Clownfish Compatibility?

[Claylewis]

Hi, I got a new clown today and she is the same size as the clown already in my tank. The one in my tank used to be a male, but has been alone for about 4 months now.

Will there be a problem with them living together as they are roughly the same size?

 

[jrwoltman]

Are you saying they are both females? If so, you will probably have no issues.

 

[SkullV]

Are you saying they are both females? If so, you will probably have no issues.

Both female would equate to issues. Both males would likely not but could still present aggression issues.

 

[Claylewis]

Both female would equate to issues. Both males would likely not but could still present aggression issues.

So I put her in there and they immediately started going at it and wouldn't let up so I took her out after 5 minutes and returned her. Guess they were both females!

Do you think I would have more luck introducing a significantly smaller one?

 

[fredfish13]

Yes


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[SkullV]

It depends on the species. Some maroon, tomato, cinnamon, etc. will never accept a mate. They do best with a breeder box intro. Most occelaris and percula have no problems.