Help! Fish not getting along

[sprinj76]

I have a tailspot blenny and two false perc clowns in my 20 long. Everything has been fine the last few months (about 4) they have been together. I come home today to see my tailspot blenny has a large chunk of his lower fin missing. Now my tailspot is chasing around the clownfish and trying to bite it!

I have no problems with getting rid of both the clownfish. One of the clowns is mean to both the blenny and the other clownfish . . . nasty little fish. I love my tailspot so I won't get rid of him, even if I have to make him the sole fish in the tank.

Needless to say I am looking for a small fish to put in my tank to get along with my tailspot blenny. I was thinking one firefish.

I am taking the 2 clowns back to the LFS and probably get store credit I can use on food or salt.

Other suggestions for a fish?? I am ok with only have the tailspot blenny and one other fish.

 

[sprinj76]

Both clowns are already back to the fish store.

Looks like a firefish will be the replacement fish, although I am concerned about it jumping . . . I do keep my tank mostly covered though (about 80% covered).

 

[dcombs44]

with firefish, I would 80% probably isn't enough. It seems that jumpers can always find the openings no matter how small they may be.

 

[Sonics Big B]

I agree 80% is not enough. Firefish especially should be called Houdinis. It is like they look for a way out.

 

[sprinj76]

Sounds good, if I go that route I'll be sure to cover everything some how.