How many clownfish can you put in a tank?

[TDesaulniers]

The general rule of thumb is 1 pair per tank. Unless you have an absurd amount of volume, I wouldn't go against the grain and put any more than one pair.

 

[Outerbank]

I agree on the general rule of 1 pair per tank unless the tank is absolutely huge. I tried adding a second pair to my 240 and the new pair was significantly harassed. They now live in my refugium and the old folks (now 17 years old) still live in the main tank.

 

[bues0022]

The biggest problem is more than one female in a tank. You can do several males. I have a 75 gal. With about 60 fish in it. They are from several different clutches. There are several different species of clowns. There is one female. All others male. No death. Note: When fish are fighting to be the female, death will result. When fish fight to be the dominate male fins get shredded a bit.

Disclaimer: experienced breeder - not for the inexperienced to attempt.

 

[aleonn]

I really wanted to add one or two black clownfish to my paired false percs in my upcoming 180. Won't take any chances, though.

 

[Ethan_W]

4 black/white ocellaris. it takes me over 4 years to put this togather. i started with a 3 years old pair, then i added 4 juvens, the big female rejected one of them right away. over the next year, 2 juven pair up and rejected the smallest juven. now all 4(2 pair) living in 5 big rose. they hang out togather and defend the rose togather. i tried put more juvens. all 4 clowns line up and beat the new juvens to the corner. so i removed the juvens and stop adding more. i always want a big happy family of clown, i guess 4 is my #.
big female:3.5"
big male:2.75-3"
small female:2.5"
small male:1.75-2"
they all have been togather over 2 years now. never fight. united against any new comers.

thats because you probably have 3 males and 1 female. even if their are 2 pairs. females rarely, if ever tolerate each other. if one of your males ever does try to become a female, you'll see a big change

 

[ClownNut]

thats because you probably have 3 males and 1 female. even if their are 2 pairs. females rarely, if ever tolerate each other. if one of your males ever does try to become a female, you'll see a big change

we will know soon enough. i noticed the 2nd female(or male) getting bigger. also catch up on size with the 1 male. big female seem want to lay egg again or she just eat way to much icecream.:lmao::lmao::lmao:
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