Agressive Clownfish

[archndevil]

I have a small percula clown (crusty) in a 25g with a damsel. Crusty the clown came a week before the damsel. Crusty likes to chase him (damsel- blue devil) around the tank. Will he ever break this habit or is he just having fun? I don't think the devil enjoys this menacing.

 

[davocean]

The clown is probably trying to keep him inline.
Usually the damsels end up being mean.
I wouldn't have one in my tank, especially a 25, they're probably going to compete for space.

 

[redvipe2010]

I agree, tables will probably be turning soon.

 

[stykthyn]

lose the damsel

 

[archndevil]

What's so bad with the damsel...it's like an inch long!

 

[davocean]

That inch long little demon will most likely become really mean and thrash fish several times it's size.
Rarely do I hear people having a damsel that doesn't become mean.
Green chromis are the only ones I would keep in my tank.

 

[ClownReef®]

It wont be an inch long forever.. Damsels are notorious for being agressive and some actually chow down coral. Some damsels get fairly big and will chase and nip at other fish. Other than that, they are remarkably smart, so if you fail to take it out of the first attempt, be prepared to struggle.