Introduction of new clown fish

[LandlockedZissou816]

Hey everyone,
I had a clownfish commit suicide the other day, leaving our remaining clownfish alone. My first impulse is to introduce a new clownfish into the tank, but Im worried about the prospect of them not getting along, maybe the old clownfish being territorial. He has been in the tank for about a year. What is the best way to introduce a new clownfish into the tank? Is there something you've done that has worked for you, or is it basically just a matter of buying one and keeping your fingers crossed they get along?
Any input is appreciated!

 

[Frank SM]

You say "he" but is it the male or female that is still alive? The other day - how many days ago? What species?

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Sorry, said “he” out of habit.
The remaining clownfish is a female Ocellaris. The male jumped out 3 weeks ago.

 

[Frank SM]

Ocellaris, in my experience, are pretty mild mannered. Just get a small one about 1/2 her size that is in a tank with several others, as long as it's not the largest. This will almost certainly be a small male. He should submit pretty quickly to her and they should be fine. But be prepared to remove him, if she gets overly aggressive. Some fin grabbing/tearing is normal but if it's too stressful, remove him.

 

[TinyReefObsession]

Hey everyone,
I had a clownfish commit suicide the other day, leaving our remaining clownfish alone. My first impulse is to introduce a new clownfish into the tank, but Im worried about the prospect of them not getting along, maybe the old clownfish being territorial. He has been in the tank for about a year. What is the best way to introduce a new clownfish into the tank? Is there something you've done that has worked for you, or is it basically just a matter of buying one and keeping your fingers crossed they get along?
Any input is appreciated!

Sorry to hear about your fish :( My friend told me that when he introduced my clowns years ago, he introduced the new, smaller, male, o clown, to the tank, & the female went after him for months & he had to keep separating them… But now he follows her around all day lol he used one of those clear medical boxes (sorry if that’s not the term). Good luck :)

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Ocellaris, in my experience, are pretty mild mannered. Just get a small one about 1/2 her size that is in a tank with several others, as long as it's not the largest. This will almost certainly be a small male. He should submit pretty quickly to her and they should be fine. But be prepared to remove him, if she gets overly aggressive. Some fin grabbing/tearing is normal but if it's too stressful, remove him.

Thank you!

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

Sorry to hear about your fish :( My friend told me that when he introduced my clowns years ago, he introduced the new, smaller, male, o clown, to the tank, & the female went after him for months & he had to keep separating them… But now he follows her around all day lol he used one of those clear medical boxes (sorry if that’s not the term). Good luck :)

Thank you!

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I've never had a replacement clown work out. It always ends up in a new tank. That said, it always ends up in a new tank:)

 

[LandlockedZissou816]

I've never had a replacement clown work out. It always ends up in a new tank. That said, it always ends up in a new tank:)

How often have you tried it?

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

How often have you tried it?

I've had three. Each time it was the female that lived from the pair. Each time she bullies the new mate to the point I move them.