Another newbie question..

[Jenn_737700]

So I have this pair of f.p clowns, that I just got about 3 weeks ago. They're doing well, getting along, eating good, no complaints there. The only thing im wondering about is that the smaller clown ( the male ) is getting somewhat darker and making these weird shaking motions around the female. Sort of like a mini-seizure. I feel kind of dumb asking, but id like to know why he's doing it?...

Thanks

[tidal_waters]

Originally Posted by Jenn_737700

So I have this pair of f.p clowns, that I just got about 3 weeks ago. They're doing well, getting along, eating good, no complaints there. The only thing im wondering about is that the smaller clown ( the male ) is getting somewhat darker and making these weird shaking motions around the female. Sort of like a mini-seizure. I feel kind of dumb asking, but id like to know why he's doing it?...

Thanks

The twitching is normal behavior

[xnmuller]

Originally Posted by Jenn_737700

the smaller clown ( the male ) is getting somewhat darker
Thanks

I have had my clowns for about a week now and I noticed the same thing. He doesn't seem to show any signs of distress so I figured it was normal.

[Maverick00]

I had the same issue and thought it needed an exorcism when i first saw it happening. Ive read its normal as well.

[mark]

keep your eye open for eggs

[axe_man16]

I think Mark means eggs. The shaking could be a type of mating call. Watch for the male biting at live rock, as he is clearing a spot for some eggs.

[Jenn_737700]

thanks and yeah, ive noticed him biting at a flat rock, and both of them tend to stay in that area. So maybe she will lay eggs...