WMAS Discussion Forum : Clownfish Aggression?

WMAS Discussion Forum : Clownfish Aggression? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:49:02 +0000 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:00:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=80846 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Clownfish Aggression? : Great advice Mark & Phys. I'll...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617061&title=clownfish-aggression#617061 Author: superman1981
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Posted: September 07 2016 at 10:00pm

Great advice Mark & Phys. I'll have to try the container trick and see how it works out. ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:00:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617061&title=clownfish-aggression#617061 <![CDATA[Clownfish Aggression? : +1A clear deli container with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617046&title=clownfish-aggression#617046 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: September 07 2016 at 3:56pm

+1

A clear deli container with bridal veil netting in place of the lid (held on with an elastic) and a small rock or two inside to keep it from floating around is a useful and simple acclimation container.

Aloha,

Mark

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:56:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617046&title=clownfish-aggression#617046 <![CDATA[Clownfish Aggression? : you can put it in a clear box...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617021&title=clownfish-aggression#617021 Author: phys
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Posted: September 07 2016 at 1:55am

you can put it in a clear box inside the 6 and see if any aggression comes from the established tank mate. If yes, then downstairs, if no, then try it. ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:55:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617021&title=clownfish-aggression#617021 <![CDATA[Clownfish Aggression? : The 5 year Ocellaris in the tiny...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617006&title=clownfish-aggression#617006 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: September 06 2016 at 7:06pm

The 5 year Ocellaris in the tiny 6 gal tank will probably be aggressive toward a new clownfish, unless the new one is much larger than the old one. If it were me, I would put them both in the larger aquarium at the same time or get two new small clownfish for the 6 gal tank. When put in the larger tank, size of the new clownfish is immaterial.

Aloha,

Mark

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:06:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=617006&title=clownfish-aggression#617006 <![CDATA[Clownfish Aggression? : I'm picking up a second ocellaris...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80846&PID=616965&title=clownfish-aggression#616965 Author: superman1981
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Posted: September 06 2016 at 12:21am

I'm picking up a second ocellaris and I'm wondering where to put him. I have a 6 gal nano which currently has one ocellaris who has been there 5+ years and a small cuc. Over the years he has had 2 different tankmates. Originally, he was with a blue & yellow damsel for maybe a year and then a black clown goby for about 4 years. The goby went to the big fish tank in the sky 6 months ago. Mr. Clown never showed any aggression towards either tankmate. Should I be worried about adding a smaller clown?

The other option is to put the new fish into a 20 gal pseudo-reef that I have in my basement. Originally, it was a rock curing/seeding tank, but now I'm 3 months in and it has a couple of softies and a cuc all of which are doing great.

The only reason I prefer the nano is because then I'll see him daily, but if it's life or death, the basement tank will work until my 65 gal is ready.

What would you do?

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