Clark clown dies after 13 years

[Princess Di]

Bad news....my female clark died. I found her at the bottom corner of the tank when I woke up yesterday. I have no idea why. Water tests are fine, no signs of illness, all other life is fine. I had the pair for almost 5 years and bought them from a friend who had them for 8 years. So I'm not sure of their actual age. Pics in my gallery.

My problem now is what to do with my male. I've never had to replace one of a pair after this length of time. How long before he changes to a female? Do I buy a large clark and hope for a female or let the males battle it out? Any suggestions?

 

[Slakker]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

I would assume that after 13+ years, your male is fairly large...perhaps adding a small CB juvenile and allowing the male to take over the role of the female as he would in nature is your best and easiest course of action.

 

[rachelcb80]

So sorry to hear about your loss.

I would think the same as Tyler, get a juvenile Clark and your male will most likely take over as the female.