Pair of Clarki Clowns

I was under the impression that a "mated" pair had to have some fry in order
for them to be considered "mated". Am i wrong about this?

"Charlie Spitzer" wrote in message
...
yes. yes.

"Joey P" wrote in message
om...
I bought 2 of Sri Lanki (sp) clown fish about 3 years ago. At the time
the were both about 1 inch in size. Since then one of the fish has
grown to almost 3 inches. The other has grown to about 1.5 inches.
They are constantly together in an anemone and protect eachother. I
often see them trying to build a nest in the substrate. Is it safe to
say I have a mated pair here?? Is the female the larger of the pair?