maroons fighting

[clown1234567]

well my 1st post havent been on for a long time forgot my old account password but i jsut put a new tank up and got to maroon clowns and as u know they are fighting i jsut forgot how long does this behavior usually go on for??? the bigger one has the other put in the corner

 

[perfectdark]

That would depend on weather or not the bigger one wants to dominate or erraticate. If its willing to accept the smaller ones submisssion it will prob only take a short time. As much abuse as it can handle before it submits. If its a very territorial clown it very well might just beat the smaller one to death. Keep and eye on them IMO It can go either way.

 

[clown1234567]

yea!!! well so far no fins nipped at the smaller one they were in 2diffrent tanks to themselves thats why im worried they might be both females stupid ***** the fish are actually healthy though for a change!!! but ealier the little one was vibrating close to the bigger female im guessing ill try to get my pics up it says they are to big

 

[sambasam]

you can put a smaller tank kind of like a holder tank in the main tank and let it stay there for a few days. this way she cant get attacked and they will get to know eachother with out any violance.

 

[clown1234567]

just took this pic as u can see the bigger one has the smaller one in the corner.

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by clown1234567
but ealier the little one was vibrating close to the bigger female
thats a sign of submission. If the larger one accepts this then your all set, IMO.

 

[clown1234567]

i hope so theyve been doing it since last night and at the same time the big one vibrates as well they are both eating fine wich is good he bigger one doesnt stop it from eating!!!
also can i put a condy anenome in with them do maroons host them i know i had one about a year ago and it ate my percula

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by clown1234567
i hope so theyve been doing it since last night and at the same time the big one vibrates as well they are both eating fine wich is good he bigger one doesnt stop it from eating!!!
also can i put a condy anenome in with them do maroons host them i know i had one about a year ago and it ate my percula

You can put your anemone in there, however its a gamble as to weather or not your fish will be safe. Condis and clowns are not found together ever so I do not think your chances of them hosting are good. And IMO, IME condy's are a tad more aggressive than other anemones. I had one too that ate a clown of mine. Although all anemones should be considered fish eaters this one just seemed more preditory than my BTA.

 

[clown1234567]

yea my BTA that i had and my carpet anenome i had never ate anything lol i still would have had that pair and anenome if my heater didnt go up to about 110 degrees when i was sleeping i thik htey were gonna lay also

 

[petieaztec]

i would get some more rock so the one being attacked can have a refuge, just an idea.

 

[clown1234567]

Originally Posted by petieaztec
i would get some more rock so the one being attacked can have a refuge, just an idea.

yea i have to clean my old rock off and all that

 

[skipperdz]

condy's arent the best for clowns...BTAs and LTAs work much better