I’m a long time freshwater planted tank guy. This is my second time going into the salt side. It’s a Waterbox AIO 35.2 (33 gallons).
I do a lot of research and, from what I can see, 99% of the time, newbies seem to start with the obligatory two clownfish. This isn’t a thing on the freshwater side so it’s curious to me that SO many people start with the clownfish first.
I realize it must be because they are hardy, easily available, cheap and VERY recognizable (Nemo!). I get it. I like them too.
My question is, should I buck the trend and start with another fish? Am I doomed to follow the crowd down the clownfish route?
What would you do???
I do a lot of research and, from what I can see, 99% of the time, newbies seem to start with the obligatory two clownfish. This isn’t a thing on the freshwater side so it’s curious to me that SO many people start with the clownfish first.
I realize it must be because they are hardy, easily available, cheap and VERY recognizable (Nemo!). I get it. I like them too.
My question is, should I buck the trend and start with another fish? Am I doomed to follow the crowd down the clownfish route?
What would you do???