Sexing maroons?

[sleeper]

Hey all, as the title suggests, what is the most effective way to --- maroon clowns?

 

[f1shman]

I don't think you can.. clownfish have no --- until they have a mate, then the larger one usually becomes female, and the smaller one male.

 

[sleeper]

I thought they did have a --- but it could change?
So, if I wanted to have a oair, I should just try and introduce a smaller maroon in there?

 

[f1shman]

I think they have no --- until they "need" to have one (when they find a mate) ya usually thats the best, not too small, but smaller then the other one. Its funny how in the ocean the bigger one is always the female... crazy lol

 

[sleeper]

"NO, baby, you're not too big, there's just a lot of you to love..."

 

[rstiles]

all are males the strongest one will change over , it would have been best to add 2 or 3 at the same time (a pair and a spare) once one is in tank it will bully any other almost to death,how ever it can be done.useing tank diverers,or a trap with the lid almost closed so the smaller one can hide , it will swim in main tank and just go their for safty after a week or two the other one will get along. it worked for me .