Clown fish aggression

[Deus ex machina]

I have a number of different fish in the tank (13). Before she started harassing the Tang, which I introduced two days before the first spawn, she must have been harassing my Citron Goby because it became wraith-thin. I never actually saw her attack another fish until she started attacking the Tang. On the other hand, she started attacking the turkey baster at feeding time a few weeks before the first spawn.

Yesterday I set up a turkey baster bobbing near her spawning sight and she was distracted enough to make only the occasional sorte at the Tang.

I think I'll try the mirror trick.

Thanks for your help.

[Moogled]

That's tough! I've been contemplating about staying away from clowns this time around as I just can't handle the nipping when I clean the tank.

They can be dicks!

[Deus ex machina]

Originally Posted by Moogled

I just can't handle the nipping when I clean the tank.

Yeah. I've been nipped few times. Really made me jump , now I wear blue gloves and the clown doesn't come near me.