Finding a mate...

I had a beautiful pair of clownfish, but the male jumped on me. I would like to start searching for another male for the female, and have a couple of questions for those more educated in clownfish.

- Is a female capable of mating with another male once the original has passed?
- The female is a ocellaris and percula hybrid, does that mean a male of either species is okay?
- How do I sex a clownfish, aka, determine if it's male or female?

Thanks for any help.

 

Yes the female may have multiple partners after the dominate male is notlonger present, another male will take it's place.

What type of clown that is a hard one. If you want a spawning pair in the future I would get the same type of hybrid.

The next clown should be a smaller, and not display any of the characteristics of a dominate female. Aggression and size are usually good indicators. Look for a male mixed in a tank with other clowns. A lone clown may already be a female.

 

I think finding the same hybrid will be very difficult, and I don't need a spawning pair. So either type?

So I should be looking for a smaller, passive fish? Ae there any physical characteristics, or specific behaviors? Any particular behaviors if they reside in an anemone?

 

Either type is fine.

The male should show signs of submission by shaking in response to the female.

The female will typically be a more aggressive eater and will become aggressive if the male does not show submission.

Since the tank is not fully stocked yet it would not hurt to move things around slightly just prior to introduction. If there is some aggression that is normal as long as there is not fin ripping or other physical injury. If the new clown does not submit and aggression continues they will have to be separated.