new perc is chasing old perc...but not biting

ultra spikey

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I just bought a new percula clownfish to pair with my existing clown that ive had for about 8 months. My existing clown is about 1 1/2" long and the new clown is slightly longer. Theyre still pretty small. The new clown has been in my 75g now for about 20 minutes, and ever since I put him in, the new clow keeps chasing the old clown around the tank. He'll chase him to one spot and they'll float around for a couple seconds, then the old clown will swim away again. It looks like the new clown wants to be friends but the old clown doesnt. Any suggestions on whats goin on?
 
I'm no expert on this subject, but I'm guessing the original clown is just trying to display it's dominance in the tank over the other clown. Eventually this should naturally work itself out, just as long as they're not attacking each other with the intent to injure.
 
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