WMAS Discussion Forum : clowns fighting http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:41 +0000 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:55:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44044 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[clowns fighting : rearranging your rock work can...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380473&title=clowns-fighting#380473 Author: SGH360
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 17 2010 at 1:55am

rearranging your rock work can reduce territorial issies, those are really awsome clownfish wish i could afford them, hope they can get along after a while
]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:55:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380473&title=clowns-fighting#380473 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : Thanks for all the help everyone....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380423&title=clowns-fighting#380423 Author: Laird
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 16 2010 at 4:47pm

Thanks for all the help everyone.  

I put the mean bugger in the the timeout box.  The box is pretty big so I'll probably leave him in there awhile and hope he calms down.  

 

Heres my other new guy.  Its the biggest one I've seen.  
 
]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:47:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380423&title=clowns-fighting#380423 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : It depends on the fishies. The...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380348&title=clowns-fighting#380348 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 16 2010 at 9:35am

It depends on the fishies. The purpose for this procedure is to allow the fishies a chance to get to know one another. To see and smell one another and become accepting. The hang on the edge acclimator is less likely to give that exposure than the container on the bottom where more fish hang out. Placing the container near the spot where the most likely rivalry will occur is a good idea.

If there is nothing in the container except the fish, a lot more stress is caused because the clear container offers no hiding place, especially at night. To reduce that stress, I place a few small pieces or a nice multi faceted piece of LR from the tank into the container. Some Caulerpa or a stretch of Chaeto also helps, especially if it's an herbivore.

Wait until the aggressive displays subside before releasing the fish. If it takes more than a few days, reconsider whether this fish should go into the that tank. Even with this procedure, some aggression can still occur upon release. The training methods I describe in the Tips section are very useful.
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]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:35:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380348&title=clowns-fighting#380348 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : How long can you safely leave...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380326&title=clowns-fighting#380326 Author: Laird
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 16 2010 at 12:09am

How long can you safely leave them in it? ]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:09:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380326&title=clowns-fighting#380326 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : I like using little critter carriers...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380322&title=clowns-fighting#380322 Author: Nick801
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 11:10pm

I like using little critter carriers from petco they are only like 5 bucks each

and work great for acclimation]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:10:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380322&title=clowns-fighting#380322 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : I let the anthias out of the acclimater...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380312&title=clowns-fighting#380312 Author: Laird
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 9:37pm

I let the anthias out of the acclimater and caught the old clown, and put him in it for now.  ]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:37:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380312&title=clowns-fighting#380312 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : The two clownfish that fought...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380306&title=clowns-fighting#380306 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 9:15pm

The two clownfish that fought the most became my best pair and eventually paired up and I was able to raise their offspring. The males lower jaw was almost ripped completely off by his future mate!

If you feel that you must remove a fish I would remove the oldest clownfish to the Refugium if you have one or to another tank. Taking it away will give the new clownfish a chance to claim it's territory. Then when the picasso is returned in a few weeks, it will have forgotten about it's territory and will have a stronger fish to contend with.

The link under Secrets of Adding New Fish in the Tips below explains a simple yet effective acclimator.

Edited by Mark Peterson - October 15 2010 at 9:21pm]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:15:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380306&title=clowns-fighting#380306 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : you can get a cheap tuperware...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380304&title=clowns-fighting#380304 Author: sanddune600
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 9:08pm

you can get a cheap tuperware container and build a fish aclimator thats what I did just drilled a bunch of holes and put a rock in it to keep it from floating]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:08:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380304&title=clowns-fighting#380304 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : I traded for a borbonius anthius...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380303&title=clowns-fighting#380303 Author: Laird
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 9:03pm

I traded for a borbonius anthius weeks ago. I gave them some coral but they never could catch it.   Then out of the blue it's caught right after i put my new clown in the acclimator. So i go get the barbonius and brought it home. The clown was in the acclimator at the time but seemed fine so I took it out so I could put the barbonius it. My powder blue tang is freaking out over the barbonius so I'm afraid to take it out.

Should I try and catch the new clown and put it in with the borbonius?
]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:03:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380303&title=clowns-fighting#380303 <![CDATA[clowns fighting : i would put them in a fish acclimator...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380296&title=clowns-fighting#380296 Author: SGH360
Subject: 44044
Posted: October 15 2010 at 8:48pm

i would put them in a fish acclimator to avoid any deaths. how big is the tank. how was it when the last time you introduce a fish? how long when the picasso introduced?]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:48:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44044&PID=380296&title=clowns-fighting#380296