Aggressive clown?

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  1. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    My clown wants to kill my hand. Whenever I put my hands in the tank, he tries to literally bite off my fingers. What should I do? I don't really want to give him back to the lfs. Also, he doesn't have any problems with the livestock.
     
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  3. The_gats

    The_gats Astrea Snail

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    I just flick my clowns in the nose. It doesn't stop them, but it gives me great satisfaction.
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Lol Ive been yelling at him. It just doesn't work though.
     
  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I rehomed mine for just that reason-I'm sooo much happier :)
     
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    The_gats Astrea Snail

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    If they aren't messing with other fish then it shouldn't be a problem. They always come after my hands when they are in the tank, but they everything else alone.
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    I might have to rehome him, he is so pretty though.
     
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  9. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    I have 2 cinnamon clowns and my female attacks me ALL the time, even draws blood sometimes. It's their natural reaction to defend their home that's all.
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Is there any way to reduce this? I can't pay attention to what I'm doing lol.
     
  11. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Somebody needs a time out!;)
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    I'm afraid to do that lol. Ive been using a net to keep him occupied while I move stuff.