Do clowns get lonely?

[scottdwh]

I had 2 tank raised false percula clowns in my tank and one of them died from ick. Was wondering if the other one will be fine by itself till I get another one. Also, when I do get another, will they get along? I am going to look for another false percula, but if I get a clown from the wild and not tank raised, will that matter?

 

[lebloom]

Probably so, I had one all alone and added another and all they did was fight. I would take that little clown back to you LFS and trade it for 2 together. Because when there is only one alone it seems as they don't do so good, at least mine didn't.

 

[fishfreek]

I read an article recently that clamed the fish brain was unable to have emotions. That basicly their interaction between one another was more or less genetic. This was also the reason give for their agressive behavor.

 

[rica5tully]

Clownfish fight to see who gets to be the dominant female in the pair. I've read that they'll fight until one of them gives in.

I recommend getting a new fish that is significantly smaller than the one you have now. Provide hiding places so it can escape if it needs to. That way it will submit to your current fish and they'll form a new pair.

See Joyce Wilkerson's book, "Clownfishes"