Clownfish question

[howze01]

Is there an age or size when a Clown makes "the switch"? My Picasso is about 2". If I add one about the same size is there still time for them to pair up? Thanks!

 

[rookie07]

Your best bet is to add a much smaller male clown. Yours may be a female by now, no way to be sure at this point.
However, there is no way to be sure that the currwnt clown will not kill any other clowns you add.

How big is the tank?

 

[howze01]

It's a 30 now but I'm almost done with my 50g upgrade. I just happened to run across another Picasso that is almost to awesome looking to pass up. Not sure how small it is though, waiting to hear back about it now.

 

[KathyC]

You will be taking a big risk of killing one of the clowns if you introduce a similar sized one, especially in a 30g tank. There needs to be a marked difference in size.
Your best chance is to wait until your new tank is up and ready for fish and then introduce your current clown and a smaller sized clown.

 

[howze01]

Yeah, I figured that would be the answer. Thanks Kathy!

 

[rookie07]

. I just happened to run across another Picasso that is almost to awesome looking to pass up. Not sure how small it is

There will always be another (nay hundreds) fish that is "perfect" or "awesome looking" (especially with tank bred clowns). Wait until you are fully ready and able to handle it, or you may end up losing the "perfect" fish