3 ocellaris clownfish

[Mercer]

Well, I have sectioned off my tank, and have 2 areas in it at the moment. However, I just added 2 juvenile clownfish to the tank, and moved the current clown to the other side.

But! They can still see each other. I want the two newly added to hook up (if I could be so lucky).

Will having a female clown within a pellet shot of the two new juveniles cause any problems? Will I end up with two males?

 

[dantodd]

In theory you will end up with one female, who is already there, one male and one non-sexed juvenile. In practice you are most likely to end up with 2 live fish and one dead fish unless the tank is big enough for the odd-fish-out to find cover.

 

[SEAFLOWERS]

My question is if you wanted them to pair up why get a third clown to begin with? Just adds another variable to the mix that wasn't needed.

 

[Mercer]

Well, one is only here for a few days. He's more or less a rental from a friend. He will only be here for another week or so...

The two that I added will be permanent residents.

 

[dantodd]

no problem then as long as she doesn't chase them down mercilessly. They aren't likely to try and pair up that quickly.