How long for clownfish to pair?

[xxmurrxx]

I had purchased two black clownfish a while ago (5-6 months) ago i would say. They were pretty small not too old when I got them, Anyways.. Since recently they got along fine, seen them doing the pairing thing where one rushes and other submits, but they are still doing it to this day..

One the one looks like its trying to pair up with my sixline wrasse lol He'll stay by it all day and charge the other clown when it comes near. But again they go together in the same area when sleeping. Or when feeding they will come together and charge/submit.

Starting to get worried though today the one clown is hanging by itself in a corner and did not eat as it usually does. He's not showing any signs of stress (faded, breathing rapidly, etc)

Guess my main question is, is it normal for them not to be paired up by now? or is this pretty normal when you get the fish so young?

 

[jbax]

there is more then one stage of pairing. you prolly saw the fight of who will be the female.

 

[xxmurrxx]

Is this normal 6 months into being together though?
Im just worried about the one not eating, i guess only time will tell.

 

[jbax]

i would keep a eye on not eating, try spot feeding him. but IME clowns don't start getting the itch till they are about a year old. 2 juvi's can get along great till it comes that time. but what your describing of him hanging in the corner is text book clownfish. just make sure there is no serious damage to him.

 

[xxmurrxx]

Cool, Thanks for the info.
Any suggestions if he does not eat for the next couple days? QT im guessing?