Bullying Tomato Clown?

[seahorsecu]

I have noticed that every time my jawfish comes out of his burrow, even a little bit, my clown scares him back in and/or nips him. What could be the reason our clown is acting this way? (NOTE: the jawfish is under a rock of brain coral.) Any ideas?

 

[jumpfrog]

How big is your tank? Tomato's don't play well with others if there isn't enough space. Sometimes rearranging your rock work works to tame aggression. Everyone has to find a new home.
Good Luck!

 

[seahorsecu]

Thanx, 30 gal.

 

[dbgator1]

It is tough when a fish gets an attitude with a little guy like a jawfish. If he keeps doing it the jawfish will not get food and will probably only last a limited amount of time. I've never had a tomato clown i have had true percs and they are not that aggresive but i have heard that tomatoes are. Good luck.