Clownfish flashing?

[Martini5788]

So starting tonight my clownfish started flashing possibly, it starts shaking/twitching for a few seconds and then stops and is swimming sideways. Not all the time and I haven't noticed any other fish with issues and haven't witnessed it before a few minutes ago. I just fed them some flakes about an hour ago. I will check the water in a little bit but everything was fine previously. Wondering what everyone thinks could be wrong and what I should do. Thanks!

 

[ThRoewer]

Do you only have one clownfish or are there two?
If you have two it sounds like their mating behavior.

 

[Newsmyrna80]

How long have you had it?

 

[snorvich]

Do you only have one clownfish or are there two?
If you have two it sounds like their mating behavior.

If there is two, that is how clownfish begin the bonding process.

 

[Martini5788]

I do have 2. I just watched a video from someone who had another thread and it looks like the same thing, except the other persons clowns had red marks on them. I am going to assume it is bonding behavior, weird thing is that it is the larger clown that is twitching. Although it is barely larger, not noticeable to anyone but me but that's because I watch them a lot. They have started swimming with each other more so that sounds like it's not something to be worried about just yet

 

[Martini5788]

And I have had them for a month and a half in the main tank

 

[ThRoewer]

Yep, that's mating behavior. Your clowns are getting ready to take the next step in their relationship

 

[Martini5788]

Hahaha yay!! Anything else I should expect so I don't have another panic attack the next time something happens

 

[ThRoewer]

I think you should read a little about your fish so you know what's going on with them

 

[Martini5788]

I have tried to find articles but haven't been able to locate any that give me any insight. My computer is not working atm, so I am stuck with searching on my phone and haven't had any luck so far

 

[ThRoewer]

For clownfish I can recommend this book:

Clownfishes: A Guide to Their Captive Care, Breeding & Natural History by Joyce D. Wilkerson.
ISBN-10: 1890087041
ISBN-13: 978-1890087043

It is good for beginners as it covers all the basics: quarantine, disease treatment and pair bonding. And if you want to take the next step it also also teaches you about plankton culturing and breeding.

 

[snorvich]

For clownfish I can recommend this book:

Clownfishes: A Guide to Their Captive Care, Breeding & Natural History by Joyce D. Wilkerson.
ISBN-10: 1890087041
ISBN-13: 978-1890087043

It is good for beginners as it covers all the basics: quarantine, disease treatment and pair bonding. And if you want to take the next step it also also teaches you about plankton culturing and breeding.

I agree. Excellent book and easy reading.

 

[Martini5788]

Thank you!!