Can I Add Another Clownfish?

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  1. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I currently have 1 clownfish and a pygmy angel in my 20 gallon long. I will be taking my pygmy angel out so I would lke to replace it with a different fish. My clownfish is a little over an inch long and I don't know if it is an occelaris or percula. Occelaris have thin stripes right? Anyways Is it ok to go get another clownfish and put him in or will they fight?
     
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  3. tinctorus

    tinctorus Feather Duster

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    Yes you can get another perc or occy clown, just make sure it is a different size than the one you currently have in the tank, preferably get a smaller 1 but a larger 1 is ok as well, They will pair up and the larger more dominant clown will become the female
     
  4. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Will it be ok to get an occ and perc pair?
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I would get one just a bit smaller just in case your current lone clown has become a female.

    You can get either type at this stage but if it were me I would go with the Occelaries, so your pair looks like a pair.

    If your last post is in regard to have more than 2 Clownfish in the tank, than no not a good idea. They will all get along initially but as they become sexually mature they will become aggressive.