nemo dance

[lriddell]

I have just noticed that my nemos are doing a quick tale movement at the base of the sand bed under some live rock. i think the male is the one doing the motion. quick tale wiggle.
What is this?

 

[the budman]

the bigger of the 2 is the female. they may be cleaning an area to nest

 

[lriddell]

what should i be looking out for?

 

[lriddell]

bump

 

[aerius007]

My maroon does this and he is not mated. Its been driving me nuts and making my tank look like snow globe.

 

[BrunstuckyJoe]

I have a female percula that does the same thing...

 

[Jim Morrison]

My maroons do the same. Its manly the female and she will move sand endlessly

 

[itZme]

If the smaller (male) is turning sideways toward the other, larger clown (female) then it is showing submission and they are pairing up.

Check out the anemone/clownfish forums for more info. Especially check out the pairing and mating FAQ's

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=36