Add a fish????

ODDBALL361 · 02-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Hey all, I want to know if I can add another Maroon Clownfish to my 75 gallon tank? I have one now and would like to try and mate them. The one I have is about 2years old. Do you think it would be OK to add another because I know they can be rather aggressive toward each other. Also my other fish are:
1 Yellow Tang 2 yrs. old
3 Yellowtail Damsels 8 mths. old
a bunch of different snails
1 Green Emerald Mythrax crab

**leebca** · 02-08-2008, 12:45 AM

That plan should work. If it doesn't, it is because the Yellow Tang has gotten 'too comfortable' in the aquarium. They can quickly and easily grow to think they own the entire tank and any new fish is unwelcomed.

Don't forget that the Anemonefishes are Damsels. The mated pair may take on a different (negative) view of having Damsels nearby.

Regarding mating, it depends on size and maturity of the fishes involved. If old enough and yet small enough, the one you have could easily fit into the male role if the fish you buy is old enough but significantly larger (about 2+ inches).

art_of_war · 02-08-2008, 03:49 PM

If I were you, I'd get rid of those damsels.

02-07-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
ODDBALL361 Tenant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 63	Add a fish???? Hey all, I want to know if I can add another Maroon Clownfish to my 75 gallon tank? I have one now and would like to try and mate them. The one I have is about 2years old. Do you think it would be OK to add another because I know they can be rather aggressive toward each other. Also my other fish are: 1 Yellow Tang 2 yrs. old 3 Yellowtail Damsels 8 mths. old a bunch of different snails 1 Green Emerald Mythrax crab __________________ Oddball361

02-08-2008, 12:45 AM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,356	Re: Add a fish???? That plan should work. If it doesn't, it is because the Yellow Tang has gotten 'too comfortable' in the aquarium. They can quickly and easily grow to think they own the entire tank and any new fish is unwelcomed. Don't forget that the Anemonefishes are Damsels. The mated pair may take on a different (negative) view of having Damsels nearby. Regarding mating, it depends on size and maturity of the fishes involved. If old enough and yet small enough, the one you have could easily fit into the male role if the fish you buy is old enough but significantly larger (about 2+ inches). __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

02-08-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
art_of_war Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HOME.... Posts: 140	Re: Add a fish???? If I were you, I'd get rid of those damsels.

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