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09-25-2005, 03:54 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: italy
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 |  clown behavior
i remember reading a thread about someones clown sinking sideways to the ground and then flipping around and swiming back up, and repeating the process. My clown is doin the same thing now! all tests are good. maybe hes just getting stressed from constant bullying? the other male clown is always in his face. My nano is still cycling so i cant seperate him yet. any ideas?
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55 gallon, prizm HOB skimmer, 48" PC Formosa DX - JG3 2 x day, 2 antic, some powerheads, around 24 pnds LR, 3 clowns, 2 tangs, anenome's. RO water | 
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09-25-2005, 04:40 AM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC
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| Re: clown behavior
I am just a beginner so please take this information with a shaker of salt. The behavior you mention may be courting behavior. I have watched my clowns and both display this type behavior as well as others and they have begun to display agression toward other fish that enter their little area. Look for other signs that may give you clues. | |
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09-25-2005, 05:10 AM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: clown behavior
True. The female would be the larger of the two fish. (well, at least the one turning into a female).
She will go aggressively after the male , the normal male behavior is to turn sideways and sort of shudder. This is sortof his way of saying, "OK! You are in charge and I submit!"  
Is this what is going on with your pair? Do you only have two clowns? _________  I Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date Started 9/04 58 gallon Oceanic Tank, 20 gal DIY sump/fuge w/ Kent Marine Auto top-off, Air Water Ice RO/DI, 10,000 K 175 W MH, 2 VHO 03's 96W each, AquaC EV 120 Skimmer
80 lbs LR, DSB in FUGE, 1 - 2 " LS in tank
Black Brittle Star, Chevron Tang, Crocea Clam, red & green Lobophyllia, Frogspawn, Porites Frag, Caulastrea Frag, Green Ricordia, Asst. Zoas, hermits, astreas, stomatellas, fighting conch | |
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09-25-2005, 05:10 AM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: clown behavior
Milton, Welcome to 3 Reef!!! | |
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09-25-2005, 08:42 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 21
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| Re: clown behavior
ya my 2 did that 2, the female still bullies the male and somtimes makes him sleep in the couch 2...lol not the nice king sized anemone  _________ Tank Specs:
55 Gallon Mixed Reef
48" Tek Light: 4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents
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1 x 54w Super Actinic Blue T5 HO Flourescent
1 x 54w 14000K AquaBlue 75/25 T5 HO Fluorescent
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100+ lb. Fiji Live Rock
65+ lb. Live sand
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09-25-2005, 12:28 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noblesville, IN,Indiana Age: 56
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| Re: clown behavior
Interesting post. My pair has been doing the same thing, I thought that the larger was just wanting to rest. Thanks for the thread Hexus!
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55 gal FOWLR, SeaClone 150 skimmer. 2" LS, 50# LR. 29Gal sump/fuge ViaAqua 2600 pump, chaeto, 1" sand, LR
2 Percula Clowns, Scissortail Goby, Black Birdwrasse, Keyhole angel, Lawnmower Blenny, | |
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09-25-2005, 06:52 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC
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| Re: clown behavior
Hi Birdlady; everyone!!
I have been watching for sometime but still have so much to learn that I have not felt input would be proper. I saw the unanswered post and didn't notice the date; sorry for the intrusion. | |
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09-25-2005, 07:19 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: clown behavior
Never a problem! I know I learn something new every day in this hobby! All help is welcome! | |
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