Clownfish biting and mouthing anemones

[CrypticNitrogen]

Hey guys,

So I have a clownfish here that is mouthing anemones this morning when I woke up and kind of just putting it in his mouth for some time before releasing it. Is that normal?

 

[Cell]

Getting to know each other.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

I’ve read somewhere that they’ll do that to help themselves get used to the anemone’s stings. This was an anecdotal source though so ymmv

 

[CrypticNitrogen]

Thanks guys.