clown trouble

[Wiz]

Hey guys, I have had an occelaris clown for about 10 months. Hes a bit over an inch. I was at the lfs and decided to pick him up a friend. I did get a nano occelaris and the two are getting along great. Here's the trouble. While looking I happened accross another type of clown I really liked. I looked it up and it had the same description as the occelaris temperment wise. It is also about the same size as my original clown. So I decided to give him a try. Its called a spotcinctis clown. Anyway, things went fine for about 3 hours. Then my clown decided he did not like the yellow invader. He was chasing it and beating him up. Eventually I put in a suction cupped container and segragated the newcomer. After that my clown settled down with his new nano buddy. So, is there any chanse these two might eventually like each other? I really like this new one. Hate to see it go. Any suggestions?

 

[Shep]

Can't have three in a tank, sorry. The two you put in look to have paired up and so any new clown that is added will be attacked.

 

[Wiz]

Can't have three in a tank, sorry. The two you put in look to have paired up and so any new clown that is added will be attacked.

I know people that have 3 without trouble. And in a small tank two. 30gal. But maybe that's anexception to the rule. Also the nano was added at the same time as the spot. You think the paired that quick?

 

[Shep]

I would say that 99% of the time trying to add three to a small tank will end with at least one dead. They could have paired that quick, was the first clown you put in smaller than the one that was in there?

 

[Wiz]

The nano I added is about half inch. Smaller than the original. The spotcinctis is about the same size. Man I'm bummed:--( really liked the spot. Hope my lfs will trade him for something else. :-(

 

[Wiz]

back to the LFS he went. man that really stinks. I guess that's what I get for not doing the proper amount of research. at least the Nano paired Up well

 

[Shep]

The nano I added is about half inch. Smaller than the original. The spotcinctis is about the same size. Man I'm bummed:--( really liked the spot. Hope my lfs will trade him for something else. :-(

Sorry to hear that but at least you did not have any fish get killed, they paired up fast probably due to the size difference. live and learn! lol

 

[AdamNC]

That would have been my excuse to set up a second tank :wink:

 

[Omegareefer0]

That would have been my excuse to set up a second tank :wink:

Haha, that's good stuff right there.

 

[Wiz]

Fiance says I'm on reef lockdown until we have a house. Lol

 

[Omegareefer0]

Fiance says I'm on reef lockdown until we have a house. Lol

Same here I just get the one I'm building.

 

[jayjigga]

Pairing takes a while, so don't think you're in the clear just yet. Clowns are touchy creatures, and I am definitely a fan of spotcinctus clowns, but their full size make them a poor fit with anyone but their own kind. It may have helped withstanding bigger tank and multiple hosts, but it's still a toss up on success. I agree with the second tank suggestions, haha

 

[abinder]

Like the old saying goes "two's company, three's a crowd".
(in a small tank)


Allen