my clown looks like its shaking... wat does that mean?
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afboundguy
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This is normal behavior. If I'm not mistaken it has something to do with mating (don't quote me on this) But totally normal. The female (larger) might even bite the male (smaller) one and pull it into whatever coral it's hosting.
novahobbies
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Actually, I have an interest in this as well. I have a smaller false perc clown and a larger yellowstripe maroon clown. Before I get the boo-hiss sound, just so you know I watched them VERY carefully when I added the Maroon, and they get along fine. Only sometimes my Maroon will do this charging behaviour towards the false perc, and the perc will do the exact same little shaking maneuver! I doubt that they're trying to mate, so what gives? Maybe the shaking is a submissive gesture, but it's surprising given that these two animals don't even share the same genus.
Most of the time both clowns are actually buddy-buddy. Only time the maroon gets snarky is when the perc cruises by the rose anemone.....also known as the maroon's personal love nest.
Most of the time both clowns are actually buddy-buddy. Only time the maroon gets snarky is when the perc cruises by the rose anemone.....also known as the maroon's personal love nest.
sepulatian
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Originally Posted by novahobbies
http:///forum/post/2568903
Actually, I have an interest in this as well. I have a smaller false perc clown and a larger yellowstripe maroon clown. Before I get the boo-hiss sound, just so you know I watched them VERY carefully when I added the Maroon, and they get along fine. Only sometimes my Maroon will do this charging behaviour towards the false perc, and the perc will do the exact same little shaking maneuver! I doubt that they're trying to mate, so what gives? Maybe the shaking is a submissive gesture, but it's surprising given that these two animals don't even share the same genus.
Most of the time both clowns are actually buddy-buddy. Only time the maroon gets snarky is when the perc cruises by the rose anemone.....also known as the maroon's personal love nest.
The shaking is the submissive behavior in male clowns. Not so for other kinds of fish. Your two will not be a pair. As you maroon becomes a female you will see her get more aggressive with the false perc.
http:///forum/post/2568903
Actually, I have an interest in this as well. I have a smaller false perc clown and a larger yellowstripe maroon clown. Before I get the boo-hiss sound, just so you know I watched them VERY carefully when I added the Maroon, and they get along fine. Only sometimes my Maroon will do this charging behaviour towards the false perc, and the perc will do the exact same little shaking maneuver! I doubt that they're trying to mate, so what gives? Maybe the shaking is a submissive gesture, but it's surprising given that these two animals don't even share the same genus.
Most of the time both clowns are actually buddy-buddy. Only time the maroon gets snarky is when the perc cruises by the rose anemone.....also known as the maroon's personal love nest.
The shaking is the submissive behavior in male clowns. Not so for other kinds of fish. Your two will not be a pair. As you maroon becomes a female you will see her get more aggressive with the false perc.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
I agree the shaking behavior is not unlike my own when I get a response from Sir Q
novahobbies
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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2568951
The shaking is the submissive behavior in male clowns. Not so for other kinds of fish. Your two will not be a pair. As you maroon becomes a female you will see her get more aggressive with the false perc.
So, in other words, the false perc is probably Male, the maroon may be male or female, but likely male. As they mature and change genders, the Maroon may be more inclined to go perc-fishing?
OK. I have a 37 gallon prepped. May change my fish inventory to include the perc and nip the problem in the bud. I knew that clowns had a habit of changing sexes, I did NOT know that the females may be more agressive!
Just what I need, another agressive female..... sigh.....
http:///forum/post/2568951
The shaking is the submissive behavior in male clowns. Not so for other kinds of fish. Your two will not be a pair. As you maroon becomes a female you will see her get more aggressive with the false perc.
So, in other words, the false perc is probably Male, the maroon may be male or female, but likely male. As they mature and change genders, the Maroon may be more inclined to go perc-fishing?
OK. I have a 37 gallon prepped. May change my fish inventory to include the perc and nip the problem in the bud. I knew that clowns had a habit of changing sexes, I did NOT know that the females may be more agressive!
Just what I need, another agressive female..... sigh.....