Pairing Question

[b.branscombe]

So one of my True Percs bit the dust due to what I believe to be an infection of some sort. He was in pretty rough shape when I got him, but I wished I could have done more. I have another Perc in the tank who's doing amazingly. He's really active, and eats a lot at feeding time. I'm wondering what's the best way to go about getting him a partner. I assume it's still a juvi. It only has two stripes so far, so I imagine it's still an immature male.

What's the best way to go about this? Should I get another and add it to the tank, or should I wait for the clown to become more mature and change sex then add a small juvinille?

[redvipe2010]

How long since the other bit the dust? You may want to wait until you know for sure the other wasn't infected. How large is the one you have?

[b.branscombe]

I last saw the clown two days ago. I'm really surprised it got infected, it was tank raised. Must have been in with the WC ones or something. The one I have now is about an inch long. It still hasn't developed the stripe on its tail, which I am told will come with age.

[GSMguy]

i would wait and see how the other fish in the tank do before you add any

[b.branscombe]

Yeah, I have no problem waiting. Should I wait until the remaining one becomes female before adding another juvi? How long should that take approximately? Are percs mellow enough that this should go smoothly?

[GSMguy]

the remaining one turning to female is not for sure it could happen quickly and could be longer than 6 months were not quite sure what makes them change

[b.branscombe]

I'll probably just wait until it's significantly larger than it is now so that there hopefully won't be any dominance issues.

[GSMguy]

that would be a good plan