How many clowns can you fit ????

[Oceanflores]

So I purchased 9 very small clowns about 3 yrs ago. I placed them in my 75g mixed reef with 20 g sump. All amount same age and a few different variations. I think I lost 2 within a month. Then had 7 for about a year and then sold 2. Since then I have maintained the remaining 5 and a pair are now tending to eggs(food). They seem to all have the place in the hierarchy.

Question: Will this last ? Or should I reduce by 2 or 3 ?

Please share your experience.

 

[Reefing102]

I haven’t seen many harem tanks but they do exist. One of my LFS has a 210 or so with probably 50-60 clowns and have had it for years.

That said, if it’s working, I don’t see a need to change unless you’re having issues adding new fish or there’s aggression

 

[Oceanflores]

No issues . Every one seems to be happy.

 

[griss]

No issues . Every one seems to be happy.

Then I think you’re good. Clowns are weird fish IMO.

 

[Misled]

If all is good, just stay where you are. All that can change though. How many times have they laid eggs. If only a few then they will most likely just be food. They'll start doing it once a month. After it slows down, they'll start getting more protective. At that point things "may" change.

 

[Zagzoo71]

I had 55 clowns in a 180g with 60bta's. All the clowns were from the same "family" hatch group, etc... so all were already together and same size. I was able to buy from a breeder. Need lots of room for them to avoid agression.