2 Clowns in the same tank?
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reef_dart21
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well from what i know maroons tend to the more agressive clowfish and should have no toher clownfish with it unless mated but since your tank is so big who knows? i would not do it but it is up to you
R
rcreations
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I have a pair of maroons that now get along great. But I added both at the same time and they still fought for a few days. I'd say try to add a smaller one (male). The female will probably try to kill him for a few days, but if he survives, then they'll get along. With a 125g I'd say go for it.
reefmate75
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Originally Posted by stubbbs
http:///forum/post/2454498
already have a 2-3 inch marroon in a 125g. i would like to add another clown but don't know if this is advisable. any suggestions???
its not advisable...but it can be done with the know how...like someone else said they put 2 in at the same time, thats ok but they will fight to see who will be female...but sence you already have one that isnt a option and i wouldnt want to add them at the same time anyways...i would let that one be in there for 3 months or so let her get used to the tank and add a smaller one..yes the female is going to chase and bite him, but shes just letting him knows whos boss, if the little one fights back take him out she will kill him, put him in the sump let him heal up and replace again
or if you have a extra tank you could try it this way, put a divider in it using egg crate and cut a hole big enough for the smaller to fit through but the female cant, place the smaller on the smaller side and when he fills safe he will go meet the female if she starts to show him to much " attention " he will head for the hole and shell have to leave him alone till hes ready to give it another try this is the best way i know how and you dont have to worry to much about them becuase when he is getting beatten to death he has a safe place to go and recope, you can also do this with mixing clowns and is the best way IMO to do this, ive mixed F.percs and maroons they lived together for over 2 years and if stupid o'll me can do it so can you
sorry i tried to upload a pic i drew so you would understand better but its not letting me
http:///forum/post/2454498
already have a 2-3 inch marroon in a 125g. i would like to add another clown but don't know if this is advisable. any suggestions???
its not advisable...but it can be done with the know how...like someone else said they put 2 in at the same time, thats ok but they will fight to see who will be female...but sence you already have one that isnt a option and i wouldnt want to add them at the same time anyways...i would let that one be in there for 3 months or so let her get used to the tank and add a smaller one..yes the female is going to chase and bite him, but shes just letting him knows whos boss, if the little one fights back take him out she will kill him, put him in the sump let him heal up and replace again
or if you have a extra tank you could try it this way, put a divider in it using egg crate and cut a hole big enough for the smaller to fit through but the female cant, place the smaller on the smaller side and when he fills safe he will go meet the female if she starts to show him to much " attention " he will head for the hole and shell have to leave him alone till hes ready to give it another try this is the best way i know how and you dont have to worry to much about them becuase when he is getting beatten to death he has a safe place to go and recope, you can also do this with mixing clowns and is the best way IMO to do this, ive mixed F.percs and maroons they lived together for over 2 years and if stupid o'll me can do it so can you
sorry i tried to upload a pic i drew so you would understand better but its not letting me