Help! Attack clown

fshie · #1 07/03/2007, 09:32 AM

My clown fish has gotten really aggressive. Every time I put my hand in the tank to clean the glass, he actually charges and attacks me.

What's going on? I've had him for 8 years and this never happened to me before.

Is it the species? I think it's a tomato clown.

Thanks for any help/advice.

scottwhitson · #2 07/03/2007, 09:36 AM

My pair of false perc's will actually hit my hand with their bodies when I get near there anenome and the male will attack the mag float magnet it is pretty funny to watch.

szwab · #3 07/03/2007, 09:37 AM

clowns can get aggressive and territorial. hate to say it but it's pretty typical behavior.
Might want to change the rock work around and see if that helps. or get a magnet algae scraper

silvers · #4 07/03/2007, 09:37 AM

theres nothing you can do. I have seen some that were big and would bring blood.

Travis L. Stevens · #5 07/03/2007, 09:51 AM

Yup, typical behavior. Even damsels will do it as they get older.

alkataz · #6 07/03/2007, 10:34 AM

Old and cranky happens to the best of us.

Scuba_Steve · #7 07/03/2007, 11:03 AM

And tomatos are the most aggressive clowns IMO.

samherston · #8 07/03/2007, 11:10 AM

My percs kinda do the samething... they always wanna swim around my hands when I am fixing and cleaning! It is normal for them to do that kinda thing... Good Luck!

njdevilsfan · #9 07/03/2007, 11:19 AM

usally the round bodied clowns are more aggressive
mine draws blood form me each time my arm goes in the tank
i would recommend catching him in your hand and squeezing until your fist breaks
thats what i plan to do if i could ever catch him

superswimmer · #10 07/03/2007, 11:24 AM

My clown and I have epic battles when I go into the tank. Draws blood everytime. I got her back one time though; I got so tired of her attacking me that I flicked her with my fingers and broke her dorsal. It healed quickly and she was no worse for the wear, but still she comes at me. I usually bring a net into the tank now, to fend her off, but sometimes, she still has a go at me.

DarG · #11 07/03/2007, 12:28 PM

Ive had my Tomatoe for 10 years. He used to go at my hand after I had him for a few months but really only nip, not attack and bite full out. He just quit doing it a few years ago and hasnt since.

plandy · #12 07/03/2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by superswimmer
My clown and I have epic battles when I go into the tank. Draws blood everytime. I got her back one time though; I got so tired of her attacking me that I flicked her with my fingers and broke her dorsal. It healed quickly and she was no worse for the wear, but still she comes at me. I usually bring a net into the tank now, to fend her off, but sometimes, she still has a go at me.

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