Can I add another clown?

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wantvws

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So I'm a total doorknob and only bought one Ocellaris clown instead of a pair this past weekend. I immediately regretted it that afternoon.
Obviously, I choked:D
Is it possible to add another a week later and have them get along?Or am I doomed to only one? This one seems to get along great with the chromis.
His name is Shakes, btw. Shakes the Clown.
Thanks!!
Robbie
 

ooja3k

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you are totally fine...

i originally added two (not a mated pair) to my 30gal tank.. but then noticed 1 was sick so i put him in quarantine by himself for like 2 or 3 weeks.

when i put him back in the display with the other clown they got along totally fine.

you should be totally fine getting another within a couple weeks if not even longer...
 

wantvws

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you are totally fine...

i originally added two (not a mated pair) to my 30gal tank.. but then noticed 1 was sick so i put him in quarantine by himself for like 2 or 3 weeks.

when i put him back in the display with the other clown they got along totally fine.

you should be totally fine getting another within a couple weeks if not even longer...
:thm:
Thanks!
Robbie
 

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Yeah, as long as they are little guys, they should pair up no problem (as long as you get another of the same variety).
 

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I hate to be the gloom-and-doom type but I bought a second and they hated each other--they got along for about a week and then the larger one started chasing and biting the smaller one. I let it go for a few days but eventually took the newbie out. I hope it works out for you, but if you buy a second make sure you have a backup plan if things don't work out.
 

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i think it should work for you. but i dont know in a small tank like yours they might run into eachother at every turn =)
 

jayghmi

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I believe a fight after a while is inevitable as one changes from male to female. The female always beats the crap out of the male until dominance is complete, then the get along.

Jay
 

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Dude's got a 210.

He could probably put two pairs in there if he did it right, and never have an issue.

:)
 

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I hate to be the gloom-and-doom type but I bought a second and they hated each other--they got along for about a week and then the larger one started chasing and biting the smaller one. I let it go for a few days but eventually took the newbie out. I hope it works out for you, but if you buy a second make sure you have a backup plan if things don't work out.
This is quite common really..All that is happening there is the dominant one is simply stamping the authority onto the other...establishing a pecking order..its nothing to worry about..

Niko
 
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