Leaping clownfish: a new tank maintenance routine

gemmy

gemmy

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I was doing tank maintenance today and my clown would not stop biting me. Then, when I was doing maintenance outside of the tank the clown would come to the surface and spit water at me. Finally, I guess it decided it wanted to get me one more time and leaped out of the tank into my shirt. Crazy clownfish!!
I also dropped my MP10 dry side into my water change water for like 5 seconds. I'm not sure if the pump will still work. On another note, I ordered a Jebao WP40.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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That's crazy. lol.
BTW, if you could, let me know how that Jebao WP40 powerhead works out for you. I'm researching powerheads and that one seems pretty good for the price. The only thing that a lot of people complain about is the light sensor. But, I'm not that picky. lol
 
gemmy

gemmy

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Will do!! I'm picking it up on June 15th. I was able to get in on a group buy of them with my reef club, so I got it a little cheaper than the list price.
 
flower

flower

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LOL...I'm not sure I would want to keep a devil clownfish that hated me that much. It bites and spits, then tried to physically assault you, but only managed to jump into your pocket. (aiming for your throat???) I would be tempted to tell him that...my pocket was it's new home...enjoy.
 
mr. limpid

mr. limpid

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Same goes for my male clown, come to the surface and wants to attack. Every time I do a water change and clean the tank I have to bag him and float him in the bag till I'm done. The female is fine unless I come close to the nest. But she has never bit me.
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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I am starting to not like clowns... I have been without any clowns in my big tank for almost 6 months. I don't really miss them.... Well, that's not totally true... I miss the color, but not the PITA part of them trying to bite me.
Gemmy, sounds like you have a pervert clown.
 
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saxman

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I'm not sure I would want to keep a devil clownfish that hated me that much. It bites and spits, then tried to physically assault you, but only managed to jump into your pocket. (aiming for your throat???)
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Same goes for my male clown, come to the surface and wants to attack. Every time I do a water change and clean the tank I have to bag him and float him in the bag till I'm done.
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I am starting to not like clowns... I have been without any clowns in my big tank for almost 6 months. I don't really miss them.... Well, that's not totally true... I miss the color, but not the PITA part of them trying to bite me.
And everyone wonders why I have a such low opinion of clownfish, and damsels in general...our fish may all be venomous, but they LOVE seeing us come to the tank, and definitely don't bite.

Today is obviously a "slow forum day"...
 
mr. limpid

mr. limpid

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Hi Flower, how you been? How are the horses? I'm going to be a grandpa for the second time, my daughter just told this weekend.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/395586/leaping-clownfish-a-new-tank-maintenance-routine#post_3522318
Hi Flower, how you been? How are the horses? I'm going to be a grandpa for the second time, my daughter just told this weekend.
Hi!!! Congratulations....

My son has informed me he and his beloved are also pregnant...#13 is in the oven...1 to 100, it never gets old to be a grand parent! I think the first one will always be special. I couldn't handle 6 children, the 3 I had was a hand full and then some. My son and daughter I think are in competition. As a Nana who gets to love on them (AKA, spoiling them) and send them home...it's pretty sweet indeed.
 
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