And then there was one.....

[Woodyth]

My clown decided to take the jump last night, and I found him in my dogs toys this morning. They have been in the tank since the start. Pretty rough morning for me. What happens now? Can I buy another and hope they get along, or what's the best practice here. Should I buy 2?

 

[Reverend Turtle]

Get one that is smaller, and it should be ok. I've done this many times over the years, and have never had a problem. By smaller I mean an inch or less, they are instantly submissive to the existing clownfish.

 

[Woodyth]

DOes it have to be another Picasso, or any old perc will do?

 

[melanotaenia]

Also get an acclimation box that you can put the new one in just in case your established clown attacks it at first which has been known to happen.

 

[RC Corals]

Expect there to be "posturing" and some bumping around, but shouldn't be any real harm done if new one is smaller and understands it's place.

 

[Reverend Turtle]

It doesn't have to be a picasso, any perc is fine.

 

[D-Nak]

Do you know if it was the male or female that jumped? Since you referred to it as ‘him’ does that mean it was the male?

 

[Woodyth]

It was larger one so think it was female.

 

[Reverend Turtle]

It was larger one so think it was female.

Larger is dominant so yeah female. That's why I always add a sub 1" fish, they are always non sexed or male. The original fish will become female if it isn't already.

 

[Woodyth]

Anyone bought any online recently? Who's good?