False Perc hosting in gbtas life span

[smbrach]

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with false percula clownfish who hosts in bubble tip anemones and their life span. The clown fish that I have I purchased in 2005 along with another. One of them died a few years ago after a long power outage. The one I still have seems to be going strong, but I am curious of the lifespan of these fish.
Another thing that I'm curious about is I would like to get another false percula clown fish, or maybe a black and white false percula clownfish, but I am nervous to put a new clown in my 55 gallon tank as I don't want to cause fights, and especially death of my old faithful.
Any thoughts? Thank you.

 

[ocellaris123]

Their have been reports of A. ocellaris still being alive in captivity after 20 years. If given proper care yours can live 10+ years easily, depending on how old it is already.

 

[silverarrow27]

An LFS had a 13 yr old pair until a customer's child decided to play Poseidon with the tank the pair of clowns were in.

 

[smbrach]

Wow! When I bought mine, it was a baby, pretty small. So I'm guessing it's 9 now. Any ideas about adding another false perc clown?

 

[ocellaris123]

Add a smaller juvenile and they should pair up just fine.

 

[smbrach]

Add a smaller juvenile and they should pair up just fine.

Awesome, thank you!