Anthia vs. Purple Dottyback

[Cove Beach]

I added a Purple Dottyback to my 75gal reef yesterday. I thought he looked great in the tank, only problem is my Blue Eyed Anthia dosen't care for him much. The Anthia runs the Dottyback into the nearest corner or hole anytime he sees him. My question is should i try to remove the Dottyback or let them go for a few days to see if they work things out? My Tang and Anthia had issues early on but have become swimming buddies after a week or so. Any thoughts would be great...

 

[SDguy]

Pseudochromis can hold their own...I would just give him some time.

 

[Angel*Fish]

I had this problem with my bicolor anthias & blackcap basslet. The blackcap has since died & I believe it was strongly related to or caused by the bullying he recieved from the anthias

That is not to say yours won't work it out - just more like a warning that possibly they won't

 

[SDguy]

Here are a couple links to ease your mind:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/anthiina.htm

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pseudoch.htm