Mating a clownfish pair

[Kirschy17]

Hey guys,

I had a pair of platinum percula cliwns but sadly lost one of them to brook. The one that died was bigger-> female.

Now i got myself a 2nd clown. Hes about half the size of the first one so the established one becomes the new female. So far for theory.

After qt the smaller clown is in the dt for a week now. The established one is hosting my rbta. While the small one went straight to the nem the established one showed some aggression and the smaller one hasnt tried hosting the anemone yet.

They dont fight and the tank is big enough for the small one to avoid the bigger one.

Im just curious how mating should go about and how long that would take.

Aslong as they dont kill/hurt eachother im fine to wait right?

Appreciate any tips/experience in the topic.

The new one is a classic orange/black percula clown.

 

[KrisReef]

They may pair up, or not. They are particular just like people. If they are not fighting all the time, then there is a good chance that they will become mates in time. How long has it been since your female died? It will take time for the new dominate fish to settle into that new role.

 

[Kirschy17]

Been 2,5 months but only 1month since the large one is in the tank again. He was 6weeks in qt to treat the brook. The big one is defending his teretory but hes not chasing him or anything.

 

[KrisReef]

When/if they start sharing the bubble tip then they will be mates. In their time it may happen, or else I would expect the larger female to grow to be more aggressive towards the smaller Fish and routinely chase the little guy. They are picky, but necessity may work in your favor. Be patient, they’ll probably work out based upon their current low aggression so far.