pairing different ocellaris breeds

palbert_95 · May 16, 2020

Hello, I've had a snowflake ocellaris for 2 weeks and I would like to add another Ocellaris to my tank but i was thinking of a different breed, maybe a black ocellaris, black ice or a black snowflake. i would need to order it through my local fish store since theyre out of all of them the question is, is it possible to do it and have them live together? ive heard as long as theyre within 1/2" from each other sizewise it should be okay but i wanted to hear as many more opinions as possible before going for it.
Thank you!

Leslie Tabor · May 16, 2020

They don't care what color they are. As long as they are both ocellaris. It is like blonde vs. Brunette ;)

palbert_95 · May 16, 2020

Leslie Tabor said:
They don't care what color they are. As long as they are both ocellaris. It is like blonde vs. Brunette ;)

thats what i figured, just wanted to hear more opinions from more experienced people, thank you!! :D

Leslie Tabor · May 16, 2020

palbert_95 said:
thats what i figured, just wanted to hear more opinions from more experienced people, thank you!! :D

I guess the best way to look at it is dog breeds really...a Chocolate Lab, a Yellow Lab, and a Black Lab...all still Labs.
Could be fun to pair a couple crazy looking fish! Post pictures!

smellfishy · May 16, 2020

I did it with an 1.25"orange storm and a 1.5" ice snow storm.

thabo · May 17, 2020

Thanks for posting this question.
I have 2 tiny Darwin clowns alone in my tank and want to add others.
Was going to post a question if I can add a couple more of other color patterns.

I guess I don't need a new thread now

This is my tank
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/in-head-first.698103/#post-7477119

Coolcasino · May 17, 2020

thabo said:
Thanks for posting this question.
I have 2 tiny Darwin clowns alone in my tank and want to add others.
Was going to post a question if I can add a couple more of other color patterns.

I guess I don't need a new thread now

This is my tank
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/in-head-first.698103/#post-7477119

OP was asking about adding 1 clown to pair with his existing clown. You already have a pair. Adding more clowns to your tank will likely end in a fight till death situation.