Safe to Add Another Clownfish? - Aquarium Advice

Squado · 01-28-2007, 06:47 PM

For my last and final fish in my 29 gallon, I was thinking about adding another percula clownfish. The question is, I have a six line wrasse, purple firefish, and a percula already, so since I a percula already, will they fight if add a second one? So far all of my fish are very peaceful and get along great. If I add the second clownfish:

1. Does it have to be a Percula, or can it be another type clownfish?
2. Does it have to be larger, smaller, or the same size? (To Bond or be compatible)
3. Is it possible for the two to bond with eachother if I decide to go with another percula? If so, what size clownfish should I get in relevance to the one I have already which is on the larger size.

TIA............

**melosu58** · 01-28-2007, 07:21 PM

I`m just wondering if you got a smaller one would they end up pairing up. I definitely would not get another type as your tank is too small and they would fight too much. I would either get a much smaller or much bigger in the hope that they would pair up.

Squado · 01-28-2007, 07:27 PM

ok, I guess im winding up getting another percula. Probably go with a small one as the one I have now is pretty big for the tank. How do you know if they pair up? I mean, most likely the fish will get along, but what are the signs of a successful pair?

**melosu58** · 01-28-2007, 07:58 PM

Hosting a coral together, swimming around together and not killing each other.

**Ziggy953** · 01-29-2007, 01:05 PM

Im glad this question has come up because I would like to get another myself. Anyone out there have success in adding a second clown and getting them to pair up? I would love to hear about it!

MT79 · 01-31-2007, 03:30 PM

Definitely go with a smaller Percula if you get another clown. The one in your tank may have fully matured into a female. Two females are guaranteed to fight until one dies or is removed. Getting a small(approx. 1"-1.5"), young clown will assure it is either still sexually immature or male.

loyalrogue · 01-31-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melosu58

Hosting a coral together, swimming around together and not killing each other.

LOL

That's darn near footer material there.

01-28-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
Squado Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328 Images: 3	Safe to Add Another Clownfish? For my last and final fish in my 29 gallon, I was thinking about adding another percula clownfish. The question is, I have a six line wrasse, purple firefish, and a percula already, so since I a percula already, will they fight if add a second one? So far all of my fish are very peaceful and get along great. If I add the second clownfish: 1. Does it have to be a Percula, or can it be another type clownfish? 2. Does it have to be larger, smaller, or the same size? (To Bond or be compatible) 3. Is it possible for the two to bond with eachother if I decide to go with another percula? If so, what size clownfish should I get in relevance to the one I have already which is on the larger size. TIA............

01-28-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,847 Images: 73	I`m just wondering if you got a smaller one would they end up pairing up. I definitely would not get another type as your tank is too small and they would fight too much. I would either get a much smaller or much bigger in the hope that they would pair up. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

01-28-2007, 07:58 PM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,847 Images: 73	Hosting a coral together, swimming around together and not killing each other. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

01-29-2007, 01:05 PM	#5
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,286 Images: 5	Im glad this question has come up because I would like to get another myself. Anyone out there have success in adding a second clown and getting them to pair up? I would love to hear about it! __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-31-2007, 03:30 PM	#6
MT79 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: philadelphia. PA. Posts: 2,655 Images: 23	Definitely go with a smaller Percula if you get another clown. The one in your tank may have fully matured into a female. Two females are guaranteed to fight until one dies or is removed. Getting a small(approx. 1"-1.5"), young clown will assure it is either still sexually immature or male. __________________ Mike

01-28-2007, 07:27 PM	#3
Squado Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328 Images: 3	ok, I guess im winding up getting another percula. Probably go with a small one as the one I have now is pretty big for the tank. How do you know if they pair up? I mean, most likely the fish will get along, but what are the signs of a successful pair?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Apparently finished cycle...safe to add Livestock?	Wah	Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	5	07-10-2007 01:00 PM
Fish/tank safe paint/add on pvc n nozzles?	Feron	General Hardware/Equipment Discussion	1	01-18-2006 12:59 PM
Add LR at startup or Cycle and then add it???	arminkropp	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	3	12-21-2004 09:46 PM
Mixing Clownfish! plus Whats your favorite clownfish?	philly	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	11	09-06-2004 08:30 PM
When is safe to add the fishes?	Sandy29	Freshwater & Brackish - Getting Started	5	08-06-2004 02:27 PM