Are my clownfish paired

[JTA15]

It’s been about 5 months I think they are paired but not sure one is still larger and the smaller one does the shimmy thing but they only stick together about half the time and the bigger one abuses the smaller one quite often. Let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[JTA15]

It’s been about 5 months I think they are paired but not sure one is still larger and the smaller one does the shimmy thing but they only stick together about half the time and the bigger one abuses the smaller one quite often. Let me know what you think. Thanks

Also, if someone could help me, ID the white things on the rocks it would be much appreciated

 

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White things on the rocks look like pineapple sponges which are harmless filter feeders, it looks like they are in the beginnings of being paired. Females will often bully males relentlessly to see if they are strong enough to be a good mate. Even after being paired for a while females will still be pushy (especially during feeding time).

 

[kevgib67]

#1 on pineapple sponge, common in a new tank but then disappear. Common bonding behavior between clowns.