clowns get scared when i feed

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  1. billybaldwin3

    billybaldwin3 Skunk Shrimp

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    i just added a pair of black ice snowflake clowns about 3 days ago, they seem to be doing great, i added some new rock and they were swimming around inches away from my hands, they swim right to me when i walk up, i thought they were brave little fish...

    but everytime i open the lid to feed em, they run n hide in the corner...

    what should i do?
     
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  3. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

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    Just being shy. That will pass. My Naked ocellaris clowns did the same thing. Now when I put my hands in the tank to do work they will come up and nip on my arms...they are bold little *******s....as long as the eventually eat they should be fine.
     
  4. Master Kyle 297

    Master Kyle 297 Plankton

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    fish has vision better than ours so they are just being cautious because they see a large figure approaching them it'll pass
     
  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    nothing to worry about :) congrats on the new additions! love black ice clowns
     
  6. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Three days is not very long. They should take some time to acclimate and be just fine. No worries.