One of my Ocellaris Clown died today. Thinking about getting another one...

[Subnautica]

I was shocked that this morning she seemed fine but then died out of a sudden... Now I'm devastated, so is my other lonely clown.

I'm getting another clown tomorrow. Should I get an Ocellaris or Percula? The remaining clown in my tank is Ocellaris (10 months old). I want them to pair and breed. Heard that Perc can crossbreed with Oce, but I'm not sure. I like both species though.

Thanks everyone. Stay safe and don't lick your toes!

 

[Copingwithpods]

I would first investigate the death and make sure the remaining clown won't go the same way before making any purchases.

 

[GoodKat]

Agree with the above. Fish typically dont die of "no reason".

As to your question... it depends on the fish. I have a perc and ocell that live peacefully together and became opposite sexes at the terminal stage. However, they never mated.

If mating is your sole concern get two ocell.

 

[adromero]

What other fish are in the tank and what is the size

 

[Subnautica]

Agree with the above. Fish typically dont die of "no reason".

As to your question... it depends on the fish. I have a perc and ocell that live peacefully together and became opposite sexes at the terminal stage. However, they never mated.

If mating is your sole concern get two ocell.

@adromero @Copingwithpods
I did test the water today but only salinity and nitrate. Salinity maintained 1.025 as usual and nitrate is 20ppm. I don't have other test kits, like alkalanity. Is it essential?

Other livestock, even the more sensitive ones were fine (dispar anthias, blue star leopard, emerald crabs, hermits, snails, urchins...)

However, I did do water change two days ago, but only 5%. The blastomussa suddenly died. Mushroom, birdsnest, duncan, and gsp were all fine though. So I assume there's something wrong with my water parameter that killed the clown? My tank is 10 months old.

 

[Katrina71]

I'd wait a couple of weeks. Sorry you lost your clown.

 

[Subnautica]

I'd wait a couple of weeks. Sorry you lost your clown.

It is heartbreaking. She's one of the first residents in my tank and was the hardiest fish.

 

[adromero]

I had trouble keeping clowns. Then I found out why. Blue Chromis. I hope you find yours

 

[Subnautica]

I had trouble keeping clowns. Then I found out why. Blue Chromis. I hope you find yours

What do you mean blue chromis?

 

[adromero]

The blue/green chromes fish

 

[Subnautica]

The blue/green chromes fish

I know but I didn't get what you mean. Did you mean the chromis harrassed the clown?

 

[Copingwithpods]

Op are you using rodi? I would mix up a gallon a fresh water and test all the parameters, if you are keeping corals you'll need the essential test kits on hand otherwise you're flying blind.

 

[Subnautica]

Op are you using rodi? I would mix up a gallon a fresh water and test all the parameters, if you are keeping corals you'll need the essential test kits on hand otherwise you're flying blind.

Yes rodi, I did test TDS every time as well. What other test kits beside the basic ones? I have pH, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, and salinity.

 

[Copingwithpods]

You'll need calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, temp, and a good (not api) phosphates and Nitrate kit

 

[Subnautica]

You'll need calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, temp, and a good (not api) phosphates and Nitrate kit

Thanks I'm getting Salifert