Clownfish jaws

[KyOsIBa515]

I just got done doing tank maintenance. I have said it before and I will say it again…Pound for pound there isn’t a meaner more aggressive fish than a clownfish.

I have 2 mated pairs and big momma doesn’t play.

 

[sfin52]

Lol. It won't be thr last time. Try offering food when doing g tank maintenance

 

[pshootr]

Wow lol, going to need to start wearing gloves!

 

[Uncle99]

Dam those Damsels.

 

[sfin52]

My Maroon would go after the skin between my fingers.

 

[KyOsIBa515]

Lol. It won't be thr last time. Try offering food when doing g tank maintenance

They just ate before I did the water change. Momma is just that territorial.

 

[sfin52]

They just ate before I did the water change. Momma is just that territorial.

If they where the size of sharks we would never enter the ocean

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Mine bit me between my thumb and fore finger. The little bugger, appeared to be proud of herself. Now I start off being the aggressor when put my hands in the tank. Nasty place to heal, BTW.

 

[killer2001]

Someone needs to design an underwater hand puppet in the form of a clownfish so you can use your hand to terrorize the female clown until she backs down.

 

[KyOsIBa515]

Someone needs to design an underwater hand puppet in the form of a clownfish so you can use your hand to terrorize the female clown until she backs down.

It is a million dollar idea for all in the hobby. Rather genius I’d say.

 

[emmysnewtank]

Dude. I just got the same bite tonight…our clown is just big enough that she’s starting to break skin. It used to be a cute tickle…but not so much anymore.

 

[ScubaSnacks]

Mine isn't big enough to cause damage, but her new favorite thing is nipping at me while doing maintenance. Only a matter of time before she draws blood. Need to start wearing gloves soon. Maybe the cut proof ones for shucking oysters?

 

[Peace River]

Been there, done that. Of course, I think I have probably received more injuries from jerking back after being bitten by various clownfish instead of the actual bite itself.

 

[HBtank]

My clowns have always been sweethearts, I feel like I am missing out

 

[ScubaSnacks]

My clowns have always been sweethearts, I feel like I am missing out

While they're still small, I think of them as kisses. I'm sure my mind will change, soon.

 

[KyOsIBa515]

While they're still small, I think of them as kisses. I'm sure my mind will change, soon.

It will. I have had many different clowns over the years. They say maroons are the most aggressive out of the clowns and while mine were when I had them…nothing compares to this black snowflake.

I bought the mated pair almost 7 years ago now. The male is still relatively small but she has grown massive in relation to him and the other 2 I have. Never had one get as big as her though.

She is quite peaceful in the tank until my hand goes in. It than becomes a chew toy.

 

[Mark Goode]

 

[MaxM]

Someone needs to design an underwater hand puppet in the form of a clownfish so you can use your hand to terrorize the female clown until she backs down.

I just chase mine around a bit till she retreats, then I m good for that session. This doesn't last between intrusions