Can we have Nemo and Dorrie in our aquarium?
Nemo, and his father Marlin are Ocellaris (sometimes called “False Percula”) clownfish. They are the most popular saltwater aquarium fish on the planet and can live in tanks as small as 5 gallons and as large as 1,000+. They are captive raised, hardy, easy to care for (compared to some other fish) have a great personality and “host” in sea anemones. Some people suggest that the fish is popular because of the Disney Movie, we would suggest that the orange and white striped clownfish was in the movie because it is so popular. Dorrie, is a different story. Dorrie is a Tang, specifically a Hippo Tang. Tangs are often a good choice for mid size (100 gallons +) and larger aquaria, but they are not the easiest fish to keep. They have a good peaceful demeanor, interesting personality, are “Reef Safe” (they don’t eat or bother coral, shrimp, crabs, snails, or other critters we often have in a reef aquarium.) However, all tangs are more susceptible to a condition called Ich, need extra swimming
