Help on adding a False Perc

[dbg7798]

I notice this is a common topic of discussion, but was interested if anyone might be able to help with my particular scenario.

I have a 12 gallon nano up and running. Just about to transfer inhabitants to my new 58.

The 12 is about a year old. Originally purchased two small false clowns and everything was fine for about 3 months. I went on vacation and had an autofeeder set up. When I got back the larger of the two would not let the other out of the corner of the tank to eat. The smaller one didn't make it.

I attempted to add a second to the 12 gallon about a month later. I made a horible newbie mistake and purchased a similar size to the existing one. The existing one didn't let that one eat either . Again a bad outcome. I decided not to attempt that again.

Now I would like to move everything from the 12 to the 58. I would like to have two clowns if possible. The other alternative would be to have several 3-4.

My question is what would be the best method to go to 2?
or
Best method to go to 3-4 (and is 3or4 enough?)

Should I move the existing one in first or buy the new fish (small?), let them settle in for a month an then move the trouble maker?

Thanks in advance.

Doug

 

[Slakker]

Never more than 2. The extras will be killed.

 

[ChunksInClemson]

58 isn't big enough for more than a pair. I would get a smaller one and introduce him into the 58 first. Wait about a week or two, and then add the other one.

How long has the clown been alone?

How big is she now?

 

[dbg7798]

ChunksInClemson,

I think that sounds like the best approach. She (I assume) is about 2.5". Been alone for about 6 months now in the nano.

 

[ChunksInClemson]

Yeah, sounds like a plan. Good luck!