Nemos anger

[POLARBEAR0871]

I just got two nemo clown fish 1-2 weeks ago I put my hand in the tank to move some rock and it attacked my ring what's up with this???

 

[4127john]

Yea they are territorial little buggers lol. When I clean the glass they bite my hand a lot. They defend their territory so that's why they bit you. No worry

 

[huma-huma]

its dependent on the individual clowns and how often you are putting your hands in the tank. neither one of my 2 clowns bothers me when im in the tank

 

[bettaowner]

Something people forget is that clownfish and damsels are related to cichlids meaning these fish can be aggressive.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Really that's interesting I never knew that about clowns. I actually have my hand in the tank quite a bit to keep algae off the front of my tank

 

[DaleHauze]

My larger clown who i have had for 6 years will come up to my hand and poke me with his face as to say hi then "help" me clean the tank by following me around. I think its cool

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Haha that's awesome I wanted to get a tomato or maroon clown they're beautiful but I got two nemos for 40$

 

[Brookster123]

Pictures!

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Of my clownfish???