ocellaris aggression?

[geckoejon]

hello,

i have a 75g mixed reef. i added a pair of ocellaris about a month ago. the black / white one has been constantly harassing the other fish. it swims straight at them repeatedly and chases them if they turn away. the fish all seem to be ignoring it except for the newest addition. i added a sunburst anthias 10 days ago. until 2 days ago, it was out front just about all the time, vibrant, and eating like a pig a couple times a day. i think the clown is too much for it. it has been hiding for 2 days and i haven't seen it eat.

so, i have a couple questions...

1. are ocellaris usually that aggressive? if not, think i should try trading it out in hopes that i will get a less aggressive one?

2. think i should get rid of the anthias and just let the clown rule the tank?

3. think i should get another anthias for it to pair up with? i have read and been told that sunburst are alright alone.

other suggestions???

current stock...

ocellaris - 2 paired but not spawning
firefish - 1
tailspot goby - 1
mandarin - 1
orange spot goby - 1

thanks...

 

[geckoejon]

anybody??? thoughts on the clown aggression???

possibilities...

-trade the aggressive one in?

-trade the pair in?

-trade in the aggressive female and only have 1 clown?

 

[charliet21]

If they r a pair trade both.... i have black and whites also with no problems. Very peacful fish....until i stuck my hand in the tank