How do I find a mate?

i had a pair of o clowns for a little over a year. A couple of weeks ago the female disapeared. eventually, i would like to replace her but am not sure of the best way to go about it. I know that clowns can change their sex but have heard that this won't happen after they mature. I have also heard that a dominant male amongst a group of males will become female even after maturity. Not sure what is true. Do I need to add a female or can I just add another o clown and let the dominant become female. Also, if i need to add a female, how do i make sure that the fish i get is a female.

 

It really all depends on how long the clownfish is left alone. I would say your best bet is getting a young smaller clown that will become the submissive clown.

Correct: If the dominate females dies the dominate male will become a female. Time frame variable.

 

You could put out a personal ad? Match.com for fish?

j/k... I agree with what corailline says

 

am i reading this correctly in thinking that i shouldn't leave the fish alone for too long? how long is too long?

 

I think if you put one in right away, the fish you have right now could try to prove dominance to the new fish, causing a battle for dominance or stressing the new fish out. Of course, maybe the fish you have is an angel, and it won't do that, but you really never know... I don't think there's a cut and dry answer.

 

I was thinking plentyoffish.com LOL

 

Shameless gaga reference, love it, monster.

 

not really a perfect answer...nothin happens over night so with that said dont wait 2 weeks either...

 

Do you think it would be cruel to leave him by his lonesome after all this time with a partner?

 

i honestly dont know, i wouldnt say cruel but some species mates die after they do...i dont think thats the case here though...he should be fine...just my 2cents