How long do occelaris clowns live?

Outerbank · 12/04/2007, 12:16 AM

My pair is 14 years old. Tank raised. I thought I read they can live to be about 20 years old, but I really am unsure. Any idea?

LukFox · 12/04/2007, 12:43 AM

There was a thread about a pair of 25 year old ocellaris, so you could potentially have another decade with yours

. There is also a pair of 30 year old maroons out there, so clowns do indeed live quite a while.

95accord · 12/04/2007, 12:14 PM

ive heard stories of them living up to 40........but average lifespand sounds more like what was mentioned above.

Outerbank · 12/05/2007, 07:55 AM

Excellent. Thanks.

trueblackpercula · 12/05/2007, 07:29 PM

I had a pair for 21 years

Michael

kar93 · 12/08/2007, 06:10 PM

i saw a website with some that was 28 years old and had survived hurricanes, power cuts etc. ill try find it again

kar93 · 12/08/2007, 06:12 PM

http://www.geocities.com/wefoundnemo/

Here it is its

Outerbank · 12/08/2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 07kar93
i saw a website with some that was 28 years old and had survived hurricanes, power cuts etc. ill try find it again

I have a generator to get me through these times.

davocean · 12/10/2007, 04:37 PM

Wow, for 27year olds I would think they'd be much bigger.
And that tank....uh...well...uh...color?
Oh well, hats off to those w/ long term success!

kar93 · 12/10/2007, 04:40 PM

Thats what i thought about the tank but obviously the clown like it

dickhordishay · 12/11/2007, 08:37 PM

I just read the lifespan is like, 6 years or so.

Mastermind · 12/11/2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by dickhordishay
I just read the lifespan is like, 6 years or so.

Look up...

dickhordishay · 12/12/2007, 08:49 PM

yeah, I googled it. every post I saw was an average of 6 yrs.

rickh · 12/14/2007, 01:42 PM

Mine isn't going to live much longer if it doesn't stop biting me.

davocean · 12/14/2007, 02:27 PM

I found a trick to keep my clown from biting me.
I wear a shiny watch, and she bit at that for some reason.
I laughed every time, "Ha Ha, wear your teeth down on that you little snot!"
Finally she stopped.

rickh · 12/14/2007, 02:31 PM

At first I thought it was cute, because all the other fish hide. Every time I put my arm in the tank the clowns bite and the Cleaner Shrimp runs up my arm looking for a snack. R

davocean · 12/14/2007, 02:36 PM

I almost got rid of my maroon because of this.
She drew blood every time.
Now, I'm a carpenter, and I'm used to splinters/cuts, but it would be a sneak attack that would surprise the snot out of me, and usually make me knock something over!
Try wearing something shiny.
In fact, when you swim in the ocean they rec not wearing shiny, as fish hit that first.
Bet it cures her little butt!

rickh · 12/14/2007, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the tip.

lemmiwinks · 12/14/2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by 07kar93
http://www.geocities.com/wefoundnemo/

Here it is its

those clowns look really young.

Hogfish77 · 12/21/2007, 02:54 AM

lol that looks fake-*** hell..... I refuse to believe that lol ....being lived that long they should be in a better environment at least sheesh....

ssagent · 12/21/2007, 12:48 PM

I've had quite a few pairs. It all depends on alot of factors and you never can be sure.

1GoldClown · 12/21/2007, 09:03 PM

I havnt had my clown attack me. Amd it just got an anemone to play in too. And they have teeth?!?!?!

Rewd · 12/21/2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by dickhordishay
yeah, I googled it. every post I saw was an average of 6 yrs.

in the wild maybe?

OrionN · 09/12/2018, 09:28 PM

Scott,
Update on your Tank raised Ocellaris pair please

Outerbank · 09/12/2018, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrionN

Scott,
Update on your Tank raised Ocellaris pair please

Hi Minh. 25 years old. They are doing very well and still lay eggs. I will post new pictures tomorrow.

Scott

12/04/2007, 12:16 AM	#1
Outerbank Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,220	How long do occelaris clowns live? My pair is 14 years old. Tank raised. I thought I read they can live to be about 20 years old, but I really am unsure. Any idea?

