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  1. pho88

    pho88 Fire Worm

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    Hello I am Victor!
    i was wondering if i have 4 ocellaris clowns will two of them pair up and mate or do i have to take two away for a pair to mate. just wondering. thank you:)
     
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  2. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    they will pair up overtime. how big is your tank?
     
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  3. pho88

    pho88 Fire Worm

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    it is 50 gallons with 30lb dead rock 40lb live sand: also i have one sixline,one diamond goby and a small anthias i am holding for a friend. hope this helps
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    If they're all juvi, best to remove two right now. 4 in that size of tank will likely bring trouble.
     
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  5. pho88

    pho88 Fire Worm

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    oh what i meant was if i were to purchase 3 more since i have only one now; i love clowns!
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Best to stick to no more than two total.
     
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    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    Yes, two clowns really are the max in most aquariums...
     
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    pho88 Fire Worm

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    alright, thx
    also i have a regular orange and white ocellaris will it mate with other ocellaris clowns or particularly to orange and white ones?
     
    pho88, Jul 26, 2013
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