I want to kill my clown.

DAHansen · 07-27-2008, 01:29 PM

I have a black ocellaris (Finneaus) who has been pretty good for a couple of years. In the last few months, he's become a holy terror - to me, not the other fish. He attacks when my hands are in the tank, but that's not the bad part.

I recently received a shipment from GSellers which included an Orange Monti Cap. He's flipped it over and/or off the rock three times now - the thing is a PAIN to get to attach to the rock (superglue... epoxy stick... more super glue).

Last night he had me yelling and stomping my feet - flipped the monti cap upside-down on top of a large mushroom, which was trying to eat it. (The monti cap looks ok today, but not happy.) I've never been so angry at a "pet."

This morning I spent half an hour cleaning up after Finneaus and my bull-dozing Tuxedo Urchin. I think I finally found a solution - I tried super glue one more time, on the rock and on the back of the Monti Cap. Then I put a net over the whole thing (not touching), so hopefully he will leave it alone.

On a positive-ish note, I made my first frag this morning. I broke off a branch of my pink bird's nest with the net... Oops! So now I have two, assuming Finneaus doesn't rip that one off the rock also.

Are there fish sedatives?

Witfull · 07-27-2008, 01:48 PM

theyre called clowns,,,but your not laughing~

been there before, had a clown that would bite so hard it would draw blood~

GSELLERS · 07-27-2008, 02:05 PM

someone ask for fish sedatives?
i used these products when i worked at the farm:
4 Fish Stuff - Hobbyist and Commercial Pet Supplies, Aquarium Supplies: Fish Tanks, Stands, Decorations, Accessories

Frankie · 07-27-2008, 02:32 PM

I say spear the clown! LOL! JK.
Instead of gluing the Monti try wedging it in a crevice or between two rocks. Don't worry about covering up some of the polyps, Actually i have found my Monti frags to attach faster when i did.

sandyc · 07-28-2008, 07:21 AM

It sounds like your little clown is all grown up. When they reach maturity they become very territorial. It is normal clown behavior. Do you have two? If so, the eggs

are sure to follow.

DAHansen · 07-28-2008, 11:29 AM

SandyC, I don't think I would survive two. The one bites hard enough on her own. Apparently, she is territorial about the entire tank. I'm going to need a bigger one!

However, I may see about "mating" her with one of Woodstock's Picasso's when/if they become available. (hint, hint).

sandyc · 07-28-2008, 10:51 PM

Mine bite me all the time too.

I have learned to leave my watch (waterproof) on when I have to go in the tank. They bite the shiny reflection on the stainless steel band instead of my hand.

Frankie · 07-28-2008, 11:09 PM

Hows that Monti cap doing?

Varga · 07-28-2008, 11:30 PM

my clowns stop attacking me once I started hitting them back!!!!! it works, slap em hard

seriously....it works, no longer afraid of little vicious bites every time I reach in there.

DAHansen · 07-28-2008, 11:57 PM

SandyC - I'm REALLY going to try that watch idea. OR double up on some gloves.

Frankie - The Monti Cap is now pretty secure. There's one rough spot from where the mushroom was trying to eat it. Hopefully the flesh will grow over it in time.

Varga - That hasn't worked yet. I've bopped him a couple times, and even chased him around the tank. It just makes him angrier. He also does this thing with his mouth after he bites me - it looks exactly like he's yelling at me, maybe he doesn't like the way I tast.

Varga · 07-28-2008, 11:59 PM

LOL most likely SHE is attaching you

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Originally Posted by DAHansen

SandyC - I'm REALLY going to try that watch idea. OR double up on some gloves.

Frankie - The Monti Cap is now pretty secure. There's one rough spot from where the mushroom was trying to eat it. Hopefully the flesh will grow over it in time.

Varga - That hasn't worked yet. I've bopped him a couple times, and even chased him around the tank. It just makes him angrier. He also does this thing with his mouth after he bites me - it looks exactly like he's yelling at me, maybe he doesn't like the way I tast.

Wolfgang8810 · 07-29-2008, 03:54 AM

my black clown does the same thing but since i started wearing vinyl gloves I cant feel the little terrors bites anymore. The gloves are clear and when there is still air in them they look shiny. Next time im fraggin things ill get a video if the bugger.

