Question regarding my clownfish and pairing it with another.

apitts92

New Member
Hey everyone,
I've had my tank set up now for about a year and a half, so I feel like I've mastered most of the basics, although I know I still have a great deal to learn.
I 'inherited' my saltwater tank as a 30 gallon with only an Ocellaris Clown, Yellow Tail Damsel, and Flame Hawkfish. Time went by and I got a 125 gallon, and my current setup contains that same Ocellaris Clown, Dogface Puffer, Vlamingi Tang, and Diamond Goby.
Awhile back I got a second Ocellaris clown (despite many people at my LFS saying not to), and the two clowns clearly became a pair. They slept together, spent literally every waking moment together. Never left each other's sides. One of them ended up on the floor one morning when I woke up (honestly not even sure how it happened as I have a hood on my aquarium.
My clown acts so much differently now. One good thing I guess is that he interacts with the other fish now, even going as far to literally 'mimic' them (it's pretty cool). Anyway, my question is this -- what do you guys have to say/suggest about getting a new male clown for my female?
 

al&burke

Active Member
Sorry about your clown, just make sure you get a smaller Osc. I have had to do this before, there can be some aggression but you have a large tank. Good luck.
 

jay0705

Well-Known Member
Stick w ocellerious clowns too. They tend to sum of the less aggressive.if you want another fish. Wrasse or what ev u could add it w the clown. Then he s not the only new fish. This helps w aggression too
 
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