clownfish pairing

[godspeed]

I have a 55 gal tank and I have 2 clownfish and 3 damsels.

I notice that my clownfish are starting to shake like they are having a seizure when they get close to each other. From my research i found out that mean they are pairing. One is bigger than the other one. the smaller of the 2 does the most shaking. Now they sleep together and hang out together in the corner of the tank. Now they shake there fins moving the sand or digging a hole in the sand at that corner of the tank. Are they preparing to lay eggs or something? My damsels are being very nosy cause they hang out on that side of the tank too. Is there anything I need to do to make it more convenient for them? Do i need to move or remove my damsels? thanks

 

[arioch]

Your clowns will take care of the eviction when it's time.

 

[gt500freak]

Both pair of my clowns do this too each other if one or the other gets too close to their territory. Its kinda funny to watch....lol

 

[godspeed]

so is there anything i need to do to get them to spawn?

 

[duncaholic]

/\ patience and heavy feedings, but if you plan on raising the larvae, then I would suggest a game plan for getting those damsels out when the time comes

 

[godspeed]

ok great. I was thinking about removing the damsels

 

[crooks]

The clownfish will chase the damsels away no problem when the time comes.

 

[duncaholic]

The clownfish will chase the damsels away no problem when the time comes.

true, but IME the clowns will produce larger and healthier nests if they aren't being pestered.