Are clowns okay without their mate?

[4loki]

I just recently lost the female of a mated pair of true perculas. She jumped. I'm completely devastated. They have been together for almost two years.
I'm just wondering, will the little guy be okay by himself? He seems to be looking for her and I'm really worried about him. I'm very nervous to add another one though. Will he adapt without her? or does he need a companion?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

It will be fine. My misbar perc has never had a mate. She's quite happy in her rbta.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[sedor]

I have a single clown too. She actually has no host anymore either, and I must admit she seems fine, but is weirder than ever She sleeps at the surface of the water right beside the overflow and has been doing it for months.

 

[Coral Hind]

He will be just fine. After a month or so he will start to become a she so keep that in mind if you get a replacement. He will go trough a growth spurt as he makes the sex change.

 

[4loki]

Thank you all. You've put my mind at ease a bit. Hopefully he will be just fine.

 

[patriots81]

it will be fine. after a while, it will become a female so keep that in mind if you are looking to pair it up again.

 

[mhosts]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15673654#post15673654 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ryandlf
I have a single clown too. She actually has no host anymore either, and I must admit she seems fine, but is weirder than ever She sleeps at the surface of the water right beside the overflow and has been doing it for months.

Mine does the exact same thing!!