Agressive clowns????? - Reef-Geeks

Pat B · Geektacular

I added 3 red fire gobies to my tank 3 days ago. When the lights go out they hide in some of my rock caves. I didn't see any of them this morning, wich is normal cause I leave before the lights are on. My wife just called me and said 2 are dead and the 3rd is getting picked on by my clown fishes. She is trying to catch the last goby and switch him tanks, or catch the clowns and switch both of them.

I never heard of clowns being agressive like that. What should I do???

cdangel0 · Geek Story Teller

Best bet would be to get the goby out and in to a different tank. I would not reccomend adding anything else to the clown's tank that isn't significantly larger then the clowns.

Clowns are VERY aggressive fish and can be EXTREMELY territorial.

If I put my arm in my tank I can promise you my tomato will bite me within 12 seconds.

rgrking · Spawning

Most clowns are mean. They will fight anything even things bigger than them. They chase off my tangs when they get to close. I'd move the fish out asap. Good luck!

chris&barb · Lost

I agree, try and get the last one out. How close to where the clowns stay were the fire fish at night?

techguy · Seeker of Knowledge

Evil Clowns

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

What type of clowns are we talking about?

Pat B · Geektacular

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Originally Posted by chris&barb

I agree, try and get the last one out. How close to where the clowns stay were the fire fish at night?

They sleep about as far apart as possible, opposite corners in different caves.

The good news is that they are now separate, I just have to go get more gobies tonight, it’s my understanding that they like to have friends around.

rgrking · Spawning

OK that clown pic freaks me out.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Clowns are evil, ask skinz he calls them satan.

Considering clowns are just a fancy damsel fish most are very territorial. Think the skunk clowns are little mean but I've never had them.

Grumpy Bass · $20,000 later....

First, I too think that Evil Clown pic is freaky!

I think the natural pecking order is; Great White Shark, Killer Whale, Clown Fish, then everything else!

I have a pair of Maroon / Gold stripe clowns and they are down-right nasty to anyone (including me) who come anywhere near their home, they host a few large hairy mushrooms. When I'm in the tank for any reason, they nip at me, thank goodness their still small (2-3"). They do chase other fish in the tank but I've not had any losses (knock on wood).

Hope your Fire Goby is doing well in the new digs.

Grumpy!

Barbara · Geekette

clowns are NOT satan!!!

......though Jason, that clown pic is pretty scary!

.....seriously though Pat, they can be VERY territorial and aggressive too and especially if they were there first and these other fish are smaller

.....so what other tank did you put the gobies in? got any pics to share with us?!

Pat B · Geektacular

Got called back into work, but at least I got to check on my little buddies first. My last goby is doing fine, he hid from my wife and daughter, so he is still in the same tank.

My mis-bar clown was the trouble maker, and he is all alone in my new tank for now. My wife said she gave her a "time out"

Too late for a trip to the LFS, guess that will be tomorrow.

Time to head back home

chris&barb · Lost

Hows everything doing Pat?

Pat B · Geektacular

Everyone is back in one tank now, and getting along. I did change some of the rock and made many more caves for hiding, so everyone has a different place to hide now.

I think I will go and get more gobys tonight and see how it works.

And since

....

New look

New softies

Barbara · Geekette

VERY good to hear that all is well again.........good job on rearranging the rock Pat

are you thinking of adding a nem for the clown?

Pat B · Geektacular

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Originally Posted by Barbara

VERY good to hear that all is well again.........good job on rearranging the rock Pat

are you thinking of adding a nem for the clown?

I already have one, but neither clown likes playing in him. I'm thinking about getting another that they may like more.

blk822822 · Reef-Geek

My brother has a clarki and a tomatoe clow and he gets bit by both everytime he puts his hands in the tank. Now my maroon clown is very peiceful.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Glad there getting alone

Barbara · Geekette

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Originally Posted by Pat B

I already have one, but neither clown likes playing in him. I'm thinking about getting another that they may like more.

I'm sorry I didn't see that Pat! .....I'd give them a few more weeks to notice and become familiar with the nem......although mine never took to ours

they prefer the toadstool coral to the nem

Pat B · Geektacular

No problem Barbara.

I added a new Hatian, and a Pearl Scale to my tank.

