Ocellaris hates me! Help me

[GuilhermeLba]

Ok, about 2 months ago I bought 2 juvenile ocellaris, a nemo and a black one, the black one is bigger, but the orange one is the angry one. Everytime that I introduce my hands iin the tank, he bites me and I know thats a thing with clowns. My doubts are:
1. The agressions wasn't supposed to come of the biggest one(the female)? (Im not sure if I already have a female yet, they just too young).
2. When I know for sure that they just bonded and became a pair? (I dont think it has happened yet).
3. Is it going to be hard to introduce new fishes? Am I going to have problems? Im intending to introduce 4 more fishes, none of them are damsels.

Help me, please!

 

[KC's CNC Creations]

it's quiet normal for the male (smaller) to be the aggressor and on occasion they can/will be aggressive to new additions to the tank.

 

[GuilhermeLba]

So probably, at this point I will have problems too add fishes?

 

[JSchwarz]

So probably, at this point I will have problems too add fishes?

Probably not an issue unless your tank is too small for them to have their territory. Ocellaris Clownfish attack people while being mostly peaceful to other fish. Mine both bite me, but are passive to other fish unless they try to get too close to where they lay their eggs. Then the just chase them off without hurting them.

 

[vtecintegra]

I had one pair where the female would attack me, but not other fish. Then I had another pair where the male would constantly try to attack a fire fish. Impossible to say what will happen when new fish are introduced. I got rid of the last pair I had, and now see why someone had brought them back to the store. I believe they are more of a problem once paired. In their defense, in the wild they have their home and territory secured with an anemone, and don't have to worry much about intruders. A tank is an artificial environment. I bet most tanks don't even have an anemone, for which they are genetically engineered to live in. You hear stories of them hosting with corals, power heads, or the corner of the tank. They're programmed to live with an anemone.

Once paired, they should obviously hang out together, and the smaller male will wiggle and dance for the female. I don't know what the deal is trying to pair an orange and black. Not sure if they will take to each other or not.

 

[sfin52]

My clown hates my hand unless I'm feeding than its ok. Leaves fish alone for the most part.

 

[ChiCity]

if there ever was an ungrateful critter
that literally bites the hand that feeds…

it’s a clown

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Quit clowning around!

 

[GuilhermeLba]

Probably not an issue unless your tank is too small for them to have their territory. Ocellaris Clownfish attack people while being mostly peaceful to other fish. Mine both bite me, but are passive to other fish unless they try to get too close to where they lay their eggs. Then the just chase them off without hurting them.

Thats a relief! Thanks!

 

[GuilhermeLba]

I had one pair where the female would attack me, but not other fish. Then I had another pair where the male would constantly try to attack a fire fish. Impossible to say what will happen when new fish are introduced. I got rid of the last pair I had, and now see why someone had brought them back to the store. I believe they are more of a problem once paired. In their defense, in the wild they have their home and territory secured with an anemone, and don't have to worry much about intruders. A tank is an artificial environment. I bet most tanks don't even have an anemone, for which they are genetically engineered to live in. You hear stories of them hosting with corals, power heads, or the corner of the tank. They're programmed to live with an anemone.

Once paired, they should obviously hang out together, and the smaller male will wiggle and dance for the female. I don't know what the deal is trying to pair an orange and black. Not sure if they will take to each other or not.

Thanks for the info, hopefully they wont attack new friends

 

[GuilhermeLba]

if there ever was an ungrateful critter
that literally bites the hand that feeds…

it’s a clown

Agreed!

 

[konatown]

I’ve had my clowns for 2-3 months. They ‘look’ paired but I think they’re still too young. I don’t know. They haven’t shown very much aggression to me or other fish at all thankfully. I hope they stay that way. They seem to all have varied personalities on the aggression side

 

[CanuckReefer]

Probably not an issue unless your tank is too small for them to have their territory. Ocellaris Clownfish attack people while being mostly peaceful to other fish. Mine both bite me, but are passive to other fish unless they try to get too close to where they lay their eggs. Then the just chase them off without hurting them.

This! ^^^

My clown hates my hand unless I'm feeding than its ok. Leaves fish alone for the most part.

And This! ^^^

You all good with the other fish usually....they are pugnacious with hands for some reason....thankfully no scars here....

And your Ocellaris doesn't hate you , consider it 'tough love ' ....

 

[sfin52]

This! ^^^

And This! ^^^

You all good with the other fish usually....they are pugnacious with hands for some reason....thankfully no scars here....

And your Ocellaris doesn't hate you , consider it 'tough love ' ....

I really think they hate hand because they reorganize the tank and may or have moved the anemone or thier home. Just my thoughts. Elsa didn't start attacking hands till I had to remove a rock with pandoras. From that point on if I'm not feeding my hands get bit and tail smacked

 

[deplinger]

I had a male clownfish that bit me so hard that it left marks on my fingers! They are mean little suckers!

 

[CanuckReefer]

I really think they hate hand because they reorganize the tank and may or have moved the anemone or thier home. Just my thoughts. Elsa didn't start attacking hands till I had to remove a rock with pandoras. From that point on if I'm not feeding my hands get bit and tail smacked

I have a Long Tent, no interest ever from Ocellaris, he's 18 years old now....first ten years it was the odd attack as I was scraping...NOW? As soon as my hand hits the water I KNOW I'm getting hit....the old crusty salt , it's wild lol.

 

[G Santana]

Tell him to stop clowning around

 

[GuilhermeLba]

This! ^^^

And This! ^^^

You all good with the other fish usually....they are pugnacious with hands for some reason....thankfully no scars here....

And your Ocellaris doesn't hate you , consider it 'tough love ' ....

Haha I love them! Dont know if it is reciprocal

 

[GuilhermeLba]

I really think they hate hand because they reorganize the tank and may or have moved the anemone or thier home. Just my thoughts. Elsa didn't start attacking hands till I had to remove a rock with pandoras. From that point on if I'm not feeding my hands get bit and tail smacked

I ve never have done anything like that, I just put my hand on the tank for water changes and target feeding. I don't know where all the hate come from

 

[vetteguy53081]

Its generally the female who is the aggressor and will bite the hand that feeds them. They will often aggressively protect their "home", whether that be an anemone, a nesting site, a clay pot or the entire fish tank. If it attacks your hand when you're trying to clean the glass or it won't let any other fish near its spot, you most likely have a female clownfish.