My new maroon pair

ACBlinky · 07/21/2007, 07:03 PM

I've been looking for a pair of GSMs for about a year and a half, and the search is finally over! A week or so ago I came across an ad on another forum for a young pair, and today I got to go pick them up

These poor fish, they were rejected by their first owner because his kids didn't like the 'funny looking clowns'; they wanted a REAL Nemo. Their most recent owner is changing over to a less aggressive fish mix so again they had to go. Quite frankly, I'm happy these guys didn't want to keep them, because I'm thrilled to have them

From now on, they'll have a tank of their own where they can play until they're old and grey without having to worry about other fish invading their territory.

The QT where the maroons are currently housed is VERY well established - it's always running, and fed regularly even if there are no fish. Just to make them feel at home I stole some rockwork from our 90g tank; I figured they might like this better than a few small PVC pipes laying on the sand. Besides the clowns, there are crabs, worms and about a zillion pods running around (mmm, snacks!) They'll live here until September 1st when we move to our new apartment - at that point they'll go into a 30g with lots of LR and softies and hopefully never have to move tanks again.

Here they are, I've named them Punch and Judy

. Sorry for the picture quality, they're hiding and the lights are dim, so it was a challenge to try and get a good shot.

The tank:

The fishes:

Whisperer · 07/21/2007, 07:37 PM

They are cute but they can be aggressive. Mine used to attack me (I sold them when I moved). Good Luck.

Onesaltydawg · 07/21/2007, 07:45 PM

Very nice looking pair....good luck

ACBlinky · 07/21/2007, 07:49 PM

Whisperer - Oh believe me, I know they can be nasty - that's why they're going to have their own space. I had a pair of saddlebacks last year that killed some more timid fish when they started to mature. I gave them their own tank, but later lost them to a brook infection - it moved so fast that they were gone before I could ID what was happening and try to stop it. I was devastated, they were wonderful fish.

After that, I made the decision that if I found another pair of saddles or a pair of GSMs, they'd always live alone so they won't have to feel that their territory was being invaded, and no other fish will be subjected to their aggression. We're resurrecting our old 30g reef just for these guys; hopefully they'll be able to live out their lives there but if not, I'm fully prepared to upgrade. I LOVE maroons, they're worth the trouble and these guys were well worth the 18 month wait to find a healthy pair.

I have an ocellaris who bites, and I'm prepared to wear my Coralife gloves when I go into the maroons' tank - but a definite thanks for the heads up on that - the first time a clown bit me it did shock me, you don't expect something so cute to bite so hard!

OmarD · 07/21/2007, 08:00 PM

What a good looking couple.

Are they mature enough yet for you to tell male from female?

Have had mine for over 3 years now. The male is about 1/4 of the size of the female.

While not bothering anything else in tank, except close wanderer when eggs are laid, she hates me.

Will literally leap out of water to bite when I am feeding.

Never do I put hand in tank without a rubber glove as she will constantly attack.

Guess she never heard the rule, "never bite the had that feeds you"

Shadowknife · 07/21/2007, 08:02 PM

What a beautiful pair of clownfish. What idiot would let them go?

Oh wait...

ACBlinky · 07/21/2007, 08:10 PM

LOL HEYA!! They're doing great, I'm just over the moon. Thanks again

OmarD - they're definitely a male and a female, she's easily twice his size. Funny thing is, she's not as brave as he is - he's venturing out to explore, and she's still staying put for the most part. Seems to me it should be the other way 'round, the larger, stronger fish should do the exploring to make sure the neighborhood's safe, but hey - he IS the man of the house, so...

OmarD · 07/21/2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ACBlinky
LOL HEYA!! They're doing great, I'm just over the moon. Thanks again

OmarD - they're definitely a male and a female, she's easily twice his size. Funny thing is, she's not as brave as he is - he's venturing out to explore, and she's still staying put for the most part. Seems to me it should be the other way 'round, the larger, stronger fish should do the exploring to make sure the neighborhood's safe, but hey - he IS the man of the house, so...

