Another clown mixing question

[AdamNC]

I have a pretty established Maroon Clown hosting in an RBTA. He's only about 1 1/2" - 2". Atm he's housed with a Royal Gramma and a Lawnmower Blenny and is not aggressive towards either but attacks the algae magnet every time it sweeps by him and his anemone. Would it be a bad idea to add an OC or a Perc to the tank? I've heard of 2 types of clowns mixing together (buddying up not breeding) and sharing the same anemone with no issues before as long as the less aggressive fish is smaller when introduced.

 

[jayjigga]

Maroon + any fish really = almost certain doom for the new addition. Maroons are mean.

 

[Pete polyp]

How big is the tank? That will definitely be a determining factor.

 

[haleyf1024]

Following. I want to get a baby maroon for my 110 but already have 2 larger black oc.

 

[Pete polyp]

Maroon + any fish really = almost certain doom for the new addition. Maroons are mean.

This is true.

 

[AdamNC]

Bah guess I'll have to wait til the 150 is set up. Wife wants to do a fowlr soon.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Yea in a bigger tank it can be done but it would be best to introduce at the same time.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

I will have to see if I can find it, but I do remember a member mixing maroon clowns and either percula or ocellaris clowns that ended up breeding. It can be done, but I would recommend having a solid backup plan.