two clowns?

[debbie]

Hi, I currently have a tomato clown. I am not interested in breeding clowns but love this type of fish so much.
I would like to know if it is possible :thinking: to add another clown with my already tomato clown?
I don't want fighting and aggression, what type of clown would be recommended?
:happyfish

 

[agent 14]

try getting a clown the same size as the other that way they wont fight:happy: :yes: :yes:

 

[debbie]

Thanks, even if it is a clown of another type?
What kind would you recommend? Keep in mind my tank is a 10 gal
:happyfish

 

[bang guy]

I've never kept Tomato Clownfish so just consider this an educated guess.
I would imagine that the only Clownfish you might be able to add would be an immature Tomato Clownfish.
I'm not convinced that a 10 gallon tank is large enough to house two Tomato Clowns though.

 

[*bta*]

do not add one of the same size!! get a smaller one or an immature one as bang said, if you get one the same size you take the chance of getting two females

 

[viper_930]

I don't think a 10 gallon is big enough for 2 tomatos either. They will get pretty big.

 

[agent 14]

if you get a smaller one then you have the chance of them mating
which he said he didnt want

 

[viper_930]

Originally posted by AGENT 14
if you get a smaller one then you have the chance of them mating
which he said he didnt want
But if you get one the same size then they will fight.

 

[*bta*]

and even if they mate what happens? the lay eggs possibly in a few months, you dont have to try and raise the fry, the fry would make a good snack for the fish

 

[debbie]

Thank you all for your replies. I think I will well enough alone. I am a sucker for baby fry, if they had fry I would want to raise them and do not have the tank or space for that. So I will just keep mr. tomato as my buddy and enjoy my tank :jumping:
Hey, by the way, if you only have one clown would it automatically be a female or male?
Thanks again all, have a nice day :happyfish

 

[viper_930]

It would be Ms. Tomato.

 

[debbie]

Thank you Viper

Would that be the same for a green chromis too?
:happyfish

 

[viper_930]

As far as I know, chromises can't change sexes, and neither can damsels (except for clownfish of course).

 

[bang guy]

That would be Mr. Chromis.
Chromis start as immature females. The top Female of the Shoal will become male. The next two top females in the shoal will mature to become breeders.

 

[debbie]

Thanks for the replies. You have both been a big help
:jumping: