Daisy82 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So I was cleaning my tank and my 1.5 inch false Percula dive bombed my hand and actually BIT me! I mean, drew blood and everything! Hubby had to fend him off with a ladle so I could finish. Suddenly clownfish look alot less cute. I thought aquariums were supposed to be good for your blood pressure! I would have wrung that fish's neck if he had one Has anyone else had this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 My false perc female (2.5") is mean as heIl, and will nip at you anytime you put your hand in the tank. My Maroon/Gold female in my larger tank who is close to 5" is nice as can be. I've heard that the maroons actually have barbs on their gill covers (looks kinda like a moustache) and can cut you up pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggg Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The female B&W in my last tank was mean! She was smart too, she'd go for the soft skin between my fingers. My current clowns are still playing nice, but I know it's only a matter of time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 My female FP is mean as hell also but the male is skittish and shy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eckreef Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 It is nothing personal. They are simply defending their territory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah, all of my mature clowns have done this. It gets much worse once they're hosting. It's ultimately why I got rid of my Clarkii clowns (4" plus), they could take out divots of flesh when they bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemcd Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Wow! I have been attacked by my maroon clown when doing tank maint as well, haven't lost any blood or skin yet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvandewa Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yet they're so nice on TV/Movies! So I stuck my hand in my tank to see what mine would do. I've got a 1" and 2" false p. and they both coward, even when I put it next to their BTA (Boobie Tipped A) as my wife calls it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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