clarki and maroon clowns
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captained
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Clowns do not get along with other clowns- they fight to the death. Maroons are supposedly the most aggressive, and Clakiis the most likely to bond with an anemone.
You can get mated pairs of clowns, and sometimes- if you're lucky, if you get 2 different sizes they will pair off- clowns are hermaphrodites and the larger will become the female. Your best bet for 2 clowns would be an already mated pair of clarkiis, since they usualy won't bother other fish unless the other fish is perceived as threatening their anemone.
You can get mated pairs of clowns, and sometimes- if you're lucky, if you get 2 different sizes they will pair off- clowns are hermaphrodites and the larger will become the female. Your best bet for 2 clowns would be an already mated pair of clarkiis, since they usualy won't bother other fish unless the other fish is perceived as threatening their anemone.
justinl
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I would suggest getting both of those fish at a very young age because from my experience younger clowns seem to get along better than older ones do when put together. Try to get 2 clowns the same size (like 2 1.5 inch baby clowns).
This will better your chances.
I have a skunk and a maroon that get along fine. They even share an anemone.
This will better your chances.
I have a skunk and a maroon that get along fine. They even share an anemone.
salty james
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Yep I tend to agree. Clowns need to be put in at the same time as youngsters. Otherwise they seem to kill eachother.
dpittman
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I have a pair of maroons in with a pair of ocellaris clowns in the same tank. The tank is 250 gallons so they have lots of room. BUT they all stay together. I think it is possible if you by them all as really small juveniles. I can't say what will happen when they get older. If you really want to try it then go for it; just keep a close eye on em and make sure you can take one back if you need to.
