Strange Behaviour Of Clarkii Clown

[williammuk]

Hi all,

Just recently, my Clarkii Clown started "fanning" a particular spot of the sandbed with

its tail, thus creating a "crater" in the sandbed. I don't really mind except that in doing

so, it is pushing the sand to cover the sides of the Orange Fungia.

Each time I smooth out the sand, it will do it again.

Anyone knows what the clown is up to?

Thanks.

[35Cents]

My guess is lay eggs?

[williammuk]

But but but ... but I only got one clown leh ...

[35Cents]

But but but ... but I only got one clown leh ...

haha... maybe hinting you to get her a mate?

Found some info on clarkii spawning... appears that they usually spawn on rocks... so not sure if its on heat or wat... but you mentioned she only been doing it recently.

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fishnchips...02.html#critter

[Lin]

Hi all,

Just recently, my Clarkii Clown started "fanning" a particular spot of the sandbed with

its tail, thus creating a "crater" in the sandbed. I don't really mind except that in doing

so, it is pushing the sand to cover the sides of the Orange Fungia.

Each time I smooth out the sand, it will do it again.

Anyone knows what the clown is up to?

Thanks.

Prolly It dun like Orange colour in ur tank?

My friend has a single clown, and itz been hang ard and sleep near the "crater" for yrs..my friend actually ignore it.. we dun understand also..

[williammuk]

Thanks, bro & sis.

I recall another reefer's clown had spawned before. Hopefully he could

comment whether his clowns behaved this way?

[eddtsk]

It may be a mating ritual... Trying to attract a mate...

Why not get another one that is smaller in size and try out???? Think clown is duo sexual. When small, they are male, older, they becomes female.

Have to go confirm yourself. Good luck!!!

[weileong]

Thanks, bro & sis.

I recall another reefer's clown had spawned before. Hopefully he could

comment whether his clowns behaved this way?

When my pair of tomato are preparing to spawn, I've seen the female digging up a crater on my sandbed. But yours is a lone ranger

If you get her a mate probably takes at least 8months or longer before they'll start spawning.

[williammuk]

Thanks all.

Question: If I get another type of clown, is it possible for them to cross?

[weileong]

If you do get another clown, get a small one so at least you're sure it is not matured yet so more chance for them to cross.

[williammuk]

If you do get another clown, get a small one so at least you're sure it is not matured yet so more chance for them to cross.

Thanks ... I'll take that as a "yes" ...

Cool! Now I'm on a look-out for another clown ...

hmmm ... what type should I get? Let me see ....

[Lin]

Thanks ... I'll take that as a "yes" ...

Cool! Now I'm on a look-out for another clown ...

hmmm ... what type should I get? Let me see ....

Good Luck Bro..

[giantbicycle]

Thanks ... I'll take that as a "yes" ...

Cool! Now I'm on a look-out for another clown ...

hmmm ... what type should I get? Let me see ....

mixxing bread ar? get a..hmm.....clown tang jk

[williammuk]

mixxing bread ar? get a..hmm.....clown tang jk

haha ... if like that, I already have one "clown" liao ... Clown Wrasse!

[ciaolong]

could it possible the a disease ??? cause i use to see that happen in a tank at a fish chip place i talked to the owner the next day and they had a diease and they were all removed :S

[shawncel]

Hi,

Don't think it is any disease. My clarkii has been doing exhibiting this behaviour for quite some time now. This happens each night before lights out.

It will fan the sand at the same time place to create a depression to lie down to sleep

This has been happening for the last 1 1/2 year...

[amteo]

Hi,

Don't think it is any disease. My clarkii has been doing exhibiting this behaviour for quite some time now. This happens each night before lights out.

It will fan the sand at the same time place to create a depression to lie down to sleep 

This has been happening for the last 1 1/2 year...

Ya, same thing with my pair of Clarkii. I think it is normal.

[williammuk]

Ya, same thing with my pair of Clarkii. I think it is normal.

Thanks guys.

If it's just regular normal behaviour, then I'll leave it be.

But if it is h*rny and looking for a mate, then I gotta play match-maker liao ...