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Moving pair of maroon clownfish? ...

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Pete H., Feb 15, 2013.

  1. Feb 15, 2013 #1
    Pete H.

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    I have a mated pair of yellow striped maroon clowns that are laying eggs regularly. Up to a dozen clutches now. They have a BTA (3 actually) that they love hosting. I was thinking of moving them down to the 125. The female is almost 6 inches. I was wondering if I need to worry for my other fish. I currently have 1 ocellaris, 1 banggai, 2 watchman gobies, 1 bicolor dotty back, 1 sailfin, 1 powder brown. Will I need to move their host anemone with them? They do love that thing. Looking for advice. I would like to consolidate tanks but don't want to lose the favorite fish I have. Thoughts? ...
     
  2. Feb 15, 2013 #2
    iaJim

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    I would think that the ocellaris would be a target for the maroons.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2013 #3
    Pete H.

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    Yeah, I was afraid that might be the case. Was thinking a 6ft tank might help keep them away. They don't travel much outside their anemone right now in the 55 gal tank. Don't really know how they would respond if I take the anemone away either.
     
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    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I would reckon that big female would do a number on your other clowns if you put them together.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2013 #5
    Pete H.

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    That is what I am a bit worried about. Was hoping a 6 ft tank would give them some space.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2013 #6
    slovan

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    I tried to introduce a 2nd pair of clowns to my 300 and it didn't take more than an hour for the snow onyx clowns to go after the new ones. Only one of the new ones survived and is now in a different tank. Talk about an expensive experiment!
     
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