I came home tonight to find my one of my Percula Clown Fish, almost completely in the mouth of my Aussie Duncan. This Duncan is only a little larger then a quarter in diameter. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't tell if he was dead or alive, but thought he was dead. Took a quick pic, in case he was still alive, then pulled the coral out and the coral spit him out. Poor little guy was dead. So....how the heck do you think this happened? I've only had the clown for about 2 weeks.
He was the smaller of the pair. I suppose he could have been curious with this coral as a host, but I haven't seen him go near any corals. The larger female has been loving a smaller hammer, but I haven't seen the small one near any corals.
Or, I suppose the female could have killed the male and the coral just caught himself a big snack. This female did badger the first male I brought home and he died within a couple hours. (LFS bagged the two in the same bag, and when I got them home, I found her attacking him). I haven't seen her do anything more than chase this new clown occassionally. I was so sad for this guy. Any best guesses on what might have happened? I can't imagine this Duncan just caught the clown swimming by. Pam
