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May 2nd, 2006, 09:18 AM
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clown problem
I have 2 percula clowns that have been fighting ever since i got them about 2 months ago. They were bought at the sametime so i thought they would be alright. The one is constantly driving the other into the corner even at feeding time. Today i saw the dominant one biting the others tail. (no noticable damage) Is there anything i can do or should i take one back to the store.
The tank is a 22 long. 36x12x12. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 22g salt with sump/refuge, 2 perc clowns, scooter blenny, emerald crab, blue crabs, snails Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: oct 05 Other Intrests: cars, models, animals, etc... 
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May 2nd, 2006, 03:00 PM
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Are they both still young,What do you have in the tank.My tomatos took about 6 months to stop the whole whos dominate game.dominate one still has its way.If one starts to show stress I would buy a divider untill the start to get along.One of them is actually cornering the other,do they have any live rock or decorations of some sort to hide?try www.clownfish.ws(this is normal besides the cornering)
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frags and corals for sale tell me about it Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon salt soon to be reefed 29 q-tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10 years fresh 3 years salt Other Intrests: reef subjects Last edited by amonya; May 2nd, 2006 at 03:02 PM.
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May 2nd, 2006, 04:43 PM
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Yeah, they are young. They might have grown 1/4'' since i got them, from whatever size they are when they can be sold. Theres lots of hiding places in the live rock but neither goes near the rocks. I have the rock in the center of the tank to get circulation all around. Maybe i should seperate the rock a bit more to make larger hiding spots? The only spot they ''hide'' is behind the one standpipe.
There's a emerald crab, scooter blenny, couple blue crabs, and snails in the tank. I'll have a look at that site. thanks Mike Current Aquarium(s) Description: 22g salt with sump/refuge, 2 perc clowns, scooter blenny, emerald crab, blue crabs, snails Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: oct 05 Other Intrests: cars, models, animals, etc...
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May 2nd, 2006, 05:38 PM
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I would have to agree with amonya here.One is becoming the dominate female.
Try to put the food in two location so they can both eat.like feed them and when the other clown is in the corner add alittle there to.
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Jasen Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 salt and 10 fresh
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May 2nd, 2006, 07:12 PM
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yup, thats how i feed them. But the one still gets charged at till he's in the corner. He still gets to eat though. But not sure if hes getting enough.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 22g salt with sump/refuge, 2 perc clowns, scooter blenny, emerald crab, blue crabs, snails Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: oct 05 Other Intrests: cars, models, animals, etc...
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May 7th, 2006, 07:34 AM
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it is kind of up to you. There is a chance you will lose the weaker one. If you want to risk it, go ahead. the system seems a bit small to me for a mated pair. If I were you, I would take the weaker clown back before you lose him, but that is up to you.
-marco Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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