2006-11-22 20:45:30 · 11 answers · asked by Joanne 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Clown fish thrive in an anenome and use it as protection from other fish. also if you have more than one clown fish the dominant fish transform into a female. so if you have more than one clown fish you will have a female
2006-11-22 22:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rob N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do except Sharks. lol..
You need a few simple fish aquarium items to set up a thriving community for your clown fishes. First you need to pick an appropriate fish tank size. Try to get as big of a fish tank as you can get (everyone will tell you that you'll always end up upgrading anyways). The next important thing you need is to pick a proper size filter. There are many different brands of filters to pick from but the rule of thumb is to get as big of a filter as you can get. Your aquarium filter system is very essential to the stability and growth of your fish tank. Since clown fish are a saltwater fish, I would also recommend that you invest in a really good protein skimmer to keep your water clean.
Another important part is the proper aquarium lighting system. Depending on if you want to keep what types of corals, you can go with regular light bulbs or go as complex as metal halides for harder to keep anemones for hosting your clown fish. Your aquarium lighting system will also help bring out the vibrant colors of your fishes so it's a good idea to invest in a good system.
Clown fishes accept most any type of food that will fit in their mouths. Most clown fishes that are available at pet stores are usually bred at fish farms and are fed basically what you can find at your local fish store. I personally feed mine with flake food that are made especially for small fishes like the clown fish in mind. Make sure you feed enough as it's hard to determine which one has eaten do to their quickness and quantity. Once in awhile, I'll also feed with mysis shrimp.
They are great fun.
Enjoy.
2006-11-22 23:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dr K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clown fish bully each other, you need at least 2 clown fish and get all of your clown fish at the same time.
2006-11-22 20:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by only1doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with others that they are better in a pair.... Dont get more than one pair though unless your tank is over 200 gallons...
Also its the female (the larger of the two) that you will have to watch as they are quite agressive...
They are calmer if there is an obvious nest for her but DONT get an anemone unless you are VERY experienced...
2006-11-22 21:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mr_Moonlight 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah they get on with other fish. there are fish out there that look like clown fish but aren't, they are cool and the nemo's will get on with them. anyway all fish get on.
but ask your nearest vet what fish you should mix.
2006-11-22 21:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by strange 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With most fish yes, I have them with small fish, and they are OK
2006-11-22 20:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think yeah because they live in the coral riff with lots more fish
2006-11-26 02:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by idonotlikeyoutrev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they get along with dwarf and large angelfish, blennies, cardinalfish, damselfish, gobies, hawkfish, pseudochromis, puffers, and tangs.
2006-11-23 01:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many are semi-aggressive. Some are peaceful.
2006-11-23 09:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure if they had a fight, they would forget about it in like 3 seconds anyway!
2006-11-22 20:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