Nore pics tomorrow after I rescape my tank.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-07-2010, 08:17 AM	Geektacular
Agressive clowns????? I added 3 red fire gobies to my tank 3 days ago. When the lights go out they hide in some of my rock caves. I didn't see any of them this morning, wich is normal cause I leave before the lights are on. My wife just called me and said 2 are dead and the 3rd is getting picked on by my clown fishes. She is trying to catch the last goby and switch him tanks, or catch the clowns and switch both of them. I never heard of clowns being agressive like that. What should I do???	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 07-07-2010, 08:32 AM	Spawning
Most clowns are mean. They will fight anything even things bigger than them. They chase off my tangs when they get to close. I'd move the fish out asap. Good luck! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by techguy 07-07-2010, 09:36 AM	Seeker of Knowledge
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 07-07-2010, 09:41 AM	Big-Geek
What type of clowns are we talking about? __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 07-07-2010, 09:46 AM	Spawning
OK that clown pic freaks me out. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by cdangel0 07-07-2010, 08:31 AM	Geek Story Teller
Best bet would be to get the goby out and in to a different tank. I would not reccomend adding anything else to the clown's tank that isn't significantly larger then the clowns. Clowns are VERY aggressive fish and can be EXTREMELY territorial. If I put my arm in my tank I can promise you my tomato will bite me within 12 seconds.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,241 Gameroom cash: $668787 Rep Power: 72
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 07-07-2010, 09:10 AM	Lost
I agree, try and get the last one out. How close to where the clowns stay were the fire fish at night?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-07-2010, 09:57 AM	Will work for CLAMS
Clowns are evil, ask skinz he calls them satan. Considering clowns are just a fancy damsel fish most are very territorial. Think the skunk clowns are little mean but I've never had them. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Grumpy Bass 07-07-2010, 10:40 AM	$20,000 later....
Nasty Clowns.. First, I too think that Evil Clown pic is freaky! I think the natural pecking order is; Great White Shark, Killer Whale, Clown Fish, then everything else! I have a pair of Maroon / Gold stripe clowns and they are down-right nasty to anyone (including me) who come anywhere near their home, they host a few large hairy mushrooms. When I'm in the tank for any reason, they nip at me, thank goodness their still small (2-3"). They do chase other fish in the tank but I've not had any losses (knock on wood). Hope your Fire Goby is doing well in the new digs. Grumpy!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 274 Gameroom cash: $111287 Rep Power: 25
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 07-07-2010, 03:34 PM	Geekette
clowns are NOT satan!!! ......though Jason, that clown pic is pretty scary! .....seriously though Pat, they can be VERY territorial and aggressive too and especially if they were there first and these other fish are smaller .....so what other tank did you put the gobies in? got any pics to share with us?! __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-07-2010, 06:31 PM	Geektacular
Got called back into work, but at least I got to check on my little buddies first. My last goby is doing fine, he hid from my wife and daughter, so he is still in the same tank. My mis-bar clown was the trouble maker, and he is all alone in my new tank for now. My wife said she gave her a "time out" Too late for a trip to the LFS, guess that will be tomorrow. Time to head back home	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 07-09-2010, 10:02 AM	Lost
Hows everything doing Pat?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-09-2010, 10:38 AM	Geektacular
Everyone is back in one tank now, and getting along. I did change some of the rock and made many more caves for hiding, so everyone has a different place to hide now. I think I will go and get more gobys tonight and see how it works. And since .... New look New softies	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 07-09-2010, 10:42 AM	Geekette
VERY good to hear that all is well again.........good job on rearranging the rock Pat are you thinking of adding a nem for the clown? __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by blk822822 07-09-2010, 12:29 PM	Reef-Geek
My brother has a clarki and a tomatoe clow and he gets bit by both everytime he puts his hands in the tank. Now my maroon clown is very peiceful.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kent, Wa. Posts: 336 Gameroom cash: $220405 Rep Power: 16
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-09-2010, 07:41 PM	Will work for CLAMS
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-11-2010, 08:09 PM	Geektacular
No problem Barbara. I added a new Hatian, and a Pearl Scale to my tank. Nore pics tomorrow after I rescape my tank.	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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