Pairing Misbar Maroon Clowns

tebstan · 01/14/2012, 10:10 PM

Meet Ms. Barr!

She is an ORA gold stripe maroon clown. She’s grown to about 2” in the few months I’ve had her. She was listed as a regular maroon on the order, and I’ve had my eye out for another mis-bar to pair her with since.

I was browsing in a store I don’t normally shop at, and saw a tank full of tiny baby maroons, with a mis-bar! I picked out the healthiest little one. Mr. Barr is about an inch long, and will be in quarantine for a bit. I’m going to try to pair them up, though I know it will be difficult.

*I have no intention of breeding.* I just want a pair, and I want them both to be mis-bars. I was hoping to find another gold stripe mis-bar, but nothing has popped up around town. From what I’ve read, the only difference is where they are found in the wild, but both of these are captive bred anyway.

I know maroons can be difficult to pair. I’ve heard that a drastic size difference is a good thing, but the little guy is so tiny I’m worried. He's in quarantine, for now.

My plan is to put the male in a small kritter keeper and let them stare each other down. It’s the small one, about 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" with a vented lid. I’m not sure if it will be suitable to leave him in it for a few days, or if I should put him back in the QT tank after a few hours of time in the DT.

If anyone has any tips or advice, I'd appreciate it.

Seagars · 01/14/2012, 10:58 PM

good luck

Surfgod · 01/14/2012, 11:03 PM

I just paired another pair of Gold Strips for breeding over the weekend, all good so far. As long as there is a difference in size and the smaller one has areas to escape to they should pair up fine.

Surfgod · 01/14/2012, 11:07 PM

Here's a pic of the newly formed pair.
Crap photo from my phone.

ZOKU · 01/15/2012, 07:24 AM

Best of luck to you!

tebstan · 01/15/2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfgod

Here's a pic of the newly formed pair.
Crap photo from my phone.

They're very similar in size! Not too much fighting or fin damage?

My girl is about twice the size of the new guy! I'm worried she'll be too strong. I kept waiting for a misbar to become available and she kept growing...

01/14/2012, 10:10 PM	#1
tebstan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 961	Pairing Misbar Maroon Clowns Meet Ms. Barr! She is an ORA gold stripe maroon clown. She’s grown to about 2” in the few months I’ve had her. She was listed as a regular maroon on the order, and I’ve had my eye out for another mis-bar to pair her with since. I was browsing in a store I don’t normally shop at, and saw a tank full of tiny baby maroons, with a mis-bar! I picked out the healthiest little one. Mr. Barr is about an inch long, and will be in quarantine for a bit. I’m going to try to pair them up, though I know it will be difficult. I have no intention of breeding. I just want a pair, and I want them both to be mis-bars. I was hoping to find another gold stripe mis-bar, but nothing has popped up around town. From what I’ve read, the only difference is where they are found in the wild, but both of these are captive bred anyway. I know maroons can be difficult to pair. I’ve heard that a drastic size difference is a good thing, but the little guy is so tiny I’m worried. He's in quarantine, for now. My plan is to put the male in a small kritter keeper and let them stare each other down. It’s the small one, about 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" with a vented lid. I’m not sure if it will be suitable to leave him in it for a few days, or if I should put him back in the QT tank after a few hours of time in the DT. If anyone has any tips or advice, I'd appreciate it. __________________ Washington's Rule #110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

01/15/2012, 07:24 AM	#5
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01/14/2012, 10:58 PM	#2
Seagars Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 1,084	good luck

01/14/2012, 11:03 PM	#3
Surfgod Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2	I just paired another pair of Gold Strips for breeding over the weekend, all good so far. As long as there is a difference in size and the smaller one has areas to escape to they should pair up fine.