I wish we could get along

[Üter]

So after we over a year old now. I’ve had them for 13 months and they fought to establish dominance on month 2 till the male that lost swam upside down and went in the box to heal. They have been fine for 10 months except today they are misbehaving so I had to break out the isolation box again. Had to get a quick video since it was like dogs chasing their tails. Dropped food in to try and distract and nothing. So quiet time. Any ideas if I can let him out at lights out or should I wait till morning?

 

[JustAnotherNanoTank]

Jail time 48 hour hold.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

So after we over a year old now. I’ve had them for 13 months and they fought to establish dominance on month 2 till the male that lost swam upside down and went in the box to heal. They have been fine for 10 months except today they are misbehaving so I had to break out the isolation box again. Had to get a quick video since it was like dogs chasing their tails. Dropped food in to try and distract and nothing. So quiet time. Any ideas if I can let him out at lights out or should I wait till morning?

I always isolate the "winner" of any clownfish fights, and let the "loser" remain free in the tank to try and let it build strength. However, that may just be wishful thinking, as managing clownfish pairs can be a real challenge.

 

[Üter]

I always isolate the "winner" of any clownfish fights, and let the "loser" remain free in the tank to try and let it build strength. However, that may just be wishful thinking, as managing clownfish pairs can be a real challenge.

I tried but she has too much energy to catch her.

 

[Üter]

Jail time 48 hour hold.

48 hours now that he's big. oh boy.

 

[JustAnotherNanoTank]

48 hours now that he's big. oh boy.

Honestly the best bet I’ve had was using the iso box in the sump. I feel like sometimes when they can see their habitat but not get to it, it creates anger and a readiness for when they get out lol

I noticed when they get completely taken out of the habitat, when reintroduced, they seem to act like a fish in a new place.

This is all anecdotal and I have no proof of it.

 

[Üter]

yeah, it's just been so long since the last aggression. I thought we might be through it. Maybe it's because he's been gaining weight and getting closer to her size.

 

[JayM]

I tried but she has too much energy to catch her.

I've had the need to catch a clownfish a few times. I would just go to the tank about an hour before sunrise, shine a flashlight on the fish that needed a time-out, and gently scooped it out with my hand. It's really that simple (with clownfish, anyway).