Adding a 2nd pair of clownfish?

[Venzzla]

So you wouldn't recommend doing this, generally speaking its a disaster waiting to happen. So is it best to get to from the same tank at your LFS? or better to just go ahead and spend the money and get a pair? Also, when they say pair is that term used loosely? Anotherwords, does that mean they have mated before? or does that mean they just are a pair and don't fight?

 

[davocean]

So you wouldn't recommend doing this, generally speaking its a disaster waiting to happen. So is it best to get to from the same tank at your LFS? or better to just go ahead and spend the money and get a pair? Also, when they say pair is that term used loosely? Anotherwords, does that mean they have mated before? or does that mean they just are a pair and don't fight?

In a normal size tank, more than a pair that are not from same clutch almost always end up fighting, it just may take a little time depending on age/maturity.

If clowns are 2 that have accepted each other, male and female, that would be called a bonded pair, once they spawn they would be called a mated pair.

If you are looking at multiples, I would buy a group of juvies from a breeder that is selling from same clutch, otherwise I would stick to one pair.

 

[Captain Quint]

IME over the decades and multiple sized tanks including an 8 foot 300g I've seen issues and @DeniseAndy and @davocean +1 on posts.

 

[Venzzla]

In a normal size tank, more than a pair that are not from same clutch almost always end up fighting, it just may take a little time depending on age/maturity.

If clowns are 2 that have accepted each other, male and female, that would be called a bonded pair, once they spawn they would be called a mated pair.

If you are looking at multiples, I would buy a group of juvies from a breeder that is selling from same clutch, otherwise I would stick to one pair.

Thanks for your input. I think I will stick to one pair, taking the risk isn't worth it to me.

 

[Garen]

I currently have a matched pair of small orange/white ocellaris clowns who are very non-territorial and I'm contemplating adding a pair of black/white ones.

Good idea or not?

Since the tank is now pretty stable in terms of water parameters was also thinking of adding a BTA (or 2 if I also add 2 more clowns)

RSR350 so scope to house the anenomes at either end

Hi I have same question I have a pair which I've had for about a yr and have been offered a pair from a friend. I have a 90 gal tank with no anemones not sure if no anemones make a difference

 

[DeniseAndy]

Don't do it. It will end in one pair dead eventually. May take up to two years, but will happen!

 

[Garen]

Don't do it. It will end in one pair dead eventually. May take up to two years, but will happen!

Thanks. I think I'd already convinced myself not 2 do it and uve just cemented that decision 4 me thanks

 

[Hot2na]

your mistake was MAROONS...they fight with everything...docile clowns like skunks might have worked..or juvenille's of other types..

 

[leahkammeraad]

My research says pair or group I have 6 ocellaris clowns 3 "Nemo" 2 black and a frostbite(f) they mostly get along nobody gets bullied too much the girl will sometimes go after one of the boys but if someone gets singled out he hides for a bit and then everybody is good when he joins back up with the group

 

[LBReefer]

I tried adding a second pair to a 180 and they still fought to the death. To me it's a ticking time bomb. Enjoy one beautiful pair and call it a day.

 

[Unitylover]

I currently have a matched pair of small orange/white ocellaris clowns who are very non-territorial and I'm contemplating adding a pair of black/white ones.

Good idea or not?

Since the tank is now pretty stable in terms of water parameters was also thinking of adding a BTA (or 2 if I also add 2 more clowns)

RSR350 so scope to house the anenomes at either end

Not really, as there probably will only be 1 female, or they will fight to be the female, so not that good of an idea.