Ocellaris Clownfish jumped out tank

marinesb · 07/03/2014, 07:31 PM

Hi all, i had a pair and the one fish jumped out and died! Will the other fish be fine by itself or do i have to buy another fish to be with it?

mattmann88 · 07/03/2014, 07:45 PM

They will be fine alone, but if you do decide to get another make sure to get one smaller.

Crooked Reef · 07/03/2014, 11:56 PM

And the same species.

710Reefer · 07/04/2014, 12:39 AM

It will do fine alone, I recommend a lid for ur tank though. Had one die on me the same way, something spooked it and out he went. I made a hood after to prevent future deaths.

AdamNC · 07/04/2014, 05:13 PM

If your going to cover your tank make sure it's able to let the tank "breath" to exchange gasses. I've seen silicone bar glass netting used. Like what bars use to place their glasses/mugs after they are washed. You'll just have to make a frame to attach the silicone netting to.

jrozzi · 07/04/2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Crooked Reef

And the same species.

why ? I have two different clown species and they are buddies

jrozzi · 07/04/2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mattmann88

They will be fine alone, but if you do decide to get another make sure to get one smaller.

and why would you get smaller? Existing fish tend to bully the new guy so why would you give him a size disadvantage?

SwampyBill · 07/04/2014, 05:49 PM

Adding a smaller juvie to existing larger clown usually helps to bond the pair, since larger one will turn female after some time alone; & smaller juvie hasn't turned male yet.

jrozzi · 07/04/2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampyBill

Adding a smaller juvie to existing larger clown usually helps to bond the pair, since larger one will turn female after some time alone; & smaller juvie hasn't turned male yet.

I see I did not know that. Thank you.

Crooked Reef · 07/04/2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jrozzi

why ? I have two different clown species and they are buddies

What sizes and how long have they been together. The only two I know of that might pair that aren't the same species is an ocellaris and percula. Try it long term with other species you will have a dead clown unless you have a very very large system.

jrozzi · 07/04/2014, 08:40 PM

not a large system I hope they don't turn on each other. They sleep on top of each other pretty much they seem pretty civil. I don't actually know if one is a percula or ocellaris I just assume since they are different colors they are different I could be wrong.

Crooked Reef · 07/05/2014, 12:56 AM

Colors could mean different species or they may not. Black clowns are also ocellaris just like the orange ones and picassos are perculas. There are also some half breeds between the two. They may or may not get along in the long term. I would say 50/50 chance if they are those two species. If one is a tomato or maroon clown though, the other will perish when they get bigger.

07/03/2014, 07:31 PM	#1
marinesb Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 56	Ocellaris Clownfish jumped out tank Hi all, i had a pair and the one fish jumped out and died! Will the other fish be fine by itself or do i have to buy another fish to be with it?

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Crooked Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,765	And the same species. __________________ “In wine there is wisdom; in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.” - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef. Biocube 29 lionfish tank. Mantis tank.

07/04/2014, 12:39 AM	#4
710Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 203	It will do fine alone, I recommend a lid for ur tank though. Had one die on me the same way, something spooked it and out he went. I made a hood after to prevent future deaths. __________________ -Robert “For every dark night, there’s a brighter day” Current Tank Info: 20gL- 2 Koralia Nano 240s, 60gph powerhead, AquaTop PFE9 power filter, Surface skimmer, Biocube protein skimmer, T5 Lights, AquaTop LEDs, 24lbs live rock, 25lbs live sand,

07/04/2014, 05:49 PM	#8
SwampyBill Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL. Posts: 2,369	Adding a smaller juvie to existing larger clown usually helps to bond the pair, since larger one will turn female after some time alone; & smaller juvie hasn't turned male yet. __________________ I love me some wrasse... & laissez les bon temps rouler! Current Tank Info: 120 gal Vizio

07/05/2014, 12:56 AM	#12
Crooked Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,765	Colors could mean different species or they may not. Black clowns are also ocellaris just like the orange ones and picassos are perculas. There are also some half breeds between the two. They may or may not get along in the long term. I would say 50/50 chance if they are those two species. If one is a tomato or maroon clown though, the other will perish when they get bigger. __________________ “In wine there is wisdom; in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.” - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef. Biocube 29 lionfish tank. Mantis tank.

07/03/2014, 07:45 PM	#2
mattmann88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 106	They will be fine alone, but if you do decide to get another make sure to get one smaller.

07/04/2014, 05:13 PM	#5
AdamNC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 849	If your going to cover your tank make sure it's able to let the tank "breath" to exchange gasses. I've seen silicone bar glass netting used. Like what bars use to place their glasses/mugs after they are washed. You'll just have to make a frame to attach the silicone netting to.

07/04/2014, 08:40 PM	#11
jrozzi Moved On Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 580	not a large system I hope they don't turn on each other. They sleep on top of each other pretty much they seem pretty civil. I don't actually know if one is a percula or ocellaris I just assume since they are different colors they are different I could be wrong.