Firefish fighting

[saltfinsax]

I had one and he started to hide from my yellow tang,so I got him a partner to hang with hopping it would bring out. Well it worked and thay where best buds, even sleep next to each other. Then after about 3 months the first one I had has chased the other off to the corner of the tank.
Why and how too fix it or if I can?

 

[oceansidefish]

Get one out and take it back. It's a misconception that firefish will do well in pairs. It's best to keep one per tank

 

[sdusky]

My firefish will not come out from hiding. I have only had him for 2 days. I was going to go and buy another one today so maybe he would come out. I was going to buy the same fish that he was sharing a tank with at the dealer.
Every where I read says two are ok. Any other thoughts on this.

 

[oceansidefish]

They CAN do well in pairs....What you see at the store may not always end more. They can become territorial as they grow. I have seen it before. It's a risk, you have to be willing to re-home one of them. Firefish are often shy at first, especially if there are large more agressive fish in the tank.

 

[sdusky]

Oceanside, Thnks for the info. My tank is not very aggressive but any new fish is always free game to a little hazing. Since This morning the new Firefish has come out and is doing well.
Thanks Again!!!