replacing clowns

[robin.gordon1]

I remember reading a post of something like this a while back but now that
something has nabbed one of my clowns it's time for a replacement. I had
noticed that although they shared the tank one clown would protect his furry
mushrooms from the other so I assumed that they hadn't paired off so would
this make it easier to replace the lost one.
I have been told to have not more than two in the same tank as if they
paired off then they would kill off any rivals for their anemone. the same
person recommended adding a larger clown to ensure that it would have less
hassle.
opinions anyone?

Robin

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robin.gordon1 wrote:


> I assumed that they hadn't paired off

not the safest of guesses, as they were both alive, they were either still
to young to figure it out, or a pair that just only kinda got along

> would this make it easier to replace the lost one.
nope

> I have been told to have not more than two in the same tank as if they
> paired off then they would kill off any rivals for their anemone.
no, not even though keep reading

> same person recommended adding a larger clown to ensure that it would have
> less hassle.
> opinions anyone?
shoot your "person" :D

if you add a large clown you will be introducing a female to a tank with a
female, it only ends badly.

introduce the smallest clown or clowns you can find. those will be juvinle
and unsexed, they will figure out things on there own 1 will upgrade to
female and the rest wont.

>
> Robin