clownfish

[mbachota]

I have a ocellaris clown and I just bought an oxyn clown about the same size. At first the ocellaris clown didnt really mind the oxyn clown in the anemone but now it does. I had a black clown with the ocellaris and it was fine but it was a baby unlike the new clown. Has anybody had these two together with no problem or should I give it sometime for the ocellaris clown let the onyx back in its home?

 

[slayer]

The difference in species is no issue. i have many cross species paired clownfish. The issue your likely facing is that the two clowns are the same size and now one will have to establish dominance. They are going to bicker and fight until one subdues. If you must take the clown out, you need to get a smaller or larger clownfish if you wish to replace it.

 

[carpenter981]

slayer;622020 wrote: the difference in species is no issue. I have many cross species paired clownfish. The issue your likely facing is that the two clowns are the same size and now one will have to establish dominance. They are going to bicker and fight until one subdues. If you must take the clown out, you need to get a smaller or larger clownfish if you wish to replace it.

+1

 

[jj ocean]

<span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: Verdana">What size and how long have you had your single Occ clown? </span></span>
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<span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: Verdana">If your Occ is over 1.5" and has been the only clown for several months - odds are it is a female. If that clown is a female, you can only go with a known male or juvenile. A larger clown won't resolve the problem. As mentioned above - species isn't your issue.</span></span>
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<span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: Verdana">As long as no fin tearing, no other damage and both clowns are eating - I'd let it play out a week or two. If not you'll need to separate and re-try. If the second attempt fails with these 2, I'd say you have 2 females.</span></span>

 

[mbachota]

Yea the onyx isnt looking very good when I got home tonight. His fins arent looking good and I feed him and he didnt eat. I took the ocellaris clown out and going to take him to the LFS tom. Hes been with smaller ones and no problem. Hes just straight up mean so hopefully the onyx with be fine. Any suggestions on getting him healthy?