Clowns and nems

So we curently have a Clarkii that's approx 3-4"...we also have a Maroon that's about 3/4". The Clarkii doesn't allow the maroon to be near the nem, nor does the maroon attempt it. If we were to move the Clarkii, (to OP's tank ), might the wee one attempt buddying-up with the nem?

 

Its a possibility but you can never be certain with clown nem combinations.

 

I don't think I would evict one clown from it's home in hopes that another might take up residense. Is the clarkii causing a problem?

 

I know what you mean. We rushed into this and I think I am overstocked. The Clarkii is the largest fish in there besides the CBA. I've become way too obsessed with this new hobby. I find myself staring at the 'puter when I should def being doing something productive. In the last week I've added the Val Puffer and the BS Watchman! I have to slow down. When I brought up to wife, concerning Clarkii leaving, she asked if we can then get a smaller fish like the maroon (3/4"), so now my impulsive/obsessive melon-head takes over and starts planning THAT addition. *sigh* Anyways....refer to sig for bio-load.

My params are all fine with the exception of nitrates that are typically around .20

 

I can relate to the obsession and I also have the urge to get something new every time I even drive by a fish store and am constantly thinking about an upgrade. It's madness!

 

Frankly, I'm STUNNED that in a 37 gallon the clowns haven't fought to the death already as it is! Even in my 125 I couldn't keep 2 different clown species. How long have they been in the tank together?

Whatever your motivation, I highly suggest one of them goes. Otherwise this will only end badly.

 

The Clarkii is 4x bigger than the maroon. The only thing is, that now and then if the M get's too close to the nem, the C pushes/chases it off a bit. That's it.

 

J, we can move the clarkki into my 20 gallon frag tank this way if the maroon doesnt pair its still easy to catch the clark in my smaller tank

 

Not a bad idea

 

yea this way its more of like a holding tank actually we can put him in my 29 gallon with a small amount of live rock so that he feels more comfortable