suddenly agressive female

[DSMchad]

my 2 false perc clowns have been paired together for quite a while, they were introduced to the tank at the same time and have taken up a spot on top of a rock.
the larger one, in the last week has become VERY agressive towards anything new to the tank, say if i try to move a rock, or put the stick in to move something or scrape glass she attacks it. i got bit 15 times in a few minutes just trying to fix the screen on the overflow.
this is new behavior, but the thing that has be a little confused is the smaller of the 2 is REALLY fat - only just noticed this week.
they have been shaking at each other lately also.
just wondred what anyones elses opinion is on why the sudden change in attitude - and why the smaller one would appear prego lol

 

[lkc]

All is totally normal. Except for the prego looking male, don't know about that.

 

[clowns101]

This happens when the female tries to remind the male whos the boss!Iv heard that a short bit after this behavior you might start to see eggs.The fat male may have a parasite.Does he have white waste?

 

[DSMchad]

Not that ive seen, he (she?lol) has only noticeably gotten fat in the last week or 2,other than that looks and acts really healthy as always, but i will keep a close eye.

 

[clowns101]

Ya,alot of times when fish just get fat very fast it is most commonly a internal parasite.Well how are the clowns doing now!

 

[Christo'sClowns]

I would have to say your going to have a spawn soon depending on their age, Females tend to get very aggresive and bity when their getting close to a spawn,. It could be a month or 5 but they are def showing signs of possible spawning. Keep them fed well and dont change any of their surrounding and youll be fine good luck

 

[Reefer Brandon]

Female clowns don't back down, IME. If it weren't for my gloves, my GS Maroon would pick me to pieces.

 

[DSMchad]

Ya,alot of times when fish just get fat very fast it is most commonly a internal parasite.Well how are the clowns doing now!

Today he doesnt look so fat, maybe he just drank too much beer :beer:
the female was even chasing away the cleaner shrimp.