Introduction of new clown fish

[LandlockedZissou816]

Hey everyone,
I had a clownfish commit suicide the other day, leaving our remaining clownfish alone. My first impulse is to introduce a new clownfish into the tank, but Im worried about the prospect of them not getting along, maybe the old clownfish being territorial. He has been in the tank for about a year. What is the best way to introduce a new clownfish into the tank? Is there something you've done that has worked for you, or is it basically just a matter of buying one and keeping your fingers crossed they get along?
Any input is appreciated!

 

[Frank SM]

You say "he" but is it the male or female that is still alive? The other day - how many days ago? What species?

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Sorry, said “he” out of habit.
The remaining clownfish is a female Ocellaris. The male jumped out 3 weeks ago.

 

[Frank SM]

Ocellaris, in my experience, are pretty mild mannered. Just get a small one about 1/2 her size that is in a tank with several others, as long as it's not the largest. This will almost certainly be a small male. He should submit pretty quickly to her and they should be fine. But be prepared to remove him, if she gets overly aggressive. Some fin grabbing/tearing is normal but if it's too stressful, remove him.

 

[TinyReefObsession]

Hey everyone,
I had a clownfish commit suicide the other day, leaving our remaining clownfish alone. My first impulse is to introduce a new clownfish into the tank, but Im worried about the prospect of them not getting along, maybe the old clownfish being territorial. He has been in the tank for about a year. What is the best way to introduce a new clownfish into the tank? Is there something you've done that has worked for you, or is it basically just a matter of buying one and keeping your fingers crossed they get along?
Any input is appreciated!

Sorry to hear about your fish My friend told me that when he introduced my clowns years ago, he introduced the new, smaller, male, o clown, to the tank, & the female went after him for months & he had to keep separating them… But now he follows her around all day lol he used one of those clear medical boxes (sorry if that’s not the term). Good luck

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Ocellaris, in my experience, are pretty mild mannered. Just get a small one about 1/2 her size that is in a tank with several others, as long as it's not the largest. This will almost certainly be a small male. He should submit pretty quickly to her and they should be fine. But be prepared to remove him, if she gets overly aggressive. Some fin grabbing/tearing is normal but if it's too stressful, remove him.

Thank you!

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Sorry to hear about your fish My friend told me that when he introduced my clowns years ago, he introduced the new, smaller, male, o clown, to the tank, & the female went after him for months & he had to keep separating them… But now he follows her around all day lol he used one of those clear medical boxes (sorry if that’s not the term). Good luck

Thank you!

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I've never had a replacement clown work out. It always ends up in a new tank. That said, it always ends up in a new tank

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

I've never had a replacement clown work out. It always ends up in a new tank. That said, it always ends up in a new tank

How often have you tried it?

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

How often have you tried it?

I've had three. Each time it was the female that lived from the pair. Each time she bullies the new mate to the point I move them.