dshel1217 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hey guys, I currently have a ocellaris and a maroon in my 75 they normally stay away from each other but they are starting to fight in the middle. Anyway Im going to have to get rid of my maroon or move him to a different tank. My question is could I get another ocellaris (smaller) and would they pair? I think it would be really cool if they did but I dont want to endanger either one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm not sure, but I think the ocellaris are asexual until one grows into the dominant role and the sex changes. Maybe someone else will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkiiCircus Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 My ocellaris female lost her male not too long ago, and I literally just dumped a new one in there and they began to pair almost immediately. Ocellaris tend to be the easiest to pair as far as pairing goes. They are relatively unpicky, and will go for different colors, sizes, etc. My suggestion would be to get one that appears to be docile and submissive at the store (IE, not one bullying and chasing all the other fish), and put him in a breeder basket for a few days to let her check him out. Release, and monitor their interactions for the first few days! Yes, she might chase him in a corner when you feed, after all, its "her" tank now. As long as you dont see torn fins, you should be a'ok. Look for him to tremble as a sign their bond is growing strong, and he is showing submission. If you do see actual, serious aggression, put him in the breeder basket and try again in a week or so. Once again, a naturally submissive new fish is key! I tried to pair 2 before, in which one was female, and the other was a little too headstrong. It didnt end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I have a pair of them that host my nepthea that I just put together. And I have another pair that is one black and one orange and they both host my rbta. I didn't do anything special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yea I find if you get a baby then it makes it much easier. Jake even paired up his ocellaris with one of Clarkii's new ones which he's got going for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 thanks, I think im going to pick one up this weekend from rca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjames Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 you have to get it when it is really young and usually rca has them in groups so be sure that the one youg get isnt acting like the most dominant of the group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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