Opinions on Maroon Clownfish

[Chayo]

Hello, looking for opinions and thoughts on what type of maroon clownfish to add to my reef. Interested to hear other reefers experiences, pros and cons. Also want to know which maroon member will more likely host in the rbta I have. Thanks!

 

[Oldreefer44]

It is my understanding that they are all basically the same fish, just different color variations. Have owned several of them and all have have hosted RBTA's so doubt it matters which variation you choose.

 

[Chayo]

can I add 4 to my tank. I have 6 nems that could use attention all relatively close to each other Or would they just end up fighting to the death

 

[Bayareareefer18]

I have a pair of maroons. Took them a year but now they won't leave the btas and are very protective of them.

 

[jtf74]

Didn't know there was more than one type of maroon. Anyhow love mine and rbta is natural host so should work out. I wouldn't add more than two and make sure one is much larger. Add the smaller first.

 

[Chayo]

There’s a couple variations listed in LA website but yeah maybe 4 is pushing it since I have heard they are territorial.

 

[TxReefer21]

I have a pair of maroons. Took them a year but now they won't leave the btas and are very protective of them.

I have a Lighting maroon and looking into getting a RBTA do you think he/she would quickly home it Is it normal for them to host an anemone quickly ?

 

[jtf74]

I have a Lighting maroon and looking into getting a RBTA do you think he/she would quickly home it Is it normal for them to host an anemone quickly ?

Both my maroons were captive bred and may have never even seen a nem. Both went right to the RBTA in a couple days.

 

[TxReefer21]

Both my maroons were captive bred and may have never even seen a nem. Both went right to the RBTA in a couple days.

Very nice. I’ll have to give it a go. It’s just weird seeing my clown host a blank corner.

 

[BanjoBandito]

I have nothing to add other than they are OFFICIALLY AN AMPHIPRION NOW!!!

 

[DeniseAndy]

Maroons can get quite large. Do not do 4 unless you want dead ones. A pair would be fine, just get them as juveniles and let them hash out the details.
All maroon clowns are the same species (Premnas biaculeatus) unless it is a hybrid.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Oops, forgot that. Make that Amphiprion biaculeatus.

 

[Wrigley&Ivy17]

I have a gold stripe and green bta....They have yet to decide to become besties. I'm hoping one day.

 

[Chayo]

I have a gold stripe and green bta....They have yet to decide to become besties. I'm hoping one day.

How long has the wait been, do you try anything to encourage the meet up. I saw a video online where a guy introduces the fish right away to the nems to promote the relationship

 

[Chayo]

Maroons can get quite large. Do not do 4 unless you want dead ones. A pair would be fine, just get them as juveniles and let them hash out the details.
All maroon clowns are the same species (Premnas biaculeatus) unless it is a hybrid.

Okay I’ll stick to two and hope they become role model citizens

 

[dedragon]

There’s a couple variations listed in LA website but yeah maybe 4 is pushing it since I have heard they are territorial.

Dont buy from LA they have gotten so much worse over the years with fish being sick. It just the color or pattern you want though, all else is the same

Maroons can get quite large. Do not do 4 unless you want dead ones. A pair would be fine, just get them as juveniles and let them hash out the details.
All maroon clowns are the same species (Premnas biaculeatus) unless it is a hybrid.

Yep only 2, they will also more than likely attack you when you put your hands in the water, maroons are mean but still my favorite clownfish

 

[dedragon]

Okay I’ll stick to two and hope they become role model citizens

lol they wont, wait for your first big surprise tag by the female, doesnt really hurt but will give you a jump when not expecting it

 

[Mical]

I have a pair of mated maroons that are coming up on 18yrs old. (and have the original BTA and it's 22 clones)

 

[Chayo]

I have a pair of mated maroons that are coming up on 18yrs old. (and have the original BTA and it's 22 clones)

That is amazing, good job! Thanks fo sharing!

 

[Chayo]

If I buy two bigger looking maroons will one change sex so that they are male and female? Or just kill each other