Need new buddy for Clown

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Shadoe

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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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