Clownfish sucking on GBTA tentacle

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  1. jlongwell

    jlongwell Spaghetti Worm

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    As I've mentioned previously, I've got a pair of false percs that have taken a liking to my GBTA.
    My girlfriend and I were watching them last night and noticed some behavior we've never seen before - the black and white clown was sucking on the tentacles of the BTA. Literally, the entire 1.5-2" tentacle was inside the 1" clown. He'd sit there on one tentacle for 30-40 seconds then move on to another one.

    I'm not worried about the behavior, and I'm sure its been happening for a while...I've just never heard of or seen it. Anyone have this experience with clowns? Is it common'
     
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  2. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    maybe he is just cleaning it? lol
     
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  3. jlongwell

    jlongwell Spaghetti Worm

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    Your guess is as good as mine, lol.
     
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  4. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    Fairly normal. I think it has something to do with your fish deciding if it likes the nem as a home.
     
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