Clownfish nibbling on Anemone

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  1. ancarol99

    ancarol99 Plankton

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    Hey guys, so I've had my BTA and my clowns in the same tank for about 4 months and my clowns finally seem to be noticing it. One of my clowns has started kind of gently nibbling or sucking the edge of the anemone since yesterday. Is this her way of "spring cleaning?" or should i be concerned?

    *my other clown hasn't taken much notice, he stays by himself where he's always been.

    Thanks!!
     
    ancarol99, Apr 18, 2012
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I just found this out but i guess it is normal. Clowns do that to anemones, and other corals they might take a liking to.
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    I've heard of this. IMO its nothing to worry about.
     
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  4. ancarol99

    ancarol99 Plankton

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    okayy, thanks! :)
     
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