Clowns paired up...I hope!!

sheree

sheree

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This pair of Tomatos had to be sorta "forced" to get along by putting the larger one inside a small plastic tank..inside the tank of the smaller fish. After 3 days the big fish decided to be nice.
I have them now in their own 30gal in hopes they`ll reproduce.
They have spent the last 2 days in "courtship swimming", not left each others side, and a tallented lil "nosetip ballet" on the flat rock in their tank. Any of this behavior sound right for romance? :)
They do a little..body swarm around each other alot.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Only other tank mates are a very small scooter blenny,,and a couple condis, and 1 Sebae anemone, and a small Puffer. Should any or all be removed?
Thanks for ya help.
 
killafins

killafins

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The fact that they swim together all the time is a great sign so good job. However, what worries me is that the big one hasn't beaten the living snot out of the little one. I guess it's possible to escape that scenario but to me that seems important to keep the male the smaller, weaker, dependent one. Hmmm, just like my friend's relationship. Well neways, good luck.
 
737mech

737mech

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I have 2 false percula clowns. The female still picks on the male from time to time. They have been together for 3 months. There were times that she got so intense w/ him that I had to turn out the lights. Last night I caught them spooning each other in the sand! Some of their courtship behavior is weird. I recommend "Clownfishes" by Joyce D. Wilkerson. All your questions and concerns can be answered by reading this book.
Best of luck with your tomatos.
 
sheree

sheree

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Thanks mech...I`ll check into that book.
Things still lookin like love...
Oh yeh, theres a gorg frag in the tank also.
 
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