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06/05/2017, 09:45 AM
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My Clownfish are spasming
It looks like clownfish are itchy or something, a few times today they go over by the coral and start shaking for 5 seconds or so then swim away.
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06/05/2017, 09:47 AM
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Treat them soon. Are the flashing?
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06/05/2017, 09:48 AM
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That sounds like they may have Ich.
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06/05/2017, 09:49 AM
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Another cause may be that they are getting ready to lay eggs? I've seen some clowns go up to a coral or rock and shake and rub on the area to prep it to lay eggs. Maybe?
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06/05/2017, 10:00 AM
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I agree, it sounds more like their mating ritual than Ich.
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06/05/2017, 10:10 AM
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Are the fish eating well? If so then it's probably just a mating ritual like mentioned above.
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06/05/2017, 01:23 PM
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the last thing i need is more fish. they are both eating well, they are like 2 years old, so i dont think it could be ich, nothing new in tank for a year.
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06/05/2017, 01:31 PM
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06/05/2017, 01:37 PM
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06/05/2017, 01:39 PM
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My clowns do this before laying eggs. FWIW, I have a perfect record of raising the babies - 0 for 500,000
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06/05/2017, 05:25 PM
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I consider it free food!
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06/05/2017, 06:35 PM
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Had issues with the host anemone a few months ago which apparently dampened the amorous spirit. They're back to it again now though. You're right, free food!
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