What to do with an evil clown?

Jenn_737700 · #1 07-11-2011, 08:28 PM

I just returned from a trip to find my fire shrimp missing a leg. Not the greatest thing to come home to.

I watched the tank a while and saw one of my clowns ( the male ) nipping at the shrimp. This isnt his first evil act. He also bites at the candycane coral from time to time, and practically tore my featherduster to pieces two monthes ago. What should I do with this evil clown?

cathyg_99 · #2 07-11-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn_737700

I just returned from a trip to find my fire shrimp missing a leg. Not the greatest thing to come home to.

I watched the tank a while and saw one of my clowns ( the male ) nipping at the shrimp. This isnt his first evil act. He also bites at the candycane coral from time to time, and practically tore my featherduster to pieces two monthes ago. What should I do with this evil clown?

I would say its time for an agressive tank for him... Or ensure that his fav spot is clear of anyother corals maybe hes just protecting his home

Wayne · #3 07-12-2011, 12:26 AM

How big is the aquarium if its too small he may just be getting territorial. In which case a bigger home is the best option.

Timbits · #4 07-12-2011, 02:59 AM

what kind of clown is this?

syncro · #5 07-12-2011, 03:53 AM

Feed more?

Jenn_737700 · #6 07-12-2011, 06:39 AM

he's a false percula, and captive bred im pretty certain. I've got him in a ten gallon with a few other fish and corals. He eats a lot at feeding times, so im sure he isnt biting out of hunger. It might be a territorial thing, but it just never showed until the featherduster incident. I dont blame him for that, because it ended up right in his favourite swimming place

Anyway, the candycane and shrimp nipping only started a few weeks ago, and both had been in the tank for a month or more. I'll definately keep a bigger tank in mind. Although I dont really have the money, room or time for another...

Timbits · #7 07-12-2011, 09:56 AM

maybe he's trying to tell you that he wants a lil anemone to call home

clk666 · #8 07-12-2011, 02:41 PM

ill totally take him off your hands! lol that could be a solution! :P

ponokareefer · #9 07-12-2011, 02:53 PM

If the pair is in a 10 gallon with other fish, I would be concerned about the other fish. More than the pair of clownfish in that size of tank is overstocked and is going to cause undo stress on everyone.

The clownfish's size of territory would be around the size of the 10 gallon tank, so anything in there that is doesn't like, it may move/destroy. I would avoid an anemone in that size of tank as it just isn't big enough. Get yourself a clay pot and you will probably see eggs after a while, depending on their age, and if you get rid of the other fish.

Jenn_737700 · #10 07-12-2011, 08:13 PM

yeah, the clowns are with other fish, but surprisingly, they dont seem to mind them. Okay, here's what I have:

2 clowns
1 tailspot blenny
1 neon goby
corals: zoas, torch, candycane, mushrooms, duncans, 1 coco worm, pulsing xenia, and an unidentified neon green and brown something.
1 large fire shrimp

The only disputes are the male clown with the shrimp occasionly and the candycane. And the female clown sometimes picks a fight with the blenny. But they dont nip at each other. The goby is basically ignored the clowns, but is friends with the blenny.

@clk666: Yes, I have considered selling them, so if things dont get any better I might send you a pm if you really want them...

@ponokareefer: haha I seriously wouldnt doubt the egg idea. I just wouldnt have time for it