It could likely cohabitate with the saddlebacks clowns as well. This is due mainly to their naturally aggressive and territorial nature. If you already have one clownfish and are thinking of adding a second one to your tank, be sure the new addition is smaller and of the same species. That way, the larger one can morph into a female, which will lessen its hostile tendencies. Bigger is better when it comes to tank size for clownfish, so be sure your two clowns are kept in an aquarium no smaller than 20 gallons.
Different species of clownfish will fight each other if they feel threatened or that their territory is being invaded. Maroon clowns are the most aggressive and will not only kill but also eat smaller species of clownfish! If multiple pairs are placed together in a community tank, the pairs will often fight to the death until there is only one pair remaining. Adding an anemone will often increase aggression in both wild-caught and tank-bred clownfish. The clowns will likely fight, even to the death, for the right to host the anemone.
To reduce clownfish aggression and create a more peaceful community tank environment, you should ensure you are keeping them in as large of an aquarium as possible — the bigger, the better! Also, you should try to mimic their natural habitat as closely as possible, which is that of an oceanic coral reef — warm water, lush plants, live rock, sandy bottom, etc. As well, allowing for periods of darkness 12 hours will also help since clownfish tend to be more aggressive during the day when there is plenty of sun light.
Having more than one anemone in the tank is also a good idea as this prevents the clownfish from having to compete to host it. Finally, making sure to only keep clownfish of the same species and no more than two per tank is also recommended. When confined to a small aquarium, some of the bigger species of clownfish may attack or bully the smaller ones due to their aggressive and territorial nature.
Thanks for reading and good luck with your clownfish saltwater aquarium! Matt Pedersen advises. In the wild, many clownfish live in social groups of a dominant female, a male, and one or more subordinate sexually immature male juveniles.
Social pressure keeps the younger ones, not part of the pair, from maturing. They patiently wait their turn. Images of clownfish in the wild reveal many species in groups, including Saddlebacks A.
You may find big colonies of clownfish among large aggregations of anemones, with multiple pairs sharing adjacent spaces. However, I would never expect a group of a certain species to work, most notably the Maroon clown Premnas biaculeatus.
There is definite merit in adding all the fish at the same time as juveniles. Thanks :P. One pair unless very short term or from same clutch. I have 4 false percs together for 18 months in a Tank raised from the same clutch i think makes a big difference. The standard rule of just one pair certainly applies to wild caught.
Tank raised just don't exhibit the same behaviors. Mine have yet to pair off and I haven't seen any eggs though they go through the cleaning behaviors. Find More Posts by Frogmanx Originally Posted by Frogmanx I'm not sure mine will ever pair up.
Tank raised are not the same as wild caught. At this point even if they do pair up, I feel they have been better off in my tank than with the average nemo fish buyer. Originally Posted by jc Originally Posted by elegance coral. Very, very, very, very risky. Even in a Clarkii's can get large and very nasty. They also claim rather large territories for a clown fish.
Just a 1 pair per tank for real. Originally Posted by reefbegood. I think even if they're from the same clutch, it will eventually implode Do not be mad when I post this, and I am not trying to start a war or anything, but this has to be the single most frequently asked question in this forum.
I have no idea how many times it has been asked, discussed and answered over the years. If you are really interested in an answer, I would recommend checking the FAQ or using the search function. If you just want to chat, go for it! Not trying to rain on your parade! Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all! I think everyone knows what the rule is. One pair per tank. I think they are looking for people who have been successful breaking the rules so they can do what they want.
I bought 4 and its worked out great for a year and a half. If they pair up now and I end up with 2, I was very adequately warned. At this point even the victims likely would have done worse in a tank less well maintained than mine.
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