Adding Second Oscellaris Clown

justinmcleod · 07/14/2009, 06:01 PM

I have a 26 gallon bowfront reef tank and initially bought two oscellaris clowns from the LFS. Unfortunately, one died and I am left with one. I have read that clowns are best introduced at the same time to prevent bullying, but would really like to add another one. Will it be OK to add another? Would adding a True Percula that looks a bit different help? Thanks.

SMOOTHIE · 07/14/2009, 11:35 PM

Wait another month to be sure everything is stabilized in your tank and then try adding a smaller one. That way there will be no bullying or death of your current fish that is sure to be dominant now that it is established in your tank. The new smaller guy will have to submit.

singold · 07/16/2009, 01:51 PM

I agree, when adding another, make sure it is smaller.

snorvich · 07/16/2009, 03:22 PM

Best to get a juvenile of the same species that is smaller than the existing one.

07/14/2009, 06:01 PM	#1
justinmcleod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: D.C. Metro Area Posts: 101	Adding Second Oscellaris Clown I have a 26 gallon bowfront reef tank and initially bought two oscellaris clowns from the LFS. Unfortunately, one died and I am left with one. I have read that clowns are best introduced at the same time to prevent bullying, but would really like to add another one. Will it be OK to add another? Would adding a True Percula that looks a bit different help? Thanks.

07/16/2009, 01:51 PM	#3
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,794	I agree, when adding another, make sure it is smaller. __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

07/16/2009, 03:22 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 25,981 Blog Entries: 27	Best to get a juvenile of the same species that is smaller than the existing one. __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

07/14/2009, 11:35 PM	#2
SMOOTHIE Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 498	Wait another month to be sure everything is stabilized in your tank and then try adding a smaller one. That way there will be no bullying or death of your current fish that is sure to be dominant now that it is established in your tank. The new smaller guy will have to submit.