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3 clownfish in the same tank? (1)10/22/2008, 07:56 AM#5

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About the only clown you could possibly...and I say possibly create a harem of, would be Occellaris. However, even they will eventually pair off and MAY allow the 3rd wheel to cohabitate, but not likely.

That being said, I've seen several tanks, LARGE tanks, with numerous clowns of different species in it. In fact, and I'd NEVER suggest trying this, I recently saw a 180 gallon with a HUGE Blue Carpet anemone with a mated pair of Maroons in it. The female was probably 6". She was HUGE. On the other side of the anemone, was a mated pair of tiny lil' Skunk Clowns. They'd have made a mid day snack for the Maroons, but were allowed to live in peace. Both species even spawned regularly in this tank. I was amazed!!

A personal experience I've had with a mated pair of Black Occellaris. The female will attack my hand as soon as it enters the water. She's even drawn blood!!! I'd not dare add another clown to that tank!!

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