Clown Question

[Ed Greco]

The male of a mated pair of Ocellaris clowns died (powerhead fatality) and I
want to get another clown to put in with the female still in the tank. What
do you guys think the chances fo them gettign along are? If it is a
problem, what are the chances a local fish store would take the female for
store credit if I were going to buy another pair of clowns?

Thanks, Ed

[John B]

If you were not to get another unsexed clownfish would it not transform into
a male?

That's my understanding of it...but don't quote it on me. I was told in a
little different scenario than you're in that if there's numerous clowns in
a tank, of the same kind, only 2 will sex, 1 male 1 female. If one dies,
the next unsexed clown then takes the position of the lost one. I'm not
sure how or if that applies to a solo clownfish..they're funky in that way.

John

"Ed Greco" <edwin.REMOVE ME TO > wrote in
message ...
> The male of a mated pair of Ocellaris clowns died (powerhead fatality) and
I
> want to get another clown to put in with the female still in the tank.
What
> do you guys think the chances fo them gettign along are? If it is a
> problem, what are the chances a local fish store would take the female for
> store credit if I were going to buy another pair of clowns?
>
> Thanks, Ed
>
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