Clownfish working out who’s boss - should I be worried?

[dazl91]

Hello again everyone!

I know my clowns are currently in the process of shacking up, just not sure if I should be worried about the amount of damage my little guy has taken today...

Please put my mind at ease!

ps sorry for the horrible photos!

 

[JATReef]

Not always fun to watch, but usually works out just fine with clowns sorting out hierarchy. Are they both still eating okay?

 

[dazl91]

Not always fun to watch, but usually works out just fine with clowns sorting out hierarchy. Are they both still eating okay?

Yeah the poor little guy!!

They both still eat, typically the dominant one is telling him off whenever he gets too close to the food she’s looking at, but he’s getting some still.

 

[JATReef]

To put your mind at ease I have two fairly similar, even now the female sometimes make sure he knows whos boss, but they have settled right down as a good pair. Just keep an eye on the male and ensure he stays well fed, this will help him to cope with the extra stress. And remind yourself that this behaviour is natural, that thought helps me!

 

[Qasimja]

just as an example you will know for sure when its not going well when i tried to pair tomato clowns a few months back she rejected him and tried to tear his fins off had to remove him and setup a hospital tank ended up returning him the lfs