Why are my clownfish shuddering?

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segunton

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I have had two ocellaris clownfish for about a month and a half now, and the other day I noticed the larger one (Ginger) shudder near my smaller one (Fred). Now today I saw Ginger shudder again, and then Fred 'shuddered back'. Plus Ginger is becoming more aggressive... haha when I go to clean the tank out she'll come and bite my hand.
I was wondering if this was normal behavior, or what does it mean?
Thanks!
 
skippy2

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It's not necessarily a 'mating dance'. Ginger is just letting Fred know who is boss. Ginger is showing dominance and Fred is showing submission.
 
mcsassy

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Ya mine always used to snuggle against each other until I got an anemone...then the female got too aggressive towards the male and I returned the anemone but the male's colors darkened since and he has been some what submissive towards her since. Her aggression has died down a lot though since I took the anemone away.
 
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