'd be compatible with your anemone and they're cool

 

[kkyyllee]

i think pair (if u can get one) would be okay in a 30

 

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10305639#post10305639 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jubbers
i would reccomend ocellaris they'd be compatible with your anemone and they're cool

Ocellaris are a good choice size-wise, but they are not naturally found in BTAs, although I guess you could consider them "compatible," as they ight (or might not) host your BTA.

The problem with tomatoes is that they can reach a pretty good size and get pretty aggressive. A pair of tomatoes in a 30 gallon tank may well be all you can keep, fishwise. A single clown is fine in a tank this size, but OTOH, a pair of clowns is always fun to watch.

Kevin

 

[Genin]

Thanks for all the responses. I think a single tomato is my safest bet for now.