Clown bully

[skinsfan]

hey everyone, does anyone else have a problem with being attacked by their clown when you stick your hand in the tank?? I have two true percs and my big female pecks at me when ever I put my hand in the tank for maint. I have'nt fed my anemone in a while for fear of the attacks. She pecs kinda hard for a little fish

Thanks

 

[jerryatrick]

They are not afraid of your hand. Bring the net in with you next time.

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by skinsfan
http:///forum/post/2735266
hey everyone, does anyone else have a problem with being attacked by their clown when you stick your hand in the tank?? I have two true percs and my big female pecks at me when ever I put my hand in the tank for maint. I have'nt fed my anemone in a while for fear of the attacks. She pecs kinda hard for a little fish

Thanks
They are territorial and have quite a bit of moxie. My 2 dont "bite the hand that feeds them" but I have had a few in the past that have been relentless to my hand when I stuck it in there. From what I have heard some of the larger maroons and saddle backs can take a chunk out if they get you good enough.

 

[ci11337]

My little false perc is hosted by a green brain coral. Whenever my hand is in the tank he runs to it's defense. If i try and pick up the brain he will do his best to kill me.

 

[bbeakl1]

ha my maroon started doing that but I flicked her in the head and now it dosnt happen anymore. I wouldnt recomend this as a soln though ha.

 

[vampofvegas]

I have a black clown that does this and its SOOOO annoying..
I just put it in a breeder and then do what I need to do w/ the tank.
My two orange percs dont do this(different tank)..

 

[t316]

My maroons just bump me, but I had a tomatoe clown take a piece of skin and draw blood recently when I was helping out a friend in his tank. More scary than painful.

 

[skinsfan]

I think Im gonna try bringing the net with me next time, She's relentless. I try and shoo here away with my hand but she just keeps comming back. Its kinda cute in a way till she gets a good peck in there. She sure isn't afraid to protect her territory thats for sure. whats funny is, at feeding time she's right there with the others begging away

 

[scuba diva]

I get tag-teamed by my pink Skunk and my Neon Gobie! One wants to draw blood, and one wants to clean it up! My 6yr old daughter thinks it is hillarious!