Maroon clown knocking stuff down

[juanro]

So my maroon clown (about 2.5") is now suddenly knocking the rock with my mushroom corals and the smallest rock in the tank down from the top again and again, so i decided to put the the rock with the corals on top of the smallest rock apart from the 'main' caves and he just goes out and knocks it down again.
I know that they are agressive fish, but is this behavior normal?
Can I move the rocks around and form a new structure to 'reset' it's territory like with freshwater fish?

 

[btldreef]

It is normal. Maroons like to decorate as they see fit.

 

[juanro]

Would using epoxy on the corals help, or only p*ss him off?

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Juanro http:///forum/thread/384262/maroon-clown-knocking-stuff-down#post_3365590
Would using epoxy on the corals help, or only p*ss him off?
The maroon will get over it or continue to try to knock them over until it succeeds.

 

[deejeff442]

i had a 5 inch maroon that did the same thing.so i just wedged the rocks better.you might have to rearrange the rock alot to get a tight fit.even though they arent big those clowns are pretty strong.

 

[kuja]

There is this special putty (i think it is called epoxy not 100% sure, but i am sure someone on this site can recommand one) you can buy that will turn into cement when in saltwater. I suggest using this putty to secure your corals to your rocks. Drill holes through your rocks and put rods through them to secure the foundation. Kind of like how a baker stabilizes the tiers.