Clown aggression

[Mjrenz]

Just had a question about my Picasso clowns. I've had them for a little over a year and they were already bonded when I got them, I even bought the rbta they were hosting in at the store. They've always gotten along quite well but the past few days the male has been quite aggressive towards the female, he is constantly darting at and sideswiping her and acting like he's going to bite her. There's no sign of actual nipping at her fins, for the most part she's ignoring his constant bombardment and just occasionally nips at him. I was wondering if anyone can explain the significance of this behavior?

 

[Peach02]

Just had a question about my Picasso clowns. I've had them for a little over a year and they were already bonded when I got them, I even bought the rbta they were hosting in at the store. They've always gotten along quite well but the past few days the male has been quite aggressive towards the female, he is constantly darting at and sideswiping her and acting like he's going to bite her. There's no sign of actual nipping at her fins, for the most part she's ignoring his constant bombardment and just occasionally nips at him. I was wondering if anyone can explain the significance of this behavior?

is there enough food for them?, how many clowns in the tank? the male could be trying to move up the pecking order but the female will probably stop him soon, keep a eye on it, good luck

 

[Mjrenz]

They get fed every night, I alternate between frozen food and pellets each night. Just the two clowns in the tank, there is a blue and orange damsel that has been with them since the beginning and the female regularly let's him know who's boss

 

[Peach02]

They get fed every night, I alternate between frozen food and pellets each night. Just the two clowns in the tank, there is a blue and orange damsel that has been with them since the beginning and the female regularly let's him know who's boss

you could try feeding mornings aswell as fish prefer to feed in smaller amounts more times. a good example of this is mandarin fish, they don't eat much in one go but they are constantly eating. otherwise I'm not sure

 

[Mjrenz]

I might try that. If my fish had it their way they would get fed every time they saw me

 

[Peach02]

I might try that. If my fish had it their way they would get fed every time they saw me

goodluck, let us know how it goes

 

[Mjrenz]

goodluck, let us know how it goes

I will!