normal fish behavior?

fixed

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I have 3 inch blue tang and a 3 inch dwarf bicolor angel. After being in the tank a few days together, they almost look like they are courting or something. They swim all over the tank side by side, sort of twirling around each other, seemingly playful. No nipping or chasing, though. Is this truly "playful" behavior, or some sort of aggression/stressful behavior? The tang has been there for a few months, but the angel was put in a few days ago.
Put a big maroon clown in there, too, and now they are more active than ever. No lounging around in the caves, but out and about swimming. Again, good or indications of stress? The clown doesn't seem aggressive, either, just active. Any need to worry? Thanks.
 

toughguy80

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Yeah, they could be passively establishing hiararchy and territory. Wouldn't worry about it unless they get aggressive.
 

fixed

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Amazing difference. The tang was all shy and hiding a lot, and now is the life of the party. Do fish "play"? Sure looks like they are.
 
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