Clownfish for begginers

Are true percula clownfish good for begginers I want to get 2 of them and some sites say they are bad for begginers but I really want them. I need help
 

nanoreefing4fun

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I love our clownfish - here an extract from liveaquaria - (Nemo was an Ocellaris Clownfish ;) ) - I would suggest a pair of Tank Bred Ocellaris Clownfish
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes

The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish has other unique advantages over wild-caught species. For one, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is very hardy and more accustomed to conditions found in home aquariums. Therefore, it makes a great choice for novices and seasoned aquarists alike. The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish can also be kept with a variety of other tank-bred clownfish, if introduced into the aquarium at the same time

Clownfish are ideal beginner fish, since they are easy-to-care-for, hardy, and don't require a huge aquarium to survive happily. Because wild clownfish always stay in or near anemones in a reef environment, they require very little space. They readily eat most fresh, frozen, and dried foods.

Clownfish Care: Finding Nemo...In Your Home?
 
Live aquaria cost about $26 for two ocellaris clownfish but it cost about 60 on top of the 26 to ship them and I'm 14 and don't have that kinda money
 

nanoreefing4fun

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It is an expensive hobby... I bought my two Ocellaris Clownfish at my LFS, they had a tank full of juveniles, I watch then for 30 mins & found two that stayed side by side, they have become a mated pair

My clownfish pair are hosted by my candy cane, became Mom & Dad for the 1st time, laid their eggs on the Candy Cane

Click on pic below to see short vid...

 

nanoreefing4fun

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Thanks salty - it's really hard to raise babies they became fish food, they spawn pretty regularly, but the fry never make it.
 

Seagars

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clowns are fun. they cost anywhere from $10 to $1000s. you pick.
even better when you get them to host in a hem. (took mine 6 weeks to do so).
 
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