stmrm01

Hi all,

Let me start off with listing my tank info:

75 Gallon SW FWLRO and live sand (Setup 3 months ago)
ammonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 10 pH 8.4 Temp 80 degrees went through nitrogen cycle 1-1/2 months ago
Wet/Dry filter with in sump protein skimmer

Strict adherence to weekly 10 - 20% water changes

Live stock in tank: 3 blue green chromis and 2 false percs clowns plus 10 hermit crabs and 1 turbo snail

Problem: I recently purchased the 2 clowns and put them in the tank 2 days ago. I recently noticed that 1 of the clowns was "twitching" every once and a while (very spreadout timewise on the intervals between "twitching"). The "twitching" looks like he is trying to turn around in a tight corner but is in the middle of the tank or is shivering. It lasts for a second and then he goes on his merry way. This would be very easy to miss except I have been staring at them for hours after I put them in the tank. Am I overreacting or is this the start of something more? Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for your help!!!

nemo addict

Is the other clown picking on him as this s normally done by the less dominant out of the 2 to show he dont want to fight

Martinismommy

I think they are trying to figure out "Who's the boss" My 2 clowns used to do that.....

stmrm01

This is being done by the less dominant of the two ... they are getting along pretty well (every now and then the dominant one will chase the other around but no nipping or anything). I am just glad that this is somewhat usual behavior --- I thought the twitching was a seizure like problem/disease. Thanks for your input --- you eased my mind!!!

cerianthus

Although it may be how they communicate w/ other clown but twitching also can be sign of external parasite so just keep an close eye on the fish.