View Full Version : Need new buddy for Clown
Shadoe
12-11-2003, 4:45 PM
Hi guys.
I recently got a Percula Clown, he's just the cutest lil' guy! :laugh: Well anyway, I was wondering, what would make a good friend for him?! The tank size is a 10 gal. Any assistance would be appreciated, thanks....
Shadoe
The only other thing that could go in that tank is maybe a cleaner shrimp or some snails. You can't put another fish in their. The tank isn't big enough and the clown would probably attack it anyway.
Well in my experience I had a few clowns, one angel, a few damsels in my 75 gallon. The clowns were very territorial. When I transfered them to my 200 they were like different fish. they like a little space.
PmAn2k3
12-12-2003, 2:43 AM
I agree with the above, that the cute inocent looking clown can be a very very bad boy, But You may consider maybe a few pepperiment shrimp, a crab or two, and a few snails.
I really hope this helps.
Shadoe
12-13-2003, 1:16 AM
Okay, thanks guys. I have heard that clowns could be territorial. I got a response that a Royal Gramma would be alright w/ the clown. True or False? Thanks again guys.
-Shadoe
Many fish will work with clowns, but not in a nano tank. The samll 10 gallon size just isn't going to give the clown the territory he wants.
Do you have LR in there?
I still think you should probably just stick to adding inverts to the tank. They are often just as much fun. Those cleaner shrimp are great.
Shadoe
12-13-2003, 11:35 PM
Yes, I do have Live Rock. I have Live Sand, also. Does this affect the amount of fish avalible to have? It will have better bio filteration, correct?!
Oh yes, LR and LS are a must and help the biofiltartion a lot. Does this mean another fish? Well maybe it would be possible to put int a fish small bottom dweller but you just can't tell and it will probably mean still a lot more work for you.
If I were you I would just add inverts for now and then once things are going good look to upgrading to maybe a 20 gallon tank (not that much bigger in your room) and then think about adding another fish.
Perhaps you should also look at a website
www.nano-reef.com
They are all about setting up small nano saltwater tanks and have a few good articles and a small listing of different fish that work well in small tanks.
Shadoe
12-14-2003, 3:49 PM
Thanks guys... Yes I have looked @ Nano-reef.com. It's the site that got me started on SW. Thanks again- Shadoe