That won't last for long.

The reason he is not female, is the other was more dominant and stronger.

You will see.

07/21/2007, 07:03 PM	#1
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	My new maroon pair I've been looking for a pair of GSMs for about a year and a half, and the search is finally over! A week or so ago I came across an ad on another forum for a young pair, and today I got to go pick them up These poor fish, they were rejected by their first owner because his kids didn't like the 'funny looking clowns'; they wanted a REAL Nemo. Their most recent owner is changing over to a less aggressive fish mix so again they had to go. Quite frankly, I'm happy these guys didn't want to keep them, because I'm thrilled to have them From now on, they'll have a tank of their own where they can play until they're old and grey without having to worry about other fish invading their territory. The QT where the maroons are currently housed is VERY well established - it's always running, and fed regularly even if there are no fish. Just to make them feel at home I stole some rockwork from our 90g tank; I figured they might like this better than a few small PVC pipes laying on the sand. Besides the clowns, there are crabs, worms and about a zillion pods running around (mmm, snacks!) They'll live here until September 1st when we move to our new apartment - at that point they'll go into a 30g with lots of LR and softies and hopefully never have to move tanks again. Here they are, I've named them Punch and Judy . Sorry for the picture quality, they're hiding and the lights are dim, so it was a challenge to try and get a good shot. The tank: The fishes: __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.

07/21/2007, 07:37 PM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	They are cute but they can be aggressive. Mine used to attack me (I sold them when I moved). Good Luck. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

07/21/2007, 07:45 PM	#3
Onesaltydawg Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Towson, OK Posts: 1,473	Very nice looking pair....good luck __________________ As always thank you in advance I had a hobbyist booth @ REEF-A-PALOOZA 08 & got a AquaPod 24 Southern California Marine Aquarium Society Member Current Tank Info: 150 gallon Reef and Fish tank in the process of being built however we have a 28 gal nano with 150w mh for now

07/21/2007, 07:49 PM	#4
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	Whisperer - Oh believe me, I know they can be nasty - that's why they're going to have their own space. I had a pair of saddlebacks last year that killed some more timid fish when they started to mature. I gave them their own tank, but later lost them to a brook infection - it moved so fast that they were gone before I could ID what was happening and try to stop it. I was devastated, they were wonderful fish. After that, I made the decision that if I found another pair of saddles or a pair of GSMs, they'd always live alone so they won't have to feel that their territory was being invaded, and no other fish will be subjected to their aggression. We're resurrecting our old 30g reef just for these guys; hopefully they'll be able to live out their lives there but if not, I'm fully prepared to upgrade. I LOVE maroons, they're worth the trouble and these guys were well worth the 18 month wait to find a healthy pair. I have an ocellaris who bites, and I'm prepared to wear my Coralife gloves when I go into the maroons' tank - but a definite thanks for the heads up on that - the first time a clown bit me it did shock me, you don't expect something so cute to bite so hard! __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.

07/21/2007, 08:00 PM	#5
OmarD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 179	What a good looking couple. Are they mature enough yet for you to tell male from female? Have had mine for over 3 years now. The male is about 1/4 of the size of the female. While not bothering anything else in tank, except close wanderer when eggs are laid, she hates me. Will literally leap out of water to bite when I am feeding. Never do I put hand in tank without a rubber glove as she will constantly attack. Guess she never heard the rule, "never bite the had that feeds you" __________________ AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb) Current Tank Info: AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb

07/21/2007, 08:02 PM	#6
Shadowknife Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Canada Posts: 9	What a beautiful pair of clownfish. What idiot would let them go? Oh wait...

07/21/2007, 08:10 PM	#7
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	LOL HEYA!! They're doing great, I'm just over the moon. Thanks again OmarD - they're definitely a male and a female, she's easily twice his size. Funny thing is, she's not as brave as he is - he's venturing out to explore, and she's still staying put for the most part. Seems to me it should be the other way 'round, the larger, stronger fish should do the exploring to make sure the neighborhood's safe, but hey - he IS the man of the house, so... __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.