Clown movement

[cotter4601]

I have two true perculas and I was watching them the other day and one of them was doing this crazy shaking action. Looks like he was being zapped by electricity, which I know wasn't the case, but it looks like that. What the heck is that?

 

[r00onmac]

its a submissive motion... totally normal

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

It's a posture that signals to the other one either aggression or partnership. Since we are talking about two clownfish, it's probably signalling it's willingness to pair up if not spawn.

 

[cotter4601]

Already??? They are very calm towards each other. On occassion I see one go after the other, but nothing results from it.

 

[dantodd]

It is usually the one being chased that does the most "shaking." There is a sticky thread at the top of this forum with FAQ documents in it. One of the FAQs is on pairing clownfish.

 

[cotter4601]

Thanks, I'll check it out.