OC Clownfish wierd behaviour

nanomania · May 30, 2017

I have a pair of 1 year old oc clowns. I housed then in a 42g, now shifted to 130g. In 42g they would stay in a corner top, and even after shifting to 130g, they still prefer staying in a corner at the top, next to my overflow box.

However another issue is that the smaller clown now no longer want to stay with the bigger clown. Everytime the bigger clown goes to it, it will swim to the other side of the overflow box. I have never noticed this behaviour. What can be the reason? They no longer sleep together. Seems very wierd as they never got separated when they were in a 42g.

nanomania · May 30, 2017

Katrina71 · May 30, 2017

Maybe he just got a man cave in the new tank? Seriously, I have a friend that had the same thing happen. They kissed and made up when he added an anemone.

nanomania · May 30, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Maybe he just got a man cave in the new tank? Seriously, I have a friend that had the same thing happen. They kissed and made up when he added an anemone.

They never hosted an anemone, tried alot

Katrina71 · May 30, 2017

Our goofy little clown sleeps on a fan mount. With a Blenny.

nanomania · May 30, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Our goofy little clown sleeps on a fan mount. With a Blenny.

Lol.. k as they have divorced, the big clown goes and sleeps under a rock, but by morning she tries to get back but the tiny fellow jus swims away from her.. hahaha

Katrina71 · May 30, 2017

Maybe she is talking about commitment and he's not ready for that.

nanomania · May 30, 2017

Katrina71 said:
Maybe she is talking about commitment and he's not ready for that.

Hahaha i guess ill have to add more clowns for him to have multiple dates...

Katrina71 · May 30, 2017

I'd just give them some time to adjust to the new environment. I'm sure it won't be long until he wants to spend some quality time with her.

eatbreakfast · May 30, 2017

It's not abnormal when added to a new environment. Give it a little time and things will go back to normal.

hanakuso · May 30, 2017

Hey everyone!

New here and excited to geek out over reefing with everyone!!

Now that that's outta the way,

After reading the original post I couldn't help but think of the Jeffersons' theme song as you moved them over to the 130g

I agree that I think they will settle back into their old ways after they feel established. If I move a rock or two around in my tank it disrupts the pecking order and has to be re-learned.