Clownfish help?

fhd · 05/12/2014, 10:44 PM

Hi all, I had 200 gallon reef tank and there are a lot type of fish but my problem is with the anemone clownfish the orange one I bought 2 and they not survive even for 24 hours I try yesterday with new one but bigger around 2.5 inches but same things no survive. I had 2 African clownfish with thire anemones and they fight little bit with other and new clownfish 3.5 inchs. Also I had indian triggerfish I am thinking this is the criminal it is 5.5 inches size. My all tests are perfect. What to do I would like to keep like this fish any advice thanks In advance

m0nkie · 05/12/2014, 10:57 PM

clownfish tend to fight new clownfish

CoralBeauty13 · 05/12/2014, 10:57 PM

Clownfish are very territorial. They may have just killed them as soon as they got in there. Stress can do it also. I really would not put anymore clownfish with what you already have.

julie180 · 05/13/2014, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CoralBeauty13

Clownfish are very territorial. They may have just killed them as soon as they got in there. Stress can do it also. I really would not put anymore clownfish with what you already have.

1 pair of clowns per tank

Xavibear · 05/13/2014, 05:53 AM

1 pair of clowns per tank.

snorvich · 05/13/2014, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Xavibear

1 pair of clowns per tank.

As julie180 and Xavibear said, only 1 pair of clownfish per tank. The rest will be eliminated one way or another.

masonicman · 05/13/2014, 11:10 AM

I added three all at the same time and they got along. Just like CoralBeauty13 said is the norm.

SwampyBill · 05/13/2014, 11:35 AM

+1 on what Snorvich & others said about just one pair of clownfish per tank. The culprit may have been the trigger, but more than likely was the other clowns.

05/12/2014, 10:44 PM	#1
fhd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 14	Clownfish help? Hi all, I had 200 gallon reef tank and there are a lot type of fish but my problem is with the anemone clownfish the orange one I bought 2 and they not survive even for 24 hours I try yesterday with new one but bigger around 2.5 inches but same things no survive. I had 2 African clownfish with thire anemones and they fight little bit with other and new clownfish 3.5 inchs. Also I had indian triggerfish I am thinking this is the criminal it is 5.5 inches size. My all tests are perfect. What to do I would like to keep like this fish any advice thanks In advance __________________ Using Tapatalk

05/12/2014, 10:57 PM	#2
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	clownfish tend to fight new clownfish __________________ 560gal in the making

05/13/2014, 11:10 AM	#7
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	I added three all at the same time and they got along. Just like CoralBeauty13 said is the norm. __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB. Last edited by masonicman; 05/13/2014 at 11:28 AM.

05/13/2014, 11:35 AM	#8
SwampyBill Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL. Posts: 2,369	+1 on what Snorvich & others said about just one pair of clownfish per tank. The culprit may have been the trigger, but more than likely was the other clowns. __________________ I love me some wrasse... & laissez les bon temps rouler! Current Tank Info: 120 gal Vizio

05/12/2014, 10:57 PM	#3
CoralBeauty13 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 597	Clownfish are very territorial. They may have just killed them as soon as they got in there. Stress can do it also. I really would not put anymore clownfish with what you already have.

05/13/2014, 05:53 AM	#5
Xavibear Crazy Prophet Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,008	1 pair of clowns per tank.