What Should I Do?

[smokinjoe2122]

Hey guys, a few days ago I posted a topic on whether or not fish can choke on food, because I'm 99% sure my false perc. clown did.. This was the 2nd mate for the other (Assumed female) clown in the tank. The first mate, she actually took a liking to him and they paired well. The second (The one that recently died) she did not. It took a month or so for her to lay off of him a bit. Now This would be the third attempt. Should I get another smaller clown or should I go with another fish? Right now, that clown is the only fish in the tank along with some inverts.. I'd love a fire goby, but I'm thinking that it would be too shy for this clown? Any suggestions???

 

[youngfisher]

You could talk to your LFS and get a clown and say if it doesn't get on, can you bring it back and swop it or somthing?

Just an idea

 

[seffieuk]

Another idea, ask if you can take the clown you have back in exchange for two juvies (plus some money) already in the same tank

Must admit, I like to see a pair of clowns, one just doesn't seem right some how

Seffie x

 

[smokinjoe2122]

Another idea, ask if you can take the clown you have back in exchange for two juvies (plus some money) already in the same tank

Must admit, I like to see a pair of clowns, one just doesn't seem right some how

Seffie x

I thought about that Seffie, but I also considered the fact, I've had this one clown for 3/4" of a year, I know she is really healthy, eats well, and has tons of personality... I know a lot of clowns are the same, but I like this one especially. She has "dog" like qualities even if it's just impulse I know what you mean about having a pair. I feel bad, that fish just looks plain bored by herself...

 

[youngfisher]

Sorry if I sound rude,
but could I see a picture of your whoel tank


I'd love to see it!

 

[smokinjoe2122]

Sorry if I sound rude,
but could I see a picture of your whoel tank


I'd love to see it!

Dude thats not rude at all... I have actually never posted a picture of it on here. The rockwork is not really organized because I'm living somewhere on a temporary basis, but I can try to post a pic..

 

[youngfisher]

Thanks, carnt wait to see it

I love marine tanks, one day I will try setting one up. I got put off with the w/c, how you need water from a LFS. but then I saw how cheap it was. I was expecting £30 minimum for like a 50% w/c.

But anyway thats another story, Carnt wait to see the pic

 

[smokinjoe2122]

Thanks, carnt wait to see it

I love marine tanks, one day I will try setting one up. I got put off with the w/c, how you need water from a LFS. but then I saw how cheap it was. I was expecting £30 minimum for like a 50% w/c.

But anyway thats another story, Carnt wait to see the pic

Ok dumb question, but since I never posted a pic, how do I do so??? Also these pics I have are from a very old camera... Don't scrutinize! lol

 

[youngfisher]

What I do is:

Go onto: Www.Tinypic.com

Upload the picture

Copy the code that says "For Forums ..", Well I know it says somthing about forums.

Come on here, post a message and say

My Tank:

[CODE HERE] - Then post

 

[smokinjoe2122]

Sorry for the blurry pics... My tank is pretty basic... I will be upgrading to the biocube (Hopefully) in October... This one is a 29 gallon hex...

 

[youngfisher]

This is a very nice tank, never saw a marine hex before. Theres nothing wrong with basic, Thats how everyone starts off else they make mistakes.

Very nice tank though mate!

 

[smokinjoe2122]

This is a very nice tank, never saw a marine hex before. Theres nothing wrong with basic, Thats how everyone starts off else they make mistakes.

Very nice tank though mate!

Thanks man... It's very basic, but it's better than nuking an expensive setup... I haven't personally killed any animals accidently, so that's my claim to fame lol. It's my starter tank, been going for 2 years. Every couple months I add something or do a little something with the tank. By this fall I should be ready for a reef tank. Hopefully...

 

[seffieuk]

This is a very nice tank, never saw a marine hex before. Theres nothing wrong with basic, Thats how everyone starts off else they make mistakes.

Very nice tank though mate!

Thanks man... It's very basic, but it's better than nuking an expensive setup... I haven't personally killed any animals accidently, so that's my claim to fame lol. It's my starter tank, been going for 2 years. Every couple months I add something or do a little something with the tank. By this fall I should be ready for a reef tank. Hopefully...

Sounds like you did a good job then

I know what you mean, I have got attached to my two clowns - had wanted a maroon clown and thought of selling the clowns but my heart just will not let me do it If I lost a clown I would go find the smallest one i could, then put it in at night, after the other clown has been fed and with the lights off

Seffie x

 

[smokinjoe2122]

Sounds like you did a job then

I know what you mean, I have got attached to my two clowns - had wanted a maroon clown and thought of selling the clowns but my heart just will not let me do it If I lost a clown I would go find the smallest one i could, then put it in at night, after the other clown has been fed and with the lights off

Seffie x


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Thanks...
Yeah I think that's a good call Seffie, I will probably go and get a smaller one and try to introduce later on after feeding.. I'll try that next week... Hopefully the one I have does't get too used to running the show all by itself... Also depeding on my LFS.. She's very strict on when someone can take a fish home, depending on how long it's been there and if it's eating or not. Can't say I can find a better LFS around here...

 

[seffieuk]

Good call hope all goes well - just get the smallest juvie you can find

Seffie x