Too much fighting?

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I had one false perc in my tank for about a week, and it was doing great. I decided I wanted to try and pair some, so I purchased another one and added him, but all they have done is chase eachother for the past 2 days! Both seem to be displaying dominant characteristics (chasing, nipping), and both also seem to be showing signs of submission (seizure like episodes). I have twice caught them locked in a jaw-to-jaw struggle holding one to one another. How long typically do the clowns take to establish dominance? I dont want them fighting and stressing out the rest of the tank or worse.
 
They are both about 4 months old. The larger of the two (and the older one) is about 1.5 inches. The newer, smaller clown is appx 1 inch.
 
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