My b + w clowns are more aggressive in their new home

[E.intheC]

I just upgraded to a new tank, and my clowns are much more aggressive. They used to be territorial, but now they're more apt to chase me around and bite my fingers. Lol...

That part is an annoyance, but it's not terrible. However, I just bought a new Mystery Wrasse, who's supposed to arrive Monday.

I'm a bit worried they'll attack the Wrasse.

Besides taking the clowns out and adding the wrasse, then re-arranging the rocks and adding the clowns back.. are there any tips/suggestions?

Who has similar wrasses with black and white clowns??

Thanks!

 

[KathyC]

How old are the clowns?
What size is the tank?

Is it possible they might be attempting to spawn, that would definitely promote aggressive behavior to your hands and other tankmates

 

[E.intheC]

Well, they were a birthday present about 1 year ago, so they're probably a bit older than that.

The tank is a 34 gallon solana.

They haven't been showing a lot of spawning behavior, but i'm not ruling that out yet.

 

[lunner]

I think you should be fine. But I would socially acclimate the new fish to the resident clowns with some sort of clear plastic container. I like to use those clear perforated strawberry container.

 

[E.intheC]

I think the social acclimation is a good idea. Let's hope it works. Wish me luck!