clownfish twitching

[matthrushford]

my small perc clownfish twitches whenever the bigger perc clown gets close. What is that? also i have 2 perc clowns, 5 crabs, 1 choc star, 2 camel shrimp in a 20 gallon tank. should i buy two more smaller fish? if so what kind
if not....
can i get another shrimp and crab or two?

 

[o2ngk]

The twitching is a teritorial gesture and it is normal for a clown fish. However, keep an eye if the bigger one is hurting the smaller one.

 

[trueclowns]

small twitch and lays horizontalish toward the big one is submission
learned from my other thread =]
it should be ok

 

[perfectdark]

Yep one is submitting to the other. The one that charges up to the other will most likley assume the role of female as she is showing dominance. As mentioned above just make sure it doesnt turn physically hostile.

 

[hexedagain1]

You should consider the fact that the female will beat the male up a little in establishing dominance. This is normal. Fins nipped, nipped not bitten off.
The female will also from time to time remind the male who the boss is, after dominance has been established.
Google clownfish mating behavior, or if you can, pick up a copy of Joyce Wilkerson's Clownfishes. Awesome book with a ton of information in it.