Clown Loach Acting Strange

[keith56]

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could anybody help me out on this behaviour,i have 5 clown loach but two of them keep locking there mouths together and swiming round each other,and brushing up to each other,any answers would be appreciated.thanks, keith.

 

[aquariumart22]

I'm no expert but that sounds like spawning behavior. I believe clown loach breeding in tanks is rare, I'm not sure. I'm sure someone else can give some info I just wanted to say if it is, you should make a journal cause that would be an awesome read!

 

[keith56]

thanks tara ille keep an eye on them.

 

[Tizer]

Its not spawning behaviour, they don't breed in aquariums, its a fight for dominance over the others. nothing to worry about.

 

[keith56]

thanks tizer.

I'm no expert but that sounds like spawning behavior. I believe clown loach breeding in tanks is rare, I'm not sure. I'm sure someone else can give some info I just wanted to say if it is, you should make a journal cause that would be an awesome read!

no luck this time tara ah well ille keep trying lol.

 

[aquariumart22]

Lol I got pretty excited. I love clown loaches!

 

[snazy]

It's a dominance fight. They'll figure it out themselves.