What are my clowns doing??

[The_Barrs_Reef]

I tried to get a good video but they get shy lol. But the bigger on seems to be nipping at the smaller one. These clowns were raised together and I've personally had them for 6 months with no issues so just curious..

 

[Mrtakeoff53]

They are probably determining dominance. The bigger one is female and therefore in charge. She nips and badgers the little one to let him know she is king. It’s normal clownfish behavior. I wouldn’t be too worried. Mine do it all the time

 

[The_Barrs_Reef]

They are probably determining dominance. The bigger one is female and therefore in charge. She nips and badgers the little one to let him know she is king. It’s normal clownfish behavior. I wouldn’t be too worried. Mine do it all the time

I always thought the bigger one would be the male... guess I should rename them lol

 

[Mrtakeoff53]

Haha. That’s funny.