Do fish recognize us?

[fishy7]

I have a mated pair of GSM's and they currenly host an LTA.
The male rarely leaves the anemone, maybe for a spot of food. The female leaves and hangs in the rocks but comes back to check in frequently. When I come near the tank,it does not seem to bother her. We had some friends over last night and she walked up to the tank and the female flew out of the rocks and was very mad....
I guess fish actually recognize us? :thinking:

 

[clown123]

well r u sure they are a MATED PAIR? bc if so she may have eggs in between those rocks!

 

[unleashed]

i think fish do recognize their caregivers if anyone walks near any of my tanks besides myself the fish will shy away but if i go anywhere they can see me they all go crazy smimming to the front of the tank fins flapping faster as if to say hey come feed me i know you have the food lol

 

[crox]

Originally Posted by unleashed
i think fish do recognize their caregivers if anyone walks near any of my tanks besides myself the fish will shy away but if i go anywhere they can see me they all go crazy smimming to the front of the tank fins flapping faster as if to say hey come feed me i know you have the food lol

That is exactly what happens to me too.