Aggressive Behavior

[Anthrax15]

In the past two days, my B/W Clowns have become extremely aggressive towards each other. Chasing each other in circles, chasing each other to the other side of the tank, visible bite marks on each other. I have had this pair for about 8 months now. Don't know exactly how old they are. They fight constantly over the Lobo and Open Brain they live in.

Is this normal?

 

[doylef4i]

I'm not much help but are they the same size or is one def bigger than the other?

 

[jbax]

if there is to much damage your may have to put a divider in the tank and seperate them for a few days or so. but they are prolly deciding on who is going to be the female.

 

[pmx]

Hope they end up ok.

When I put my hand in my tank, the largest clown attacks it every time. Swims full speed and takes a peck at it. Is that normal?

 

[Anthrax15]

There isn't much difference at the moment. You can slightly see one is larger than the other. Which very well be the female. A divider wouldn't be possible since I have much rockwork. I may just have to scoop up one at night and put it in a container inside the tank. No aggresion towards me though.

They are showing signs of courtship, I believe. They do "shutter" towards each other.

Could this aggression be a sign that they may possibly start spawning soon?

 

[Anthrax15]

Bump.

 

[charleneatkins]

I thought they had to be of a certain age before spawning.