Frankie · 07-29-2008, 06:43 AM

I had a maroon clown a long time ago that would latch onto my finger. Mean little booger! I would have to shake it off.
I also had a Hawaiian trigger that would sneak up and nip my finer tips. What a weird sensation that was. Like getting zapped by electricity.

Wolfgang8810 · 07-29-2008, 07:49 AM

lol Frankie thats funny. my black one is still little so it would target the skin in between my fingers that was a more manageable bite for him lol

KathyL · 07-30-2008, 12:43 AM

Um, I'll take him/her off your hands anytime you are ready....

Can you ship to St. Louis?

07-27-2008, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
DAHansen Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 299 View Gallery Karma Komment	I want to kill my clown. I have a black ocellaris (Finneaus) who has been pretty good for a couple of years. In the last few months, he's become a holy terror - to me, not the other fish. He attacks when my hands are in the tank, but that's not the bad part. I recently received a shipment from GSellers which included an Orange Monti Cap. He's flipped it over and/or off the rock three times now - the thing is a PAIN to get to attach to the rock (superglue... epoxy stick... more super glue). Last night he had me yelling and stomping my feet - flipped the monti cap upside-down on top of a large mushroom, which was trying to eat it. (The monti cap looks ok today, but not happy.) I've never been so angry at a "pet." This morning I spent half an hour cleaning up after Finneaus and my bull-dozing Tuxedo Urchin. I think I finally found a solution - I tried super glue one more time, on the rock and on the back of the Monti Cap. Then I put a net over the whole thing (not touching), so hopefully he will leave it alone. On a positive-ish note, I made my first frag this morning. I broke off a branch of my pink bird's nest with the net... Oops! So now I have two, assuming Finneaus doesn't rip that one off the rock also. Are there fish sedatives? __________________ Dave - Who wants to breed corals some day. Dave's fishlog *Please Reef Responsibly.*

07-27-2008, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 761 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. someone ask for fish sedatives? i used these products when i worked at the farm: 4 Fish Stuff - Hobbyist and Commercial Pet Supplies, Aquarium Supplies: Fish Tanks, Stands, Decorations, Accessories

07-28-2008, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
sandyc Scopas Tang Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 477 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. It sounds like your little clown is all grown up. When they reach maturity they become very territorial. It is normal clown behavior. Do you have two? If so, the eggs are sure to follow.

07-28-2008, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
DAHansen Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 299 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. SandyC, I don't think I would survive two. The one bites hard enough on her own. Apparently, she is territorial about the entire tank. I'm going to need a bigger one! However, I may see about "mating" her with one of Woodstock's Picasso's when/if they become available. (hint, hint). __________________ Dave - Who wants to breed corals some day. Dave's fishlog *Please Reef Responsibly.*

07-28-2008, 10:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
sandyc Scopas Tang Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 477 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. Mine bite me all the time too. I have learned to leave my watch (waterproof) on when I have to go in the tank. They bite the shiny reflection on the stainless steel band instead of my hand.

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Varga Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,436 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I want to kill my clown. my clowns stop attacking me once I started hitting them back!!!!! it works, slap em hard seriously....it works, no longer afraid of little vicious bites every time I reach in there. __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

07-28-2008, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
DAHansen Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 299 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. SandyC - I'm REALLY going to try that watch idea. OR double up on some gloves. Frankie - The Monti Cap is now pretty secure. There's one rough spot from where the mushroom was trying to eat it. Hopefully the flesh will grow over it in time. Varga - That hasn't worked yet. I've bopped him a couple times, and even chased him around the tank. It just makes him angrier. He also does this thing with his mouth after he bites me - it looks exactly like he's yelling at me, maybe he doesn't like the way I tast. __________________ Dave - Who wants to breed corals some day. Dave's fishlog *Please Reef Responsibly.*

07-29-2008, 03:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wolfgang8810 Achilles Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 818 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. my black clown does the same thing but since i started wearing vinyl gloves I cant feel the little terrors bites anymore. The gloves are clear and when there is still air in them they look shiny. Next time im fraggin things ill get a video if the bugger. __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

07-29-2008, 07:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wolfgang8810 Achilles Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 818 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. lol Frankie thats funny. my black one is still little so it would target the skin in between my fingers that was a more manageable bite for him lol __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

07-30-2008, 12:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
KathyL Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I want to kill my clown. Um, I'll take him/her off your hands anytime you are ready.... Can you ship to St. Louis?

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