clownfish stealing food

[j_beau_13]

i've had a gbta for around 4 weeks now and put in a pair of true percs 2 weeks ago. since then one of the clownfish has made the anemone home but everytime i try to feed the anemone the clownfish steals all the food. he literally dive bombs into the center of the anemone and steals it. what should i do?

 

[Chupacabras]

Feed the clowns right before you feed the 'nem, that usually takes care of it.

 

[RedEyeElf]

I have to beat my maroon off with a stick...literally, to feed his nem

 

[j_beau_13]

i feed everybody before the anemone but even the wrasse takes nips at its tentacles to get the food.

RedEyeElf - i know what you mean, i take the turkey baster and try to chase him away but it never works

only idea i can come up with is to take a strawberry basket and throw it over the anemone when i feed him...what do yall think?

 

[Slakker]

Sounds like a great plan to me.