my clowns like to bite me

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  1. tharsis

    tharsis Peppermint Shrimp

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    Everytime I stick my hand in the tank, my clowns bite the hell out me...

    Even when I am anticipating it, it still freaks me out lol.

    Is this a bad sign or can it be considered normal behaviour? They are fine with each other and look to be happy and stress free, except when my hand comes into play. Is there a way to chill them out? I don't want them to be stressed when i have to go into my tank.
     
    tharsis, Apr 13, 2011
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  2. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    It's normal behavior.lol
     
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  3. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    I've heard of it happening, but my clowns have never attempted it... they're both pretty happy go lucky, and the least aggressive fish in my tank, though.
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I've heard about this. Thankfully my clowns are sweet. But clowns can be quite territorial and feisty, and they see your hand as an intruder...so attack!!
     
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  5. Ohsogrumpy

    Ohsogrumpy Astrea Snail

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    My female does that to me all the time.
     
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  6. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Mine to, oh sorry you meant your clown fish.
     
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  7. Raven1645

    Raven1645 Plankton

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    Haha good one
     
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  8. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    My Gold stripe maroon in my old tank used to bite me on a regular basis when I was in her side of the tank. never bothered me too much. my Sohal likes to do it now. it is a bit more disconcerning as he is 10" vs the 4" clown. also has a rougher mouth.
     
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  9. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    My female false perc will constantly nip at me. The male hides.
     
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  10. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    OC females all the time. Gold-strip maroon actually not much ironically, although they are much more aggressive in general.
     
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