Ocellaris fight!

[luisht]

My clownfish started fighting two days ago, I believe they are trying to settle who will be the female, one seems to be more dominant, but I'm afraid it might stress the other one to the point of killing it.

[eklikewhoa]

What size tank are they in? if they are in a big enough tank with place to seek refuge the male will be able to relieve himself from the stress.

[Darbex]

Is one larger than the other? Like Ek said if its large enough they will be fine never had my clown kill the other.

[luisht]

they live in a biocube 29

[Darbex]

They should be fine. Just deciding who is boss.

[eklikewhoa]

Agreed, setting dominance unless you have already two females.

[luisht]

Is one larger than the other? Like Ek said if its large enough they will be fine never had my clown kill the other.

the dominant one is a little bit larger but not for too much

[luisht]

hopefully they settle this soon, cuz the "male" is getting a beating lol, he barely moves his left pectoral fin.

[Sea-agg09]

its normal. They will fight for about a week, then they will be fine. Even if you have 2 females, the less dominant will turn back into a male.

[Darbex]

Mine still fight and they have been together for about a year

[eklikewhoa]

its normal. They will fight for about a week, then they will be fine. Even if you have 2 females, the less dominant will turn back into a male.

You sure? I always thought it was male able to change to female and with no return?

[Darbex]

They should be able to switch but what usually happens is there normally isnt a reason for a female to go to a male.

[luisht]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice, I'll keep a close eye on my clowns and hope they settle soon. :)