Clowns seem like they no longer like each other

[splix]

I've had a pair of clowns since they were tiny juveniles. They would both sleep near each other and always swim with each other in their little area.
They're about 6 mo. old now, one is definitely larger than the other.
Just in the past week, I've noticed them swimming and sleeping apart. The small one is now on the opposite side of the tank (6' tank). The female sometimes goes over to the other side to see what the male is doing but only for a few minutes then they separate. I found it odd the first day, but now it's been a week and it's still going on.

Any ideas?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

I had a pair of true percs who were purchased as juvis and hung out with each other for 6 months. Last week the bigger of the two beat up the smaller one to death. However, what you have described is nothing worrisome. At least not yet. If we are talking major battery, ripped fins, etc then I'd separate them. There seems to be a clear line between fighting for dominance within a bonded pair and outright rejection of one clown by another. Those who never experienced the latter might think it's ok for clowns to fight. That's not always the case. Just keep a close eye on them.

 

[splix]

No harsh fighting yet, just the normal nips and dominance from the female whenever they're near each other.
The little guy just seems so sad way over on the other side of the tank alone with all the bigger fish. Left side was always typically the smaller fish where the clowns and fire fish hang out. Right side is where the triggers have their caves and they hang out. Little dude is just chilling with the triggers now.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

As long as she leaves the male alone after he submits to her it's ok. Mine didn't care about the males submission. Chased him, bit him despite his submissive behavior. It was pretty troubling but I didn't think it would get as far as it did.
I think it's important for the weaker clown to show submission after its clear who the boss is. I had one overconfident picasso clown who challenged a female twice his size. Wasn't a smart move in his part.
I also think it's important for the female to read the male's behavior and leave him alone after he shows submission. Little fights here and there are okay. But prolonged chasing and fighting could be signs of a troubled relationship. That was the case with my latest pair.