clownfish pairing question?

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  1. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    Will my ocellaris clownfish pair with another species such as a maroon or a black? he (or she) is large for a clownfish. 3 or more inches. it's been alone for almost a year, and with my new 90 gallon tank i would like to have a mate for him(or her). thanks in advance ;D
     
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    bump*
     
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    Definitely will not pair with a maroon clown... but idk if it will pair black ocellaris, i guess it's possible.
     
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    it would be cool, but i would like to see if anyones tried
     
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    my black and orange paired, but they were introduced withing a week of eachother and were similar size and young! i'm guessing it may be more difficult with a larger adult!
     
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    hmm.. I'm sure my clown right now would take female position as it will most likely be th largest.. i sure hope they do. cuz ill be getting it this week
     
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    I'd introduce the new guy at night, and if your resident has a territory staked out, maybe mess that up a bit so they can find a new one together!
     
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    i just transferred my current clownfish to my 90 gallon tonight, so you think its fine?
     
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    I can't say its fine, chances are they're gonna beat eachother up for a bit, but its anyones guess! If i was betting i'd say its 70/30 against it working! But clowns are goofy, i'd get the new one in ASAP before the orginal starts lifting its leg and peeing on the trees and fire hydrants!
     
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    thats why i love clownfish, they are unpredictable, their personalities are the best ;D
     
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