From what I've heard from a local clownfish breeder and also seen at J&L when they got in a huge ORA captive bred Maroon clown shipment, one major drawback of breeding this species is that as they get older, the maroons will attack each other and shred each others fins. There is no familial love here and sibling rivalry is rampant. If only a couple babies survive, then no problem. If you become very adept and successful at raising the young, be prepared for this sort of nasty behaviour. Maroons are my favourite clowns in terms of looks, but every one I've ever owned turned out to be an @sshole fish in the end. Biting the hand that feeds them, pulling corals out of their holes and tossing them (not kidding), etc.
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If you see it, can take care of it, better get it or put it on hold. Otherwise, it'll be gone & you'll regret it!
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