False Percula Clownfish

[Dipstick]

Can I get a False perc to put in my tank with the dottyback and damsel or can i only have two fish. And when it gets to big I will sell it.

[FishDaddy]

Hi Drew,
My advice would be to skip the clown and just keep the two fish in the 10 gal. A 10 gal. with an established sandbed and LR can support the extra bioload but with a new tank, higher Nitrates from the additional fish waste and excess food can be a problem both for the fish and water quality for your corals.

Another issue would be compatibility with another Damsel (Clownfishes are Damsels) in a small tank. All 3 of these fish can be quite territorial and you might have some open warfare in there!

I would wait until Dad gets his big tank (it's inevitable) for more fish!
Dick

[Dipstick]

Ok thanks

I don't think my dad will get a bigger tank.

also do you know were I can go and swim with dottybacks in the wild.

[MontanaRocknReefer]

Hi Drew! Here is a link about dottybacks and where they are found:
Dottybacks

Fishdaddy is right! You have maxed out on fish in your 10 gallon tank! Johnny