12/04/2007, 12:14 PM	#3
95accord Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fredericton Posts: 623	ive heard stories of them living up to 40........but average lifespand sounds more like what was mentioned above. __________________ when life passes you by....downshift Current Tank Info: Reef 2.0 - 45 Osaka cube

12/05/2007, 07:55 AM	#4
Outerbank Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,220	Excellent. Thanks. __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 240 gallon. 26 yr old tank raised ocellaris pair, 24 yr old yellow tang, flame hawk, 9yr old regal angel, 12yr old H. Magnifica, RIP moorish idol (one died at 4 yrs, the second at 5 yrs).

12/05/2007, 07:29 PM	#5
trueblackpercula Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: STATEN ISLAND Posts: 7,517	I had a pair for 21 years Michael __________________ Life is to short to buy frags ! But for FREE I'LL take them ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> LIVE SAND ITS THE CURE........® Current Tank Info: 120 CUBE Live sand Mitras lx6100hv MRC MR 2 single becket MP40 power head Aquamedic dosing pump using B-ionic

12/10/2007, 04:37 PM	#9
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Wow, for 27year olds I would think they'd be much bigger. And that tank....uh...well...uh...color? Oh well, hats off to those w/ long term success! __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/04/2007, 12:43 AM	#2
LukFox Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 3,502	There was a thread about a pair of 25 year old ocellaris, so you could potentially have another decade with yours . There is also a pair of 30 year old maroons out there, so clowns do indeed live quite a while.

12/08/2007, 06:10 PM	#6
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	i saw a website with some that was 28 years old and had survived hurricanes, power cuts etc. ill try find it again

12/08/2007, 06:12 PM	#7
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	http://www.geocities.com/wefoundnemo/ Here it is its

12/10/2007, 04:40 PM	#10
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Thats what i thought about the tank but obviously the clown like it

12/11/2007, 08:37 PM	#11
dickhordishay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 214	I just read the lifespan is like, 6 years or so.

12/12/2007, 08:49 PM	#13
dickhordishay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 214	yeah, I googled it. every post I saw was an average of 6 yrs.

12/14/2007, 01:42 PM	#14
rickh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lost_in_Michigan Posts: 1,306	Mine isn't going to live much longer if it doesn't stop biting me.

12/14/2007, 02:27 PM	#15
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I found a trick to keep my clown from biting me. I wear a shiny watch, and she bit at that for some reason. I laughed every time, "Ha Ha, wear your teeth down on that you little snot!" Finally she stopped. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/14/2007, 02:31 PM	#16
rickh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lost_in_Michigan Posts: 1,306	At first I thought it was cute, because all the other fish hide. Every time I put my arm in the tank the clowns bite and the Cleaner Shrimp runs up my arm looking for a snack. R

12/14/2007, 02:36 PM	#17
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I almost got rid of my maroon because of this. She drew blood every time. Now, I'm a carpenter, and I'm used to splinters/cuts, but it would be a sneak attack that would surprise the snot out of me, and usually make me knock something over! Try wearing something shiny. In fact, when you swim in the ocean they rec not wearing shiny, as fish hit that first. Bet it cures her little butt! __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/14/2007, 02:41 PM	#18
rickh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lost_in_Michigan Posts: 1,306	Thanks for the tip.

12/21/2007, 02:54 AM	#20
Hogfish77 Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Location: MI Posts: 321	lol that looks fake-*** hell..... I refuse to believe that lol ....being lived that long they should be in a better environment at least sheesh....

12/21/2007, 12:48 PM	#21
ssagent Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange CA Posts: 112	I've had quite a few pairs. It all depends on alot of factors and you never can be sure.

12/21/2007, 09:03 PM	#22
1GoldClown Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seminole, Florida Posts: 129	I havnt had my clown attack me. Amd it just got an anemone to play in too. And they have teeth?!?!?!

09/12/2018, 09:28 PM	#24
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Scott, Update on your Tank raised Ocellaris pair please __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip