Clownfish Fighting

[deesim105]

We have had our 2 Percula Clownfish for about 5 days now. They are constantly fighting. I know that they may be fighting to become the dominant one. But they are actually lip locking. Is this normal? These are my first saltwater fish so I am worried that something is wrong..

My water tested perfectly, there are no other fish in the water (just a brittlestar) no anenomes.

Any guesses what might be up with them. Thanks for your help :fish1:

 

[Toddrtrex]

How big are they?
Are they both the same size?

It could be that you have 2 females, and if that is the case things are only going to get worse.

 

[deesim105]

They are both about 1 1/2 inches. Is there a way to tell the gender of the fish? They got along so well in the beginning, but they are twirling around and then the odd shutter and then they go back to being fine for a few minutes... then it all starts again.. should I give them a few more days and then maybe bring one back to the store?

 

[Saltwaternooby]

They are just figuring out which one is going to be the female, mine did this for a while when i first got them and don't anymore. Should be just fine

 

[Gold Stripe]

they are just figuring out which one is going to be the female, mine did this for a while when i first got them and don't anymore. Should be just fine

+1

 

[deesim105]

Thank you all for your replies.. They seem a little better today

 

[footballdude2k3]

you should be good since they are little, if they were mature then you would have had a real problem

 

[ThunderTang]

I never had that problem with my clowns because i chose a small one and a big one. deesim105 your clowns are just figuring out who is male and who is the female.