Silly clownfish
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My ocellaris clown is 21 years old. Tank raised, about 6 months old when I got her. It has been the only clown in the tank all of that time, so a female. Over the last few months I have noticed her spending more time sitting at the bottom of the tank, right up front. As soon as I w.ak near the tank she gets active - begging on food, etc. Roght now with the lights dimmed down to moonlight for the night, I see her cruising the rockwork. No signs of illness or distress.
I know that 21 years is not exceptional for a clownfish, but has anyone else noticed this kind of behavior in an older fish?
About a year ago I lost a flame hawk that the clown had spent over 18 years with to jumping. I have since gotten another flame hawk, while they don't fight, they are not buddies either. Pretty much ignore each other. I know it is silly, but could it be because her long time companion is gone? Changed tank dynamic maybe making her find a new place for her resting time?
No signs of disease, and no one else has changed behavior noticeably.
Kim
I know that 21 years is not exceptional for a clownfish, but has anyone else noticed this kind of behavior in an older fish?
About a year ago I lost a flame hawk that the clown had spent over 18 years with to jumping. I have since gotten another flame hawk, while they don't fight, they are not buddies either. Pretty much ignore each other. I know it is silly, but could it be because her long time companion is gone? Changed tank dynamic maybe making her find a new place for her resting time?
No signs of disease, and no one else has changed behavior noticeably.
Kim