Clown found in my filter sock!

[jdnumis]

Is it possible the clown jumped into the overflow and got sucked in and died?

I feel terrible. Should I get another one so that the one clown doesn't feel lonely?

 

[masterswimmer]

Extremely possible. Mine have gone 'for the ride', but they've ALWAYS survived. Wonder what caused yours to perish

Russ

 

[jdnumis]

Thanks Russ!

Should I get another one?

 

[TripleT]

Is it possible the clown jumped into the overflow and got sucked in and died?

I feel terrible. Should I get another one so that the one clown doesn't feel lonely?

Got a picture of your overflow? You need to modify it!

MarineDepot.com has a load of different strainers for overflows:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Strainer_Plumbing_Parts-FIFTST-ct.html

For example:

 

[TripleT]

Thanks Russ!

Should I get another one?

What size tank? What else is in it?

Which clown did you lose? The male or the female? How long did you have the pair?

 

[jdnumis]

I am going to get a different strainer, because they can slip through. I have a 90 gallon, with coris wrasse, chromis, decorative fire, yellow watchman, and another clown. I bought them together about 10 days ago, not sure if either is male/female.

 

[masterswimmer]

If you're planning to get another one, you should get one that is considerably smaller. This way you'll be sure to avoid aggression due to both being female.

Russ

 

[jdnumis]

Will do

Thanks Russ

 

[TripleT]

I am going to get a different strainer, because they can slip through. I have a 90 gallon, with coris wrasse, chromis, decorative fire, yellow watchman, and another clown. I bought them together about 10 days ago, not sure if either is male/female.

If the clown you have is small, buy a bigger one.

If the clown you have is large, buy a small one.

Got a tape measure? I'd try to eyeball a measurement at home, and I'd bring it to the store for reference. Don't worry about looking like a weirdo. Who cares?!?

You don't have to have two clowns. But if you do, you will see their mating behavior, and they will most likely lay eggs often, assuming good water quality and diet.

From what I see in my clown gobies, the whole thing is actually a little stressful to them. The female is somewhat aggressive, and the male becomes aggressive when protecting the eggs.

Others here may have more insight as to whether or not you'd be doing your remaining clown a favor in getting a second clown.

But don't do anything until modifying your overflow.

 

[TripleT]

And QT! No question.

Especially clowns... you don't want to wipe your tank out with a case of brooklynella (clownfish disease).

 

[masterswimmer]

If the clown you have is small, buy a bigger one.

If the clown you have is large, buy a small one.

Sorry, I have to disagree.

Under no circumstance should you ever add a clown larger than the one you have. Every single clown is born as a male. The most aggressive, largest clown will morph into a female. Even if a clown appears small in your tank, but it is the only one, it could have morphed into a female already. There is no turning back. Once it morphs to female it cannot go back to being male. If you add another clown that is larger and it has morphed into a female you can possibly have two females. Not the situation you want.

Russ

 

[jdnumis]

Thanks again Russ

~James

 

[TripleT]

Sorry, I have to disagree.

Under no circumstance should you ever add a clown larger than the one you have. Every single clown is born as a male. The most aggressive, largest clown will morph into a female. Even if a clown appears small in your tank, but it is the only one, it could have morphed into a female already. There is no turning back. Once it morphs to female it cannot go back to being male. If you add another clown that is larger and it has morphed into a female you can possibly have two females. Not the situation you want.

Russ

I can get on board with that. Good information!