New GBTA and clown question.

solastsummer · 12/28/2009, 09:02 PM

I just got a green bubble tip, im aclimating him right now, when i let it free should i shut off my pumps so it can attach easier? or should it just be fine?

My clown question is i love black clowns, but when i have friends over they like to see a normal looking clown the false perc. If i were to buy them at the same time would a false perc and a black and white do just fine together?

Boundless · 12/28/2009, 09:03 PM

I don't think mixing different kinds of clowns is a good idea unless it is a big aquarium.

SaylorsReef · 12/28/2009, 10:26 PM

You can put a black and white false percula in with the traditional false percula.

I don't usually turn off the pumps when placing an anemone. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, go for it. Just DON'T forget to turn them back on.

solastsummer · 12/29/2009, 01:34 AM

will they pair and spawn even if they are different colors?

SaylorsReef · 12/29/2009, 10:41 AM

They can, but there is no guarantee, just as there is no guarantee with those of the same color. Providing the right environment and food will play a huge role in this.

NirvanaFan · 12/29/2009, 10:47 AM

I've always turned my pumps off for 10 minutes or so. A black and white and a regular ocellaris will pair up just like two regular ocellaris clowns would.

foster200 · 12/29/2009, 10:53 AM

My anems do not seem to have a problem attaching. I hold them in place with the other end of my scraper (plastic handle) and after 30 seconds they attach themselves.

I have two ocel. clowns and one tomato clown. They get along great!

12/28/2009, 09:02 PM	#1
solastsummer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 419	New GBTA and clown question. I just got a green bubble tip, im aclimating him right now, when i let it free should i shut off my pumps so it can attach easier? or should it just be fine? My clown question is i love black clowns, but when i have friends over they like to see a normal looking clown the false perc. If i were to buy them at the same time would a false perc and a black and white do just fine together?

12/28/2009, 09:03 PM	#2
Boundless Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richardson,Texas Posts: 140	I don't think mixing different kinds of clowns is a good idea unless it is a big aquarium.

12/28/2009, 10:26 PM	#3
SaylorsReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	You can put a black and white false percula in with the traditional false percula. I don't usually turn off the pumps when placing an anemone. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, go for it. Just DON'T forget to turn them back on.

12/29/2009, 01:34 AM	#4
solastsummer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 419	will they pair and spawn even if they are different colors?

12/29/2009, 10:41 AM	#5
SaylorsReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	They can, but there is no guarantee, just as there is no guarantee with those of the same color. Providing the right environment and food will play a huge role in this.

12/29/2009, 10:47 AM	#6
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,100	I've always turned my pumps off for 10 minutes or so. A black and white and a regular ocellaris will pair up just like two regular ocellaris clowns would.

12/29/2009, 10:53 AM	#7
foster200 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 150	My anems do not seem to have a problem attaching. I hold them in place with the other end of my scraper (plastic handle) and after 30 seconds they attach themselves. I have two ocel. clowns and one tomato clown. They get along great!