How big do maroon clowns get?

butts182 · Mar 3, 2011

I really like the way that the maroon and yellow clowns look and I have been thinking about getting a mated pair. My worries are that they will outgrow my 40breeder. Any clown experts want to chime in?

clowns101 · Mar 3, 2011

They will be fine in a 40,but Im not sure I would put any other fish in a 40 with them,thats kinda asking for problems.Their max size is about 6" or so.They are really cool fish to be honest,and I really like them alot!

butts182 · Mar 3, 2011

ok thanks so much...since i already have a few fish, i guess you just gave me an excuse to set up a new system!!! now to talk the GF into it...oh boy

clowns101 · Mar 3, 2011

Tell her that these fish are rare,and that they are very amazing,and that they will provide amazing coloration to your new system,and if you get a new system,she will be able to buy a new Louis Vuitton purse!

LOL,jk!

Tabasco1 · Mar 3, 2011

I love maroons, by far my favorite clown. The females get considerably bigger than the male. The female will get 5-6" and the male 3-4". The female is more dominant. If you only have one it will most likely become female. I had one in a 55 and it was fine with the other fish I had, especially once I got a nem for it. Rarely strayed very far from the nem, but they are feisty.