Blue Striped Clowns

[bucksfan1976]

So with the loss of all our fish due to marine velvet we are working on a stocking list but we are torn when it comes to clowns. I can get a pair of these SUPER cheap.



They basically are clarke clowns but their stripes have a blue hue to them, I think it makes them awesome looking, however it says they are difficult does anyone know why?

 

[eliramos]

aggression!

 

[bucksfan1976]

Thats what I was worried about. I mean there wouldnt be many smaller fish, Its mainly gonna be them and 4 tangs and 2 angels. But I dont want any super aggressive fish just incase my wife goes on a goby spree.

 

[Mike J.]

They might not be aggressive when they're young, but when they get older they'll claim a whole tank as their territory and do gorilla warfare on even much larger fish.

 

[eliramos]

yup! nasty little devils

 

[bucksfan1976]

sounds like a deal breaker, well 50$ for the pair wasnt bad but not worth the risk

 

[BroncosZOA]

If they are true

If they are true blue stripe clowns, they are not close to being as hardy as regular clarki clowns when first imported.

If you find a healthy pair they are amazing fish but they do not do well with first acclimation or shipping.