Ocellaris Clown is kind of boring

tkc187 · 03-14-2007, 02:35 PM

I have a hardy little Ocellaris Clown who is beautiful and sometimes gets playful, and he is a very hungry eater.

Thing is, he's really boring!! I don't have an Anemone for him so he tends to rub up against the same corner of the tank, where he "wobbles" all day long...

If I introduced another clown, would this one become more playful and active at swimming in the tank?

Are there some clowns with more lively personalities then others?

**leebca** · 03-14-2007, 02:47 PM

Anemonefish without anemones do better. Neither the anemone nor the fish do well in the relationship despite appearances to the contrary.

That is a fish's life -- swim about or hang about until the next meal.

A second Anemonefish may lead to a mated pair causing the female to dominate and pick on the male. (Not a pretty sight).

Anemonefish aren't all that an active swimmer. If you want action, try a group of Chromis. Not sure of how large your aquarium is, though.

03-14-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
tkc187 Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6	Ocellaris Clown is kind of boring I have a hardy little Ocellaris Clown who is beautiful and sometimes gets playful, and he is a very hungry eater. Thing is, he's really boring!! I don't have an Anemone for him so he tends to rub up against the same corner of the tank, where he "wobbles" all day long... If I introduced another clown, would this one become more playful and active at swimming in the tank? Are there some clowns with more lively personalities then others?

03-14-2007, 02:47 PM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,239	Re: Ocellaris Clown is kind of boring Anemonefish without anemones do better. Neither the anemone nor the fish do well in the relationship despite appearances to the contrary. That is a fish's life -- swim about or hang about until the next meal. A second Anemonefish may lead to a mated pair causing the female to dominate and pick on the male. (Not a pretty sight). Anemonefish aren't all that an active swimmer. If you want action, try a group of Chromis. Not sure of how large your aquarium is, though. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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