Clownfish aggression

[Giancarlo_Flex]

So I have had my 2 orange clowns for 2weeks now. Today I decided to get 2 black clownfish as my local shop said I could get 2 more. After 5min one of the orange clownfish has been nipping and attacking the black clowns. I then removed both black clowns to a QT. I ordered an acclimation box that arrives tomorrow and will most likely put both black clowns in them. Any tips, what I should do to reduce aggression. Do I put the black pair or the aggressive clownfish in the acclimation box?

 

[littlefoxx]

Your LFS gave you horrible advice, you typically cant keep 2 pairs of clowns together unless the tank is HUGE. You will probably want to look into returning a pair

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

How big is the tank? Just a few minutes of googling would have told you that more than 2 clowns per tank usually doesn't work out, you will likely end up with 2 dead clowns.

Researching livestock before purchase is very important for success in this hobby, 'someone told me', or 'LFS told me' is not really a good excuse.

 

[Floyd-]

Unless you have a large tank like 150g or more this is a bad idea. They are very territorial and will kill the others to defend their turf.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

the box might help, but if there's no where for the clowns to hide (anemones or other fluffy coral) they might become a problem again.

 

[kevgib67]

After you return the clowns to your lfs never go back there and find a different lfs.