Mandarin Goby Question?

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  1. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I've had my Mandarin for about 4 months now. He's doing great and I got lucky enough that he eat's mysis shrimp, along with his all day pod hunting).;D Anyway, my question is I've noticed that sometimes he goes up to the glass and does a twitching thing. He's been doing this for a couple weeks now. The spot where he does the twitching thing is also right around where he sleeps. Is this some type of mating dance? I tried to catch him while doing it, but as soon as I get close with the camera he stops. Here is a pic of him anyway.
     

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  3. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    he might just be seeing himself in the reflection. if its a male he might be twitching to show aggression to scare himself off
     
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    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    LOL I'm pretty sure it's a male. That would be hilarious if that's what he's doing.
     
  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    That would be my guess too. All of my male fish seem to do that. Glad he's doing well!
     
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    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    He is just bowing up in front of the mirror trying to see what he looks like when he is acting tough....LOL
     
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    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    haha I know. I didn't even think he was trying to act tuff. But it's hilarious that he's trying to scare off "the other male".