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Old 01-07-2005, 11:39 AM   #1
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My tank is finally ready. Now I want to start adding creatures so a couple of questions if you can. I read different opinions on how many aquacultured false percula clowns I can keep in a fifty gallon tank. Some sorces say only one other say they like groups of 2 or 3. Also what is a good choice for anemone? I found a peach colored sebae anemone that I like. Is this a good choice?

Another question, after I finished cycling with mollies, someone gave me a yellow tang. She looks great, very healthy, but I get the impression that her social skills may need a bit of polish. When I read about them I found out that they can be a bit aggressive. Is there a good way to introduce new fish into "her" tank.

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Old 01-07-2005, 11:48 AM   #2
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Is you tank a standard 50g?
as in 3 feet long and 18inches front to back?
well that is the AGA version.
In any event yellow tangs get big and need lots of swimming room. When he gets big he'll have to move to a larger system.
Also yes they are not a good choice for a first fish since they (tangs in general) need good water quality and are prone to ick.
As for the clowns I'd get a pair. Just get them small so that they will pair up with hopefully little aggression
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Old 01-07-2005, 01:57 PM   #3
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wait 6 to 9 months before you add an anemone, and make sure you have GREAT lighting.

Even though your tank is "Cycled" a lot of stuff still is still happening in your tank until the water is mature enough to house an anemone.

YOu can have a pair of clowns n your tank with no problem and they will be very happy even with out an anemone.

Add the fish slow, not too many at once.
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