pairing a Maroon Clown

[Mishri]

I wasn't going to worry about finding mate for my Maroon Clown. I had heard they frequently just beat up other maroons added to the tank.

But.. I think having a pair + a BTA would be awesome.. so.. looking for some advice.

Right now the Maroon is about 2 inches long, still quite young I'd guess. Should I get a larger one that would likely be a female? or should I wait till the LFS gets in a smaller one and mine gets a bit bigger?

for the BTA here are my thoughts, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm going to add it before I put any SPS in the tank in hopes that it finds a place it likes and doesn't move. Then I wont have to worry about the BTA stinging my expensive Acro's.

 

[wilawalo]

Well, I would try to get a smaller clown, and put it in a breeders box in your tank to gauge how they are going to react to each-other, let them see each-other for a couple of days, if all looks good release the smaller one into the tank and watch them for a bit and see how it goes.

With the BTA... there is no guarantee that it is not going to ever move. I have had one be in the same spot of months and just decide to wander... stinging everything in it's path. But yes I would add the anemone before the SPS and hope for the best!

Hope this Helps!

 

[oama]

See the FAQ archieves at the top of this forum for J Hardman's article on pairing clowns (specifically Maroons)

 

[dalilgriffith]

Use my method. Put the smaller clown in container with a hold just big enough for it to swim out.. it will swim out when it doesn't feel threatened. I used a 2 liter soda bottle. My large 3.5" loves my new 1" clown to death. The one inch is even trembling submissively.

 

[pIankton]

I used the clear gerbil ball method. Worked perfectly with no issues what so ever.

 

[Shekki]

Get the smallest new one you can find. Mine were too close in size and they really went at it for a few days. Now their fins are healed and seem to be happy.