percs???

[boadyboom]

I have a question on my 2 percs i had bought a mated pair and the bigger one died of ick i added another perc about a month later and the 2 get along fine there bout the same size but the newer one is more of an orange and the older one is more redish but the rest of the markings are the same are they different species or is the coloring just differnt and no big deal thanks====

 

[pufferman]

They are the same species. Ocellaris clowns can be highly variable in terms of color and marking pattern.

 

[boadyboom]

thanks c---an these pair up and if so how would i know?

 

[pufferman]

You would have a much better luck if they are not the same sized because in that way it will accelerate the process of establishing which --- each clownfish is going to be. If they seem to enjoy each other's company (physically associated, not just getting along), then you can say they might've paired up. They might even show some breeding behaviors.