75 gal reef tank six months old

Jim Flanders · 12-19-2005, 03:55 PM

My clown fish have just started going to the bottom of the tank and they look like they are attacking the bottom. Is this normal? They are eating well and otherwise seem very happy.

Travis · 12-19-2005, 05:32 PM

Congrats Jim, I think your clownfish are exhibiting spawning behavior!

Here's a slideshow I took of my tomato clown "doin' the dig"

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ides/index.php

Splendid · 07-23-2006, 12:06 PM

Or they are just getting used to the tank 'cause when i getnew clownfish they always do that!

fishinchick · 07-25-2006, 05:34 PM

Are they randomly attacking the bottom or the sand or are they chewing at the same spot?

If they are going after the same spot they are showing spawning behavior.

clownfish are so goofy.

lcstorc · 07-25-2006, 05:45 PM

My maroon regularly digs tunnels under the rocks. He has an anemone that he hosts in but still digs out tunnels and caves and can sometimes be found there. He's the only clown so I doubt it is spawning behaviour and he has done this since I got him.

Gina · 07-25-2006, 06:29 PM

I have a single clown who also goes to the bottom and hits the sand.
Every now and then I see a little sand storm back by the overflow.

PiscesGirl · 07-25-2006, 07:02 PM

My yellow damsel does this...hmm

fishinchick · 07-25-2006, 07:14 PM

I had a pair of yellow damsels make a nest and frequently spawn in my tank. They kicked my barnacle blenny out of his barnacle and took over.

12-19-2005, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Flanders Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	75 gal reef tank six months old My clown fish have just started going to the bottom of the tank and they look like they are attacking the bottom. Is this normal? They are eating well and otherwise seem very happy.

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old Congrats Jim, I think your clownfish are exhibiting spawning behavior! Here's a slideshow I took of my tomato clown "doin' the dig" http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ides/index.php __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

07-23-2006, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Splendid Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old Or they are just getting used to the tank 'cause when i getnew clownfish they always do that!

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fishinchick Bryozoan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old Are they randomly attacking the bottom or the sand or are they chewing at the same spot? If they are going after the same spot they are showing spawning behavior. clownfish are so goofy. __________________ Adrienne Member of the "some crabs are a necessary evil in captive reefs so get over it." society

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,932 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old My maroon regularly digs tunnels under the rocks. He has an anemone that he hosts in but still digs out tunnels and caves and can sometimes be found there. He's the only clown so I doubt it is spawning behaviour and he has done this since I got him. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old I have a single clown who also goes to the bottom and hits the sand. Every now and then I see a little sand storm back by the overflow. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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PiscesGirl Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 301 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old My yellow damsel does this...hmm

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fishinchick Bryozoan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75 gal reef tank six months old I had a pair of yellow damsels make a nest and frequently spawn in my tank. They kicked my barnacle blenny out of his barnacle and took over. __________________ Adrienne Member of the "some crabs are a necessary evil in captive reefs so get over it." society

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