I've never seen this.

[Eric55]

My normally passive Ocellaris male is suddenly "harassing" the female. Thats what it looks like, but I'm sure there is more to it.

For the past week, hour by hour (and sometimes minute by minute) he will swim up along side of her, position his head against her side, and push her a few inches with all of his might.

She will re-orient herself and sometimes swim away from the male, but he'll follow her and keep pushing her with his head.

There is no sign of fighting between the two, and the female could have taken down the small male if she wanted to.

Does anyone know what these two fish, especially the male, are up to?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

he wants to mate, she dont seem interested yet...LOL

 

[Lmecher]

Just like a man!

 

[Arati]

They are most likely recently married, and the male is adjusting to the sudden lack of sex.

 

[reefman13]

In actuality what these guys have said is actually spot on. The male is ready to mate, and the female is not.

Get ready for little clownfish babies!