Clownfish Troubles

[nanojimmy]

Hi guys! I recently acquired two clowns, one a picasso and another a davinci. There seems to be a little bullying going on from the picasso and I am wonder if they are both females. I'm not sure the age of either specimen so what signs should I look for to determine the sex? I got the davinci less than 24 hours before I put the picasso in and I'm a little worried.The picasso is a little bit larger (~.3 inches) and is about 2 inches. From my understanding the change in sex is a one way route (male-->female) and the addition of two females results in a battle to the death :AR15firing::moderator: I see the davinci twitching when near the picasso which I believe is a sign of submission. The davinci was with another smaller one, but I don't think they were a mated pair. This is day one for them being together so they may just be sorting things out. Would love you guys input. TY!

-Jimmy

 

[jennm]

I'd watch and wait. As long as they aren't doing any actual damage to each other, let them sort it out themselves.

A female or wannabe female will pick on the male forever, but not actually do any damage, she keeps him stressed which keeps him male.

If they start tearing each others' fins then it's time to separate them and try another match.

Jenn

 

[myreefclub0070]

hey jimmy,
like jen said, just keep an eye on them and if it gets bad separate them.
hows the tank going?

 

[nanojimmy]

Fortunately, their behavior got a lot better. It took them a couple of days to sort it out, but I'm pretty sure its all done. I believe the Picasso will become the female as she is quite dominant especially during feeding. Here are some iPhone pics. I took all the coral out of the tank for now because I'm getting a nem soon and just didn't wanna risk it since its a small tank.

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[jennm]

Glad to hear it!

 

[ecoreefguy]

What's the difference between the two, I've never heard of a davinci ? Or is it just the same under another name?