Is there a chance 2 maroons can coexist with 2 skunks?

adaminelpaso

New Member
Tank is 180gal with 3 anemones. Any chance all 4 clowns will co-exist peacefully? The maroons are agressive towards the skunks which I just (stupidly) added. If I have to, and I believe I do, I will move the 2 skunks to my fuge along with a purple lta.
Does anyone have maroons co-existing with any other clowns in their aquariums???
 

bang guy

Moderator
Hmmm. I would guess that the probability is low of long term peaceful existence. A mature Maroon female is going to claim an area of about nine square feet.
If the Maroons have chosen a home in a corner then there's a better chance. If they claimed the middle, which is typical for Maroons, then there is very little chance the female Maroon will allow another female Clownfish in her space.
 

adaminelpaso

New Member
Well this could be a great moment in aquarium history...hopefully it will last. Here's what happened regarding my original post...
I have two pairs of clowns. Maroons and Skunks. I have 2 anemones, a rose bta and a massive green carpet. Well each pair is hosting in their respective anemone virtually right next to each other and co-existing very peacefully. I think the maroon (female) is a little weary of getting too close to the carpet but the skunks have found a happy refuge there. I'm feeding the carpet well to keep it docile but it's really beautiful to watch the two pairs happy and each peaceful in their respective anemone. And of course...I couldn't be happier.
:)
Adam
 
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