Springer damsels

[stlcards14]

I currently have 3 springer damsels in QT. They were perfectly fine the first week but now they are starting to show a little aggression towards each-other. This was expected because they are damsels anyways. The problem is I really love their blue color and I think they would look awesome in my tank. Will they be super aggressive in there or will they settle down with the presence of much larger fish? I currently have

2 clown fish
2 flame angels
3 fire fish
2 Anthias
1 algae blenny

This is in my 180 gallon mixed reef and if a picture helps at all here it is

Thanks

 

[HumbleFish]

They might give your firefish some problems, but other than that they will probably just squabble amongst themselves.

 

[stlcards14]

Will they actively seek out the fire fish or just if the fire fish wander into their "territory"? What about adding new fish? I feel a 180 is way to big of a tank for a damsel to be a hassle.

 

[BlueFyre]

They should be fine. I have one and he only bothers new fish but nothing bad. After a couple days he lays off. Mine is in a 65gallon without any issues.

 

[zooman72]

Aggression increases when space decreases, and 180 gallons should be more than sufficient for three Springer's damsels...

 

[stlcards14]

Okay thanks. I hear they eat flatworms so that will be an added benefit. I just don't want to add a fish that I will later regret and spend forever trying to get out

 

[snorvich]

Actually, your firefish will eventually give your firefish problems.

 

[HumbleFish]

Will they actively seek out the fire fish or just if the fire fish wander into their "territory"? What about adding new fish? I feel a 180 is way to big of a tank for a damsel to be a hassle.

Probably more so if the firefish goes near their territory. Damsels tend to stake out a hole in a rock, and defend it.