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Old 06-11-2008, 04:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have two False Percula Clown Fish that are eack going to the front corners of the tank. They then dip thier faces down in the sand, roll to the side then rapidly shake to stir up the sand. Is this normal?


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yeah it's normal they tend to dig and burrow every now and again, mine do it too, i know maroon and tomato clowns do it even more from my experience


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yeah it's normal they tend to dig and burrow every now and again, mine do it too, i know maroon and tomato clowns do it even more from my experience
kay good they seem health but I thought I would ask.
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