deboM3
New member
Hey everyone,
I was wondering if I could get several opinions on the compatibility of an Ocellaris and a Blue Damsel in an 18 gallon tank. The tank has been set up for almost 3 months and the Damsel has been living alone in it for 1 month.
Yesterday I purchased a tank-raised Ocellaris that is slightly smaller than the Damsel, and although there has been no obvious aggression towards each other, the Ocellaris refuses to eat and spends most of it's time in one spot midway up the tank near a wall. I've heard it may take awhile for them to adjust to the new surrounding and feel comfortable enough to eat, but I was wondering if you thought putting the two together was ok or not. Before putting the Ocellaris in the tank, I rearranged the rocks to try and diminish the Damsel's territorial advantage. A couple people have told me they are not a good match and that I should get rid of the Damsel (which I'd hate to do, I've grown fond of the little guy!) but a couple other people have said it should be fine. I'd really like to keep them in the tank together if possible.
If you've had an experience with these two types of fish or if you have any knowledge on them, your opinion would be greatly appreciated! I would like a few more opinions before I decide whether to separate them or not. I also have a 30 gallon tank set up that is currently holding only two cleaner shrimp, but is awaiting a mantis shrimp. If absolutely necessary, I could separate the fish for the time being. Please let me know what you think!
(for further information, the levels of the tank are as follows: ammonia = 0, nitrate = 10, nitrite = 0, pH = 8.2)
I was wondering if I could get several opinions on the compatibility of an Ocellaris and a Blue Damsel in an 18 gallon tank. The tank has been set up for almost 3 months and the Damsel has been living alone in it for 1 month.
Yesterday I purchased a tank-raised Ocellaris that is slightly smaller than the Damsel, and although there has been no obvious aggression towards each other, the Ocellaris refuses to eat and spends most of it's time in one spot midway up the tank near a wall. I've heard it may take awhile for them to adjust to the new surrounding and feel comfortable enough to eat, but I was wondering if you thought putting the two together was ok or not. Before putting the Ocellaris in the tank, I rearranged the rocks to try and diminish the Damsel's territorial advantage. A couple people have told me they are not a good match and that I should get rid of the Damsel (which I'd hate to do, I've grown fond of the little guy!) but a couple other people have said it should be fine. I'd really like to keep them in the tank together if possible.
If you've had an experience with these two types of fish or if you have any knowledge on them, your opinion would be greatly appreciated! I would like a few more opinions before I decide whether to separate them or not. I also have a 30 gallon tank set up that is currently holding only two cleaner shrimp, but is awaiting a mantis shrimp. If absolutely necessary, I could separate the fish for the time being. Please let me know what you think!
(for further information, the levels of the tank are as follows: ammonia = 0, nitrate = 10, nitrite = 0, pH = 8.2)
No aggression whatsoever. It's hit or miss with damsels.
