Maroons fighting!

[Roast]

I bought two tank raised Maroons, but lost one to a Bristle Worm! So, after much deliberation I went a head and bought another Maroon. Well, he's been on the run since he's been in the tank. The older one is a bit larger, and female. The new addition was male, as to accommodate the "pairing". Will the female accept the male or will I find another dead Maroon when I go home in the morning?

 

[Robka]

I've never heard of a bristle worm killing a healthy fish. It is probably more likely that your clown died from another cause and the worm was there for his cleanup duties. I've had a Maroon in the past and had to give it away due to it's aggressive behavior.

Good luck

 

[davocean]

Maroons can be tough to pair sometimes.
They don't always accept some males for some reason.
I had one kill 2 males before I could even get a net and fish them out(2 seperate occasions)
Since then I ALWAYS intro in a specimen container.
A good eye can spot the difference between a female attacking/wanting to kill, or just being curious on new guy in container.
I'd pull it if fin tears are excessive.