Daisy82 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 So I've had a pair of Ocellaris clownfish and a GBTA for the last year. and the clowns have not even gone near the nem. Now, all of a sudden, the male is all over the anemone! The weird thing is that he's sucking on the tentacles like a hungry puppy. Has anybody seen this before? It's pretty funny looking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Mine has dine that occasionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I've not seen it but have heard about it before. My understanding is that it's a way for them to get acclimated to the nem, kinda like when they rub all up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 yes thats true Robb, when i hd my other tank i had a purple tipped seabae and my clowns would suck on the tenacles kinda a way for them to relax and rest there muscles i thought. Either way its cool to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My pair of clowns wont go near my anemone either! When I put them in my tank I had a Saddleback clown in there and he would always suck on the tentacles of the anemone. My clown pair wont leave my Duncans alone. That pisses me off because they wont allow the Duncans to open all the way up. They also suck on the tentacles of the Duncans too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy82 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 they didn't show any interest until the anemone moved itself to an area that the clowns are territorial of - maybe a factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 they didn't show any interest until the anemone moved itself to an area that the clowns are territorial of - maybe a factor? It's kind of like if a comfy couch moved itself into your living room one day. I'm sure you'd think, "Hey, where did this couch come from? Well, as long as it's here, I may as well sit on it...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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