Clown fin nips

[Huzie]

Hi all

My two young clowns have been in my tank around 4 weeks or so. I noticed around a week ago the smaller one has had his tail fin quite damaged. It hasn't grown back over the last week and i also noticed his ventral fins are far smaller and perhaps damaged compared with the other.

The larger clown is perfect.. I have certainly noticed the larger one bullying the other.

He is still eating fine

The only other fish in the tank are 3 Green Chromis

Will this behaviour likely calm down? Is there anything I can do to help him?

A couple of pics below but very hard to get a good shot!

 

[Huzie]

Any one any thoughts? Bit concerned for this little clown!?

 

[Huzie]

Also noticed earlier that one of his top fins is now split..

 

[Huzie]

Also noticed earlier that one of his top fins is now split..

 

[scooter31707]

IMO, it's aggression from the other clown. The bigger one probably has turn female and is starting to become dominant.

 

[Huzie]

IMO, it's aggression from the other clown. The bigger one probably has turn female and is starting to become dominant.

That's what I thought, I assume there is nothing I can do? Will it resolve in time?

 

[BigBearMD]

I'm curious what happened or if anyone has advice? My bigger clown is getting pretty aggressive tonight. Driving the little one into the corner several times.


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[snorvich]

Species?