Percula Clown and Damsel

[spuds]

I just added a Percual Clown to my tank with two damsels. A bigger Neon Velvot and a smaller yellow tail. I took the velvot out as it went right after the Percula, do you think I should be fine with the yellow tail, or should I try to pull him out too. (Actually I tried to get the yellow tail out, but I could not catch him.

 

[goober]

my yellow tail damsal acts just fine around all my clowns. is the damsal bigger or smaller then the clown? well in the case i would think they will be fine. hay thats what i think so if im wrong tell me

 

[spuds]

The yellow is a little bit bigger than the clown, and it has been in the tank a lot longer. Which I have some concern for the yellow tail being toop aggressive again the clown and eventaully kiling him. I also have a small yellow tank that keeps the damsel under control, however does not bother the clown.

 

[oceanblue]

Spuds,
it's a territorial thing, best thing to do is to change your rock around, especially if the yellow tail has a "home" try to move that so that he's not so "comfy" and feels like it's his place. In changing that he's put in the same role as the new clown and this usually helps reduce aggressive behavior. let us know!

 

[bassmaster]

I had a percula clown in with a yellow tail damsel as well. Untill he started chasing my clown, even thought the clown was bigger then he was.
Bottom line is, be careful adding that clown into your tank. It may work out, it may not.

 

[sumtinfishy]

I introduced a percula clown to my tank that already had a Neon Velvet and the two are practically inseperable. They follow each other around the tank constantly....I have never witnessed a single squabble.....go figure