What is this behaviour?

[spideyky]

So my female clown (I'm assuming is female cause her size) I've had for 3½ years while the smaller one (assuming male) I've had for maybe 2 years. They've been doing this, and mouthing up sand, and tailing finning (kicking) sand up also. (I know my algae is bad) But is this submission or mating?

 

[Timfish]

I can't view the video but it sounds like they're doing some nest site prepping. BTW, you are correct, the larger is the female and the smaller is the male.

 

[spideyky]

I can't view the video but it sounds like they're doing some nest site prepping. BTW, you are correct, the larger is the female and the smaller is the male.

Thanks! I've tried posting the video a few times but for some reason it won't display.

 

[kevgib67]

Post it on YouTube, copy and paste it here.

 

[spideyky]

Post it on YouTube, copy and paste it here.

 

[spideyky]

It's like anytime she moves from an area he headbutts her

 

[crazyfishmom]

Cute clowns! Does look like they’re posturing.

 

[kevgib67]

I agree, I think you are going to be a grandparent soon if only for a short time.

 

[spideyky]

I agree, I think you are going to be a grandparent soon if only for a short time.

I figured that was the case that why I put the planters pot in there. I'm excited. I've bred freshwater and what not but never salt. So this is rather exciting! Thanks for the replies

 

[spideyky]

Cute clowns! Does look like they’re posturing.

Thank you! So posturing just means pretty much preparing to lay eggs?

 

[crazyfishmom]

Thank you! So posturing just means pretty much preparing to lay eggs?

At least doing the mating dance. They may or may not but with their ages they should.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Congrats! Hope all goes well.

 

[vetteguy53081]

It's like anytime she moves from an area he headbutts her

Very similar to pre-spawn behavior from my clowns

 

[spideyky]

Congrats! Hope all goes well.

Thanks! I hope so also! I'm very excited!

 

[spideyky]

Very similar to pre-spawn behavior from my clowns

Awesome! Thanks for the reply!