New clownfish questions

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  1. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    Hi, today I got a second false percula clown. Only two clowns now in the 75. It is smaller than the"older" one. I know how you have to do this. But, it's been 4 years since I've done this and I can't remember. They are getting along. The bigger one is showing dominance over the new guy. She is not biting him and he comes right back to her when she kinda chases him. He didn't eat yet today, he's been in the tank for 4 hours and looks great. I shouldn't be surprised or concerned if he doesn't eat till tomorrow. Correct?
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    He may take a few days to eat.

    Watching her eat will probably expidite things.

    All sounds like normal clown fish behavior.

    Congrats.
     
  4. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    Okay. Tonight he did suck up some fish eggs but spit them out. And he didn't eat the flake food, seemed like he shouldn't because she was right there. They are swimming together right now.
     
  5. thirty5

    thirty5 Plankton

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    Sounds like normal behavior. The larger fish will most likely show aggression and dominance over the new one. Give it a day or 2 to eat.
     
  6. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Congrats! I look forward to the day I get my second clown. I've been holding off until I know it's my last fish. I'm jealous!