Anthias Acting funny

[saltyvixen]

So i posted now too long ago about my anthias being attackedby the blenny. Well now the anthias swim up to the blenny the floats either sideways or upside down. then waits, if the blenny swims away the anthias follows and repeats the action. This is so bizzare to me lol. The most i could figure is the anthias is trying to present itself for cleaning (to wrong type of fish), or its a submissive behavior. Either way im lost. If i get lucky enough to get a pic or video of the behavior i'll post it.
Also could this be a sign it my have parasites that its expecting to be cleaned of?

 

[jennm]

Sounds like a "clean me" behavior. There are a couple of types of blennies that I've heard can perform cleanings (can't remember where I read that right this minute).

Given that you had a loss recently (wrasse - yes?) I'd be on the lookout for parasites. Might not be that, but where there's smoke, there just well might be fire.

Jenn

 

[jdavid]

get a cleaner shrimp. they're awesome. also shoot me a text