Clownfish
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Mini Coop
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Clowns get along really well with many other fish. I think we would need to know your size of tank, whether it is a reef or just fish only. More info would help with what stock would be good for you! :)
As @Jena Cooper already mentioned, more info please.
Also I like to ad how long you have that clown in there and what kind of clown fish is it "pics"
Also I like to ad how long you have that clown in there and what kind of clown fish is it "pics"
Note - if you plan to add more clowns, be careful. If you end up w/ 2x females in the tank - it could be a fight to the death.
I absolutely hate using other peoples experiences as proof, but some misguided advice lead to an unfortunate loss. Always research research & never take anyone's word, even the best pros here. Multiple sources needed
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/clownfish-tail-gone.287706/
I absolutely hate using other peoples experiences as proof, but some misguided advice lead to an unfortunate loss. Always research research & never take anyone's word, even the best pros here. Multiple sources needed
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/clownfish-tail-gone.287706/
Lynn52
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The Red Sea clown is a different species so no. The Darwin is an oscellaris clown so that would be fine if you got a very small juvi, smaller than your current clown, that hasn't turned female. The one you have has likely already turned
Lynn52
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A snowflake or Darwin would probably work, both are oscelaris, but you need to get one that is young, smaller than your other clown or you risk it having turned female already. Still no guarantee things will work out but chances are better.
clownvalk3
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Thank you for the information. What other fish go well clowns and firefish in a 75. I had ciclids before I did salt water and the killed each other I don't know if I want to risk that with high dollar darwins or snowflakes.
On a small note too, I would not get the biggest clown in the tank they have at the lfs (even if it's smaller than your current) because it will most likely be a female as well. Extra reassurance to hope to not have a female
there is a good chance that your current female will most likely punk the new guy just to show dominance fyi. I got two clowns at the same time but the female did that for a couple days to make sure the male knows his place lol
there is a good chance that your current female will most likely punk the new guy just to show dominance fyi. I got two clowns at the same time but the female did that for a couple days to make sure the male knows his place lol
I don't know how fast they convert, but being the biggest clown in your tank (and only, right?), there's a good chance its set
Lots of info on their transformation online. Heres one for example
http://www.livescience.com/55399-clownfish.html
Lynn52
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Adding a third clown could be dicey. It may work, it may work for a while, or it may not work from the start. If it doesn't work it will likely be the newcomer that is killed. If it were me I wouldn't try.
You could get a cardinal fish, or a watchman goby, a royal gramma, an orchid dotty back. Maybe a dwarf angle. There are a lot of options for a 75.
You could get a cardinal fish, or a watchman goby, a royal gramma, an orchid dotty back. Maybe a dwarf angle. There are a lot of options for a 75.
Shaddow_wolf169
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If you really want to mix clown the second one you put in has to smaller then the first see my fish no problems
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