Clownfish tail erosion

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  1. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    Hey everyone im new here just had a question about clownfish.I haveto clownfish and one of them(the male maybe) is missing a small part of his tail.Both fish have been in the aquarium for over 5 months.I just dont know whats going on.any ideas?
     
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  2. Otty

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    Welcome to 3reef. Can you post some pics of the fish?
     
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    Welcome to 3reef!!!
     
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    Depnding on how old they are, the female does some fin nipping when shes wanting to spawn.
     
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    Hi and welcome to 3reef!
    As for your Clownfish, their may be some sort of aggression going on! Keep an eye on them!
     
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  6. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    that is true i totally forgot the female does nip whenwanting to spawn.Hmmm doesnt seem like the like the Papi wants anything lol
     
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    Depending on their age and size, they may just now beginning the squabble about which is going to wear the skirt in the family. It can sometimes take quite a while for this battle to get started. If that is the case, expect allot more fin damage on one or both. :-/



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  8. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    but the female one(i belive the bigger one)is quite bigger than the male.i believe if thats right.
     
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    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    That is usually right if they are a mated pair. But are they?:-/
     
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  10. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    Not yet i wish if they were.but the bigger one usually shows domiance and the lil one usually swims sideways.
     
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