Clownfish relentless please help

fernalfer · 05/21/2017, 07:05 PM

Ok so i bought 2 clown fish from the LFS at the same time. No fighting in tank at LFS. Then i brought them home and both were in Quarantine together for 8 weeks in a 20 gallon. No fighting. After Quarantine both were put in a 120 Gallon tank with no issues for the first 5 months. They would swim together and have a grand old time. NOW for the last month the bigger clown fish chases the other clown all day from lights on to lights off. He twitches his body at the other one then the clownfish darts to other side of tank to get away and the bigger clown follows and keeps harassing. Seems like no biting, no nipped fins, he just darts at him and then turns. He never gives up just chases the other one anywhere he goes in the tank.

Is this normal? Will it subside? I can tell the other clown is starting to get stress out.

Any info would be appreciated.

coralfish · 05/21/2017, 07:21 PM

The larger is the female. It is likely part of the mating ritual and she may be ready but he is not. If no damage is being cause I'd let them work it out

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fernalfer · 05/21/2017, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coralfish

The larger is the female. It is likely part of the mating ritual and she may be ready but he is not. If no damage is being cause I'd let them work it out

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Yes no damage but seems like the smaller clown is starting to stress a little. Eats still but isn't a pig like he was before.

nereefpat · 05/21/2017, 09:39 PM

Sometimes a woman doesn't like a particular male suitor. Clowns don't always pair up. It's a wait and see at this point.

Bronx19 · 05/21/2017, 11:26 PM

Another clown victim. Mine did the same, great for months and then agro.

Never clowns again.

ladynavyvet · 05/21/2017, 11:31 PM

Mine went through something like this months ago, and now, they're very completely bonded. Do give it some more time.

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05/21/2017, 07:05 PM	#1
fernalfer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 553	Clownfish relentless please help Ok so i bought 2 clown fish from the LFS at the same time. No fighting in tank at LFS. Then i brought them home and both were in Quarantine together for 8 weeks in a 20 gallon. No fighting. After Quarantine both were put in a 120 Gallon tank with no issues for the first 5 months. They would swim together and have a grand old time. NOW for the last month the bigger clown fish chases the other clown all day from lights on to lights off. He twitches his body at the other one then the clownfish darts to other side of tank to get away and the bigger clown follows and keeps harassing. Seems like no biting, no nipped fins, he just darts at him and then turns. He never gives up just chases the other one anywhere he goes in the tank. Is this normal? Will it subside? I can tell the other clown is starting to get stress out. Any info would be appreciated.

05/21/2017, 07:21 PM	#2
coralfish Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hardmoney, KY Posts: 750	The larger is the female. It is likely part of the mating ritual and she may be ready but he is not. If no damage is being cause I'd let them work it out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ One leg missing and both hands free. Current Tank Info: 220 Reef

05/21/2017, 09:39 PM	#4
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Sometimes a woman doesn't like a particular male suitor. Clowns don't always pair up. It's a wait and see at this point. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

05/21/2017, 11:26 PM	#5
Bronx19 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 223	Another clown victim. Mine did the same, great for months and then agro. Never clowns again.

05/21/2017, 11:31 PM	#6
ladynavyvet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 315	Mine went through something like this months ago, and now, they're very completely bonded. Do give it some more time. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk