Question Re: clownfish

[Rose613]

I picked up platinums clowns a few days ago, I'm noticing that my snowflake clown fish is picking on them... will the snowflake ever leave the platinums alone? Are they safe together? Would adding another snowflake take the focus off the platinums? What are my options, to prevent this from happening?

Thanks in advance!

 

[gone fishin]

How big is the tank? I believe usually only one pair of clowns will survive in a tank due to territory issues.

 

[Rose613]

It's a 90 gallon tank...

 

[OrionN]

You need to have only two clownfish. More than thwo and the largest two will abuse all the smaller ones. too bad if the smaller ones are the nost expensive clowns that you have.

 

[Rose613]

Thanks for your feedback!! i have another question if I remove the snowflake for a week and reintroduce him into the tank again will the agression come to an end? Or should I just consider taking one out for good?

Thanks in advance !

 

[phoenixstar89]

that won't help. you can really only have one pair of clowns per tank. there are very rare exceptions but I recommend moving the snowflake.

 

[cet98]

dc has a great sticky regarding clownfish & anemone FAQ at the top of this forum.
it would benefit you greatly to give it a read and help with your future success :thumbsup:

for starters, read this regarding multiple clowns:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=245520

all the best

 

[Rose613]

Thanks, the sticky was very useful!!!