Clownfish Doesn't Like The Snail? Part 2

[-Nemo-]

Original Topic here: http/www.fishforums.net/content/forum/22...ike-The-Snail-/

The behavior of the clowns towards the snail have changed. Its no longer the female bothering the snail, but now only the male, and whenever the female catches him doing so, she'll chase him away or try get in front of him. I'm starting to worry, its been nearly 3 weeks since the snail was added, and this is still going on. They're constantly doing this now, and i'm worried they're exhausting themselves.

Video of it here:

http/media.putfile.com/Clownfish-Behavior

Thanks

 

[SkiFletch]

Do they look like they're exhausting themselves? By that I mean is their color slackening, getting thin, listless, etc?

 

[-Nemo-]

It hasn't gone that far luckily yet, but it usually leaves them breathing harder than normal for a while. And this is a constant thing, they follow this snail around the tank from when the lights go on, until they go off (and sometimes during the night).

 

[xxBarneyxx]

I only have limited experience but I would say there isn't too much to worry about. It actually seems that the female could be hosting the snail (if that is possible ).