super aggressive clown tankmate

gman52 · 01/19/2007, 08:40 PM

In my 20 gallon I have a super aggressive ocellaris clownfish with a yellow watchmen goby. So far the clown killed a firefish, beat up a diadema basslet so bad I had to remove him, it killed a purple reef chromis, and a six line wrasse. The goby isnt bothered only because he actually stands his ground vs the clown. I think I need a fish that won't get pushed around right when he is put in the tank. My reef chromis lasted a while, because he would stand his ground at least a little bit.

So my question is, is there any fish I can add to the tank with the clown or should I just leave those two in there. From what I can gather I need a fish that won't let the clown bully him right of the bat, otherwise its over for the new fish. Im tired of wasting money on fish that die in about 2 days. any help is apprecaited.

sorry for the long post

Thanks

Whisperer · 01/19/2007, 08:58 PM

Get a big maroon clown, let's see who's boss.

Just kidding. How about trading it with a percula at lfs? I sounds like you will continue to lose any fish that you put in that tank if you do not remove that rascal.

gman52 · 01/19/2007, 10:04 PM

If i can't add another fish I just won't add anymore I wouldn't take him back. I really like this clown, tons of personality, just really aggressive. thanks for the reply whisperer.

any other ideas

thanks

Navyblue · 01/19/2007, 10:04 PM

My mom once plopped a blue damsel in my display and it send every fish in it into hiding or jumping, including my ocellaris clown pair.

reefshadow · 01/19/2007, 10:14 PM

Dottybacks can be pretty darn agressive.

Gosh though, if it killed a six line you may be stuck with the two fish.

01/19/2007, 08:40 PM	#1
gman52 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	super aggressive clown tankmate In my 20 gallon I have a super aggressive ocellaris clownfish with a yellow watchmen goby. So far the clown killed a firefish, beat up a diadema basslet so bad I had to remove him, it killed a purple reef chromis, and a six line wrasse. The goby isnt bothered only because he actually stands his ground vs the clown. I think I need a fish that won't get pushed around right when he is put in the tank. My reef chromis lasted a while, because he would stand his ground at least a little bit. So my question is, is there any fish I can add to the tank with the clown or should I just leave those two in there. From what I can gather I need a fish that won't let the clown bully him right of the bat, otherwise its over for the new fish. Im tired of wasting money on fish that die in about 2 days. any help is apprecaited. sorry for the long post Thanks

01/19/2007, 08:58 PM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Get a big maroon clown, let's see who's boss. Just kidding. How about trading it with a percula at lfs? I sounds like you will continue to lose any fish that you put in that tank if you do not remove that rascal. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

01/19/2007, 10:14 PM	#5
reefshadow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Washington Posts: 1,786	Dottybacks can be pretty darn agressive. Gosh though, if it killed a six line you may be stuck with the two fish. __________________ All Your Coral Are Belong To Us Current Tank Info: 30 Deep Blue shallow mixed rimless, MP10, Ecoxotic LED's, SCA 301 skimmer.

01/19/2007, 10:04 PM	#3
gman52 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	If i can't add another fish I just won't add anymore I wouldn't take him back. I really like this clown, tons of personality, just really aggressive. thanks for the reply whisperer. any other ideas thanks

01/19/2007, 10:04 PM	#4
Navyblue Low maintenance first Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,790	My mom once plopped a blue damsel in my display and it send every fish in it into hiding or jumping, including my ocellaris clown pair.