kwsm
Reefing newb
I have in my tank at the moment, two clowns and a damsel. (yeah. i know.) I've read about ways to keep the damsel's territorial nature at a minimum when adding new fish. I have a while before I plan on adding another but was curious just the same.
If he proves to be a problem, of course I'll get rid of him and haul his bottom back to the LFS, but so far he seems pretty docile.
Granted the three fish are sharing a 55g tank so with all the rock in there I can't imagine there's TOO much territory for the three of them to fight over.
The damsel was the first one in which was a newbie mistake. listening to people to work at chain pet stores, petco, is probably not usually a good idea. They're just kids who happen to work there.
Anyway, with the introduction of the clowns, the damsel didn't seem to care much. He stayed hidden for a day or so then gradually came out to see them, though still seemed a bit timid.
Basically, this is the only reason I haven't already moved him out as I intended. All fish are different and some who are supposed to be meanies, sometimes just aren't. So I figured I would wait to see if he exhibits any aggressive behavior before I send him away.
But that's no reason not to take every precaution when adding potential new fish.
I've read a bit on breaking up the rocks a bit when adding new fish to a tank with a damsel in it to help break up his territory and keep things as peaceful as possible during a time that's already stressful for your new guy.
Anyone have any experience with this or other ways to keep damsels in check? Or suggestions even on how to set the rocks to begin with. I kind of just threw them in there in a fashion I thought looked good. But help on improving flow and reducing dead spots always helps. :)
If he proves to be a problem, of course I'll get rid of him and haul his bottom back to the LFS, but so far he seems pretty docile.
Granted the three fish are sharing a 55g tank so with all the rock in there I can't imagine there's TOO much territory for the three of them to fight over.
The damsel was the first one in which was a newbie mistake. listening to people to work at chain pet stores, petco, is probably not usually a good idea. They're just kids who happen to work there.
Anyway, with the introduction of the clowns, the damsel didn't seem to care much. He stayed hidden for a day or so then gradually came out to see them, though still seemed a bit timid.
Basically, this is the only reason I haven't already moved him out as I intended. All fish are different and some who are supposed to be meanies, sometimes just aren't. So I figured I would wait to see if he exhibits any aggressive behavior before I send him away.
But that's no reason not to take every precaution when adding potential new fish.
I've read a bit on breaking up the rocks a bit when adding new fish to a tank with a damsel in it to help break up his territory and keep things as peaceful as possible during a time that's already stressful for your new guy.
Anyone have any experience with this or other ways to keep damsels in check? Or suggestions even on how to set the rocks to begin with. I kind of just threw them in there in a fashion I thought looked good. But help on improving flow and reducing dead spots always helps. :)
