Newly introduced clownfish

[Bruno]

If you were going to introduce a new clownfish to a tank that already has one in it how would it take you to figure out it's not going to work?

Will the clownfish attack the new clownfish instantly?


TIA

 

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you should be fine, they will fight until the larger one becomes dominant, then turns into a female, then they will become a pair. Just make sure that they are the same species, or they could kill each other.

 

[Bruno]

you should be fine, they will fight until the larger one becomes dominant, then turns into a female, then they will become a pair. Just make sure that they are the same species, or they could kill each other.

Is it a fact that different species will kill each other or is it a 50/50 shot?

Thanks

 

[emerald525]

In my experience when it doesn't work out, it has been pretty instant and I take the clownfish out immediately.

If there is a little nipping some people will wait it out but the solo clowns I have paired that have done the best was when they instantly paired with no fighting.

I just personally don't like to see fish stressed so if there is a hint its not gonna work, I won't risk it.

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Is it a fact that different species will kill each other or is it a 50/50 shot?

Thanks

If you mix a bw and oj clown, it's 50/50. If you mix a percula or ocellaris with a maroon, the percula is as good as dead 99% of the time.

 

[Bruno]

I have a large black and white ocellaris who has been solo in my tank for 6 months and today I was given the opportunity to have a baby black ice 1". At first the B/W chased him for a few but now he could care less and comes over and checks him out here and there.

Do you think it's safe to say he wont kill him?

 

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Yes, the large one will become the female, and they will eventually mate, the female may be agressive, but will certainly not kill the male

 

[Bruno]

Yes, the large one will become the female, and they will eventually mate, the female may be agressive, but will certainly not kill the male

Thank you!!