Adding small clownfish

[captmilkchoco]

Hi! I have a 29G Biocube that currently has live rock, corals, and (added in order) a firefish, Randall's assessor, and a flame hawkfish.

I would like to add a pair of adolescent clownfish, but I'm worried about the semi-aggressiveness of the flame hawk. I had always planned on adding clowns last, just want to make sure they'll be ok with the Flame Hawk.

Anything I can do to smooth this over?

 

[kevin21]

I think the pair of clowns would be fine. I have a pair with my flame hawk and they show no signs of aggression. The clowns swim near the top of the water column most of the time while the flame hawk perches on rocks, corals etc.

 

[captmilkchoco]

I think the pair of clowns would be fine. I have a pair with my flame hawk and they show no signs of aggression. The clowns swim near the top of the water column most of the time while the flame hawk perches on rocks, corals etc.

Which did you add first? If the clowns were second, any issues at first?

 

[kevin21]

Actually weird situation for me. I added the true perc first. Large female. Then added the flame hawkfish. Then added a purple pseudochromis. Last was the extremely small male snowflake. I have had no issues.

 

[kaz1961]

I have a small pair of Occ clowns and a Flame Hawk in a 150. Flame was in the tank first and paid no attention to the clowns when I added them. I have to say that my Flame is super mellow and doesnt bother anyone, so maybe mine is an exception to the rule.

 

[captmilkchoco]

Actually weird situation for me. I added the true perc first. Large female. Then added the flame hawkfish. Then added a purple pseudochromis. Last was the extremely small male snowflake. I have had no issues.

Interesting. Thanks for your input.

 

[captmilkchoco]

I have a small pair of Occ clowns and a Flame Hawk in a 150. Flame was in the tank first and paid no attention to the clowns when I added them. I have to say that my Flame is super mellow and doesnt bother anyone, so maybe mine is an exception to the rule.

My Flame isn't super aggressive, but goes on an all-out sprint when I add pellets haha

 

[scooter31707]

You might see a little aggression when you first add them by our established fish, just to let them know who is boss.

 

[MG98]

I used to have a clown and added the hawk shortly after. Had no problems with either.

 

[scooter31707]

I used to have a clown and added the hawk shortly after. Had no problems with either.

The case for the OP is the other way around. They already have the Hawk.