Clowns

[Mellisawp]

Hello everyone,
I seem to have gotten myself in a bit of a predicament. Last week we got a lightning maroon, we have a established oscellarious¿ sorry if misspelled with its LTA. All has been well little to no fighting until this morning, it was all out war. I put my original clown in what I like to call the bully ball behind rock in a far corner. I’m hoping after a few days of time out all will be well. Thoughts and opinions please and thank you. Also they are about the same size

 

[Amoo]

The Maroon is more then likely going to kill the other one eventually. I'm afraid you're best best to unpickle yourself is to re-home one or the other :(

 

[ndrwater]

Def agree with @Amoo on this one. Maroon clowns can be downright vicious.

 

[Mark344]

You can’t keep both. I was in that situation few years back and i have to give up to maroon.

 

[Mellisawp]

Well darn, I was really wanting it to work, the maroon is still a juvenile. Could be an excuse to set my 73 gal back up though. Thank you I would rather hear it from y’all than learn the hard way

 

[Mark344]

There you go! There is a reason to setup another tank. Or maybe trade it to your LFS.

 

[truetricia]

Well darn, I was really wanting it to work, the maroon is still a juvenile. Could be an excuse to set my 73 gal back up though. Thank you I would rather hear it from y’all than learn the hard way

You should definitely read up on clownfish species. Maroons are highly aggressive and hard to pair up. Some clowns are more aggressive than others. Lots of good resources here to help you with the next purchase!