GSM mate?

[mr.maroonsalty]

I know the answer, but my maroon clownfish I've had from the start over seven years ago is doing major nest building. She's a huge PITA moving sand everywhere. I'm borderline about a sandbed nem, as moving one in would be a wee bit of a shoehorn job. I kept her original anemone for almost six years and I'm sure it would still be here if this stubborn Norwegian had parted ways with his 2 CL hydrometers before going 1.026, it was a death that took many months and could have easily been avoided :furious:


Back on topic; I've always loved the thought of introducing her a mate and know its a very hard task with a GSM. Does anyone think it even worth taking the chance of introducing one, knowing I would have to use a visual introduction box of some sort for an extended time?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

good luck.

I would never keep a Clownfish singly but pairing a mature female can be a major PITA.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Agreed, particularly with maroons.

Is there any possible way for you to somehow partition your aquarium?

For example, you would get a really really really small male, and partition the tank with egg crate, or some other material. Let the female get used to the sight of the male.

After a bit, create an opening in the partition large enough for the male to swim through, but too small for big mama. This will allow them to "meet", but will also provide the little guy with an escape route if needed.

Even if you try this, it's still a risky proposition. Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

good luck.

I would never keep a Clownfish singly but pairing a mature female can be a major PITA.

meant to post pairing a mature female maroon (Premnas) can be a PITA but I was in a rush. Other species (except for a few) are relatively easy to pair up.

 

[sweetlips]

i did it a few years ago, and 3 tanks ago. it took a few tiny GBM but eventually it did happen. i got a large clear , i think it was a plexy glass fish trap, and inerted it on the sand bed the GBM could see each other but the little guy was safe. it took a month or 2 but eventually it just happened. I remember placeing the trap close to the anemone also