Adding cleaner shrimp to the tank after clownfish

[DiamondDog1030]

Hi,

I have had a pair of clownfish in my 15-gallon tank for about 3 weeks now. I know the rule of thumb about adding tank inhabitants in order of aggression (least to most). Could I just introduce a cleaner shrimp to my tank? Is it a size thing or a territorial problem?

The reason I am asking is that my aquascape includes a single cave/cove formation and a single lone rock to the right. From the looks of it, my clowns are calling the cave, or at least behind the cave home.

Any advice or warnings are appreciated.

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

Hi,

I have had a pair of clownfish in my 15-gallon tank for about 3 weeks now. I know the rule of thumb about adding tank inhabitants in order of aggression (least to most). Could I just introduce a cleaner shrimp to my tank? Is it a size thing or a territorial problem?

The reason I am asking is that my aquascape includes a single cave/cove formation and a single lone rock to the right. From the looks of it, my clowns are calling the cave, or at least behind the cave home.

Any advice or warnings are appreciated.

I added a small cleaner to 9 gallon that is currently housing a pair of percula clowns. And they don't seem to care about it at all.

 

[Surfside74]

You should be fine.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I’ve never had an issue with clowns and a shrimp.