Clown Fish Aggression

[Dragon174]

I have a mated pair of clown fish, I think they are Picasso (Amphiprion percula). The female is super aggressive toward me when I put my hand in the tank and will repeatedly bite me and even fallows my hand around the tank and continues to bite me. I have to say it kind of hurts. The female is a pretty good size which is the one that bites. Is this normal?

 

[DeniseAndy]

Yep! They are defensive little buggers. They are simply defending their territory. The tank. It will never go away. Wear gloves. Gotta love clowns!

 

[Alarmguy66]

Yup, even after 13 years she bites me every time I reach in.