New Maroon clown intro

[oceanviper]

Hi Reef gurus....

Nee help here on how to introduce new maroon clown into the family....

Currently having one size 2 inch constantly attacking the new maroon member....

Afraid of the adaptibilities of this new member, now i have use a betta tank to isolate..both of them....

Help & advice....

Thanks.

[mengyang_neo]

Hi Reef gurus....

Nee help here on how to introduce new maroon clown into the family....

Currently having one size 2 inch constantly attacking the new maroon member....

Afraid of the adaptibilities of this new member, now i have use a betta tank to isolate..both of them....

Help & advice....

Thanks.

Paring Premnas species clownfish (maroon clownfish):

Pairing maroon clowns is much more problematic than pairing Amphiprion species clownfish. Maroons are notorious for being very aggressive towards other clownfish. They are pretty much fearless and will only back down from an all out fight when presented with the overwhelming threat of death.

Separation Technique:

The only technique I am aware of that works the vast majority of the time with the least amount of damage as possible to use a separation and slow acclimation process to introduce a poetical mate to a maroon clownfish.

First you need to have a large female already established in your tank before trying a pairing. The clownfish should be at least 3� from nose to start of the cardinal fin. Next you will need to do a little preparation before buying a potential mate for your maroon. You need something to securely separate the two fish in the same tank while still allowing the fish to see each other and the new fish to get water flow. You can use a clear plastic specimen container with holes drilled in it for example.

Now go to the LFS and find the smallest juvenile maroon from a community tank that you can find. It should be no larger than 1� nose to start of cardinal fin. Acclimate the new maroon just as you would any other fish. Once the new maroon is acclimated to your tanks water, place the new maroon in the specimen container. Let the two fish see each other, place the specimen container near the females territory. Carefully watch the female’s behavior. If she is trying to attack the new fish thru the container, it is not safe to release the new maroon. Give her time to cool off from the disruption to her tank and addition of a foreign clownfish in her tank.

Now that the female has cooled her temper it is time to try an introduction. Get your favorite fish net ready and release the new maroon to the tank. If the fighting gets too bad you will need to rescue the new maroon and place it back in the container and try the next day. If after three failed attempts you can write off the new maroon as incompatible and you will need a new juvenile to try with.

for more information u can look up at reefcentral.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=36

[oceanviper]

Paring Premnas species clownfish (maroon clownfish):

Pairing maroon clowns is much more problematic than pairing Amphiprion species clownfish. Maroons are notorious for being very aggressive towards other clownfish. They are pretty much fearless and will only back down from an all out fight when presented with the overwhelming threat of death.

Separation Technique:

The only technique I am aware of that works the vast majority of the time with the least amount of damage as possible to use a separation and slow acclimation process to introduce a poetical mate to a maroon clownfish.

First you need to have a large female already established in your tank before trying a pairing. The clownfish should be at least 3� from nose to start of the cardinal fin. Next you will need to do a little preparation before buying a potential mate for your maroon. You need something to securely separate the two fish in the same tank while still allowing the fish to see each other and the new fish to get water flow. You can use a clear plastic specimen container with holes drilled in it for example.

Now go to the LFS and find the smallest juvenile maroon from a community tank that you can find. It should be no larger than 1� nose to start of cardinal fin. Acclimate the new maroon just as you would any other fish. Once the new maroon is acclimated to your tanks water, place the new maroon in the specimen container. Let the two fish see each other, place the specimen container near the females territory. Carefully watch the female’s behavior. If she is trying to attack the new fish thru the container, it is not safe to release the new maroon. Give her time to cool off from the disruption to her tank and addition of a foreign clownfish in her tank.

Now that the female has cooled her temper it is time to try an introduction. Get your favorite fish net ready and release the new maroon to the tank. If the fighting gets too bad you will need to rescue the new maroon and place it back in the container and try the next day. If after three failed attempts you can write off the new maroon as incompatible and you will need a new juvenile to try with.

for more information u can look up at reefcentral.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=36

Hi bro....

Thanks for the advice.....

Currently i'm doing that....

[mengyang_neo]

i see, good luck with the pairing. =)

[oceanviper]

i see, good luck with the pairing. =)

Thanks bro.....

Hope able to broadcast my success in these few days.....

[oceanviper]

Thanks bro.....

Hope able to broadcast my success in these few days.....

Hi there....

Just want to updates that my maroon pairing still not successful.

The old maroon still non-stop chasing this new member once release into the tank....

Think need to let it stay in the betta tank for longer period before introduce again....

Do you think if intro during the night (whole dark place).

Any suggestion.

[Solo77]

dont let the big maroon establish its territory......u have to take the risk...mine chased and fought....the male clown was beaten badly but recovered and they are together happily and after...

[oceanviper]

dont let the big maroon establish its territory......u have to take the risk...mine chased and fought....the male clown was beaten badly but recovered and they are together happily and after...

Did you intro the maroons at the same time...

My maroon has been there for couple of weeks before this new member arrived.....

[oceanviper]

Did you intro the maroons at the same time...

My maroon has been there for couple of weeks before this new member arrived.....

Hi guys....

Updates you guys....

New member maroon intro FAIL....