Are clowns more aggresive in pairs?

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I've been considering a pair of clownfish for my 29 reef. The thing keeping me back is I've heard horror stories of clowns that kill everything in a tank that small. What do you guys think?

    Gracias:D
     
    SwimsWithFish, Nov 23, 2011
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Noo, i wouldnt worry about them, the nicest clowns are the Ocellerie clowns, the maroons or the tamatos can be pretty mean. Most clowns are aggressive..but IME the O. Clowns are the nicest.
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Oooo I see. Thanks for your reply!
     
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  4. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Try telling that to my occy aptly named Cujo! Fish is meaner then any fish I've ever owned. FW and SW :)
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    IME if you buy a juvenile pair and add them last you should be fine. Usually it's the established clown that has difficulty with new introductions or a new older lone female.
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Exactly!
     
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