I think they are going to breed soon??

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  1. Viper3166

    Viper3166 Feather Duster

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    Noticed tonight that my clowns of 2yrs are biting at a huge old turbo snail shell. Does this mean they are ready to breed and when?? also i noticed a little spout on the bottom of the male.

     
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  3. NeighborTomita

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    Quite possible, they look old enough. They could have also been protecting their home :)
     
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    Viper3166 Feather Duster

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    thanks tom, also they have thrown emtpy snail shells that are near this larger one.
     
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    wanted to do a wc tonight do you think it's ok to do so? don't want to kill the mood haha or is this a pre breeding thing as they may take a few days?
     
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    A water change might brighten up their mood, kind of like clean sheets if you know what I mean ;)
     
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    Did the wc, see what happens.
     
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    Lastnight they were at it again cleaning the snail shell but no eggs.
     
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    mine do the same thing all the time, i have not seen any eggs as of yet?
     
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    Thanks for the input hydro. the female has a fat belly so either i'm feeding more and eggs. time wil tell i guess.
     
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    Just got home from a weekend in lancaster and came home to eggs. not as red as i've seen but maybe they are suppose to be that color light orange. also while in lancaster had to visit that fish place to pic up a few item hopefully i can come back down for the swap.
     

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