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johnd185

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i just recently move my clown to a 50 gal tank
so i decided y not buy a mate for it
so i bought a smaller clown(btw false percs)
thay did not fight at all mine rushed at the smaller one
and the smaller one just shivered
but now when i feed them the big one keeps stealing the food
from the little one anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?
 
shyshko08

shyshko08

Member
Originally Posted by johnd185
http:///forum/post/2853871
i just recently move my clown to a 50 gal tank
so i decided y not buy a mate for it
so i bought a smaller clown(btw false percs)
thay did not fight at all mine rushed at the smaller one
and the smaller one just shivered
but now when i feed them the big one keeps stealing the food
from the little one anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?
Mine use to do that also. I was told not to worry about it and that they are competing for dominance. The other one will eventually grow some balls and fight back for food haha. So I suggest you not worry about it. Fish can go without food for a week.
 
lmecher

lmecher

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You have to let them work out dominance issues. Healthy clowns can go without food for a week or so will no ill effects as previously stated above. If the male is bullied to the point of physical injury then I would intervene. You didn't say how long this has been going on. In the begining of their relationship, females will establish the ground rules and make sure the male knows who is in charge, this will go on sometimes for months. She will be all cuddly one day then chase him away the next. What ae you feeding?
 
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johnd185

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im feeding a combo of pellets and frozen brine shrimp and mysis shrimp
also its the beginning of relationship only 3 or 4 days have gone by
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
Too soon to in the relationship to worry. Try giving enough food to occupy the female that will give male a fighting chance.
 
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johnd185

Guest
he fought back this mourning they both got equal shares
but from what ive read their relationship is progressing rather qquickly is that gonna pose a problem?
 
gmann1139

gmann1139

Active Member
Originally Posted by Lmecher
http:///forum/post/2854505
Too soon to in the relationship to worry. Try giving enough food to occupy the female that will give male a fighting chance.
Or splitting where you feed. In other words, drop some food in one corner of the tank, which will draw the female, then look for the male, and drop some food closer to him.
Constantly overfeeding isn't a long-term solution, but sometimes you have to do it, in order to feed the livestock.
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
Originally Posted by Lmecher
http:///forum/post/2854505
Too soon to in the relationship to worry. Try giving enough food to occupy the female that will give male a fighting chance.
You get overfeeding from this,
hmmm interesting. But you are right, would be a very bad idea to cionstantly over feed anything.
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
Check out thread "fighting false percs" in this forum, I posted some pairing information, it may answer your questions.
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
Had to go back and reread,
do you think they are progressing too fast?
I think that is impossible, they just bond at their own rate fast/slow.
 
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johnd185

Guest
well mine have accepted each other and as of this mourning they are sharing food and she has let him into her territory
(only been a few days) i think things are going pretty well
 
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johnd185

Guest
thank you do u think i already had a female and just bought a male and thats y its going so quickly?
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
What you have is the perfect scenerio for pairing clowns. Good job,

Now may they go forth and multiply.

Good Luck with them.
 
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johnd185

Guest
well if its going this fast
ill just wait and see if they do mate
they dont need an anemone right
if i do i have tg lighting (bta is my best choice cause im crappy with anemones
)
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
Originally Posted by johnd185
http:///forum/post/2854834
well if its going this fast
ill just wait and see if they do mate
they dont need an anemone right
if i do i have tg lighting (bta is my best choice cause im crappy with anemones
)
Your answers:
They don't need an anemone.
Prpoer lighting is a must.
A bta is the best choice for an anemone.
Go slow, your tank should be up and running for appx 6 months before adding an anemone. Anyone can keep them if you provide it with it's basic needs. Even you
 
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johnd185

Guest
ill talk to u in 6 months then(or sooner if my clowns mate
)
btw. what do i need to take care of nemo babies
i have six gal tank already
 
lmecher

lmecher

Member
I have a bonded pair of Ocellaris, they have been together for over 2 years. I have had no spawns to date. It may be a while for yours too

Raising fry is complicated, I have no experience. I am hoping to one day try.
 
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