White Platinum Maroon- hiding

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I have two white Platinum Maroon Clownfish in a 29 gallon. They are both two inches. They hide all day long. They are the only fish in the tank. Can I put other Clowns in there? Normally its no but these are very docile and shy.
 
A maroon pair needs at LEAST a 55 gallon to themselves, I wouldn’t put tankmates with them in anything below a 125. They’re likely hiding because they are stressed from being in a small environment. Do you have any pictures of the tank?
 
A full tank shot would help to see what you are dealing with
 
Of course bigger is better but a 29 gallon is fine for a pair of Maroons. I've had quite a few breeding pairs in 29 gallons.

I would NOT add any other clowns. They might seem docile right now but maroons are one of the most aggressive clowns out there.
 
I added a small black/white damsel, a small naked clown and a small green chromis. I worried about the naked clown but it is so much smaller I think it will he fine. The Maroons started coming out immediately. I had to do something because it was getting hard to feed them. I also added an Anemone. I have owned pairs of Maroons before. These are definitely more docile so far. If they were larger I'd put them in my 180 but they are too small right now for that tank.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 23.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 16.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 33.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 7 23.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 16.7%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.7%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

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  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

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