2 Occelaris..1 more oK?

[Nht8134]

Hey all. I have a question for you. Ive got 2 occelaris clowns and today when I went to the LFS they had an AWESOME true perc that had some very nice black marking on him and I want to get him. However, will the other 2 that are in my tank welcome him or will they shun and bully him?

My 2 occelaris are established in their RBTA so will they let another one play? The one that I want to get is much larger than the 2 mated pair. What do you think? I need an answer ASAP in order to call the LFS to hold it for me. Thanks!

 

[Purple Penguins]

3 is a crowd, I dont suggest it, sorry

 

[skippy2]

Nope. Not a good idea.

 

[RightWinger210]

In order for them to get along (even though they still probably wouldn't) you would need another nem, large tank (idk what yours is), and introduce them all at the same time, even with that, they would probably still fight, so in my opinion, not a good idea.

 

[redvipe2010]

Don't do it.

 

[JJFly]

NO... the larger one will be a female and will kill the other female in your original pair. If you want to have a family group you need 5 (always try to keep an odd number but more than 3). At three you'll have an established pair and an odd man out. The attacks will be relentless! With 5 the pair will be dominant and the others (should be smaller!!!!) will be unmatured males.