clown aggression

[jeffysro]

my 2 clownfish has recently separated i think. when i bought them they paired up instantly and stayed like that for like 3 weeks. recently ive noticed that the bigger one is showing major aggression, even full on biting during feeding. at night they group up again and seperate when i turn the lights on

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

my 2 clownfish has recently separated i think. when i bought them they paired up instantly and stayed like that for like 3 weeks. recently ive noticed that the bigger one is showing major aggression, even full on biting during feeding. at night they group up again and seperate when i turn the lights on

If you are seeing damage to the smaller clown, like ripped fins, you'll need to separate them. I would suggest putting the larger one in a hanging breeder box for perhaps two weeks and then reintroduce them again to see if that helps. In some cases, clownfish just won't pair up.....