clowns getting along?

[logicalthinking]

I have had an Ocelaris Clownfish for about 4 months that I'm sure is probably female by now, and I added what I'm told is a alardy clown about 3 weeks ago (which I've never heard of and can't find in google
search, but it looks like a clarki clown to me if anyone has every heard of an alardy clown let me this know too). this new clown was in a tank with no other clowns for a long time too and most likely is also female. The two are now in a tank together and don't really fight hardly at all. I figured I was gonna have to get rid of one of them but they seem to get along fine, the new clown is much bigger and will chase the smaller one on occasion but the little one just backs off and that's the end of it. Is there a chance I can keep both or will fighting just escalate to the death as the new clown becomes more comfortable or more fish are added (bioload is really low right now). Also the new clown hosts in a Bubble tip anemone that the Ocelaris doesn't touch, there is also a green carpet in the tank that neither of the clowns touches if these facts matter at all.

 

[1geo]

Clarki Clownfish are one of the more aggressive clownfish. Ocellaris are one of the more timid clownfish. I would not think the combination of the two would be a good match. The problem is the Clarki will stress out the Ocellaris making the latter more susceptible to diseases. Keep an eye on the Ocellaris and make sure they are eating properly. If they stop eating and start hiding all day then its time for a decision; do you want the Clarki or the Ocellaris.

 

[DeathWish302]

+1 to 1geo

 

[velvetelvis]

+2

I definitely would not combine Clarkiis with other clownfish species. Clarkiis are very territorial and aggressive and become more so as they get bigger, particularly if they adopt a host. I don't think the ocellaris would stand a chance.