My Clownfish are spasming

[moneymm]

It looks like clownfish are itchy or something, a few times today they go over by the coral and start shaking for 5 seconds or so then swim away.

 

[reefling]

Treat them soon. Are the flashing?

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[Dale_M]

That sounds like they may have Ich.
Were they quarantined prior to being introduced to your display tank?

 

[rudy.guzman.925]

Another cause may be that they are getting ready to lay eggs? I've seen some clowns go up to a coral or rock and shake and rub on the area to prep it to lay eggs. Maybe?


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[thegrun]

I agree, it sounds more like their mating ritual than Ich.

 

[AlSimmons]

Are the fish eating well? If so then it's probably just a mating ritual like mentioned above.

 

[moneymm]

the last thing i need is more fish. they are both eating well, they are like 2 years old, so i dont think it could be ich, nothing new in tank for a year.

 

[j.falk]

the last thing i need is more fish. they are both eating well, they are like 2 years old, so i dont think it could be ich, nothing new in tank for a year.

They might lay eggs, but the chances of the fry surviving would be almost impossible unless you were able to separate them into a growing tank and provide the right type of food.

 

[moneymm]

They might lay eggs, but the chances of the fry surviving would be almost impossible unless you were able to separate them into a growing tank and provide the right type of food.

ok good thanks

 

[ca1ore]

My clowns do this before laying eggs. FWIW, I have a perfect record of raising the babies - 0 for 500,000 :lol:

 

[FullBoreReefer]

My clowns do this before laying eggs. FWIW, I have a perfect record of raising the babies - 0 for 500,000 :lol:

Me too! I'm sure yours lay like clock work, mine definitely do.

I consider it free food!

 

[ca1ore]

Had issues with the host anemone a few months ago which apparently dampened the amorous spirit. They're back to it again now though. You're right, free food!