Clown nipping

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I was feeding my BTA last night and both of my clowns went after my hand like it was a piece of shrimp is that a sign they need more food or just that i was invading?
     
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  2. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    That's just what they do, they are the bullies of our tanks LOL.
     
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  3. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    +1 tank bullies. Those little buggers are very territorial. I get nibbled by them and cleaned by my shrimp and wrasse every time I go into my tank. Kids love to watch the clown fish go at my hand – it amazes them that something so small is so brave against a person.
     
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  4. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    lol nice thanks so completly normal
     
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  5. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    YUP.. NORMAL. I had a female GSm that woudl come from one end of my 75 to get at me... now my sohal just chews on my fingers... not from agression....
     
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