I think I bought a paired Clown

[Kvandenplas]

Hey all, first time posting to the form here! Long time freshwater guy that recently got in to saltwater.
Currently have a 16g nano reef up and running. My original fish stock was going to be 1 Clown and 1 Royal Gramma. I just added my clown yesterday, however I think I may have bought a clown that was paired with the smaller one in his tank. My LFS didnt say anything about it (and they would mention it if they were aware) but since this is my first clownfish ever i wasn't sure how to distinguish their behavior when adapting to new surroundings vs. Their behavior if they just lost their mate. If the behavior continues part of me wants to go pick up the other clown.

I think I already know the answer but would 2 clowns and a RG be too much for a 16g?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I think 2 clowns and a RG would be perfect in that tank. Nice tank by the way

 

[TokenReefer]

 

[Kvandenplas]

I think 2 clowns and a RG would be perfect in that tank. Nice tank by the way

Thank you for the reply! I might be making another trip tonight to the lfs. Hopefully the little guy is still there

 

[albano]

If they were ‘paired’… the larger one is probably the female

 

[Kvandenplas]

If they were ‘paired’… the larger one is probably the female

Hey all, first time posting to the form here! Long time freshwater guy that recently got in to saltwater.
Currently have a 16g nano reef up and running. My original fish stock was going to be 1 Clown and 1 Royal Gramma. I just added my clown yesterday, however I think I may have bought a clown that was paired with the smaller one in his tank. My LFS didnt say anything about it (and they would mention it if they were aware) but since this is my first clownfish ever i wasn't sure how to distinguish their behavior when adapting to new surroundings vs. Their behavior if they just lost their mate. If the behavior continues part of me wants to go pick up the other clown.

I think I already know the answer but would 2 clowns and a RG be too much for a 16g?

Update for everyone. I went back to my lfs and got the second clown (luckily still there). Unless clowns pair immediately, they were definitely a pair. Swimming together now!

 

[TheSharksDen]

Hey all, first time posting to the form here! Long time freshwater guy that recently got in to saltwater.
Currently have a 16g nano reef up and running. My original fish stock was going to be 1 Clown and 1 Royal Gramma. I just added my clown yesterday, however I think I may have bought a clown that was paired with the smaller one in his tank. My LFS didnt say anything about it (and they would mention it if they were aware) but since this is my first clownfish ever i wasn't sure how to distinguish their behavior when adapting to new surroundings vs. Their behavior if they just lost their mate. If the behavior continues part of me wants to go pick up the other clown.

I think I already know the answer but would 2 clowns and a RG be too much for a 16g?

I would get the other clown for it and also keep the royal gamma. Tank looks big enough for those 3 fish. Enjoy!

 

[Kvandenplas]

I would get the other clown for it and also keep the royal gamma. Tank looks big enough for those 3 fish. Enjoy!

When I went home to plant some corals they were all hanging towards the front and werent antagonizing or going at each other which is awesome! Im glad the Royal warmed up so quickly, some people add them and wont see them much for months. Its like the lunar eclipse of fish