What to do with my clowns..

[ToXIc69]

i have a mated pair of Gold Bar/Striped Maroon clowns.. (in fact they spawned twice within the last 6 weeks)

here are some pics..

1st spawn

2nd spawn

but they are very abusive and destructive..
1: constantly digs up the sand (although adding a nem had cut that down)
2: everytime i move or add something to the tank they totally tackle it and moves it.
3: drawn blood a few times
and the list goes on..

i really like them but sometimes they stress me out. i got into the hobby to relieve stress... i know i'm complaining but what should i do.. removed i'm going to transfer everything into a 120g Tech tank with in the next month so i'm weighing my options..

you input is greatly appreciated...

 

[GT_Jacket]

how large of a tank are they currently in?

 

[ToXIc69]

they're in a RSM130D which is a 34g..

 

[GT_Jacket]

quite possible that they will settle down in a 120... I would give it a shot and remove them later if they don't.

 

[ToXIc69]

well thats what i'm afraid of..

that i wont be able to catch them in such a big tank..

 

[GT_Jacket]

just wait till' they bite you and pull em' out attached to your finger

 

[ToXIc69]

just wait till' they bite you and pull em' out attached to your finger

clown...

it aint no joke she bites hard... really...

 

[poolkeeper1]

thump It when it does that and it will stop, They are territorial but not stupid!
Bill

 

[ToXIc69]

Yeah I tried that. She swims away, make a lap and comes right back.

She's a trip.

 

[ToXIc69]

quite possible that they will settle down in a 120... I would give it a shot and remove them later if they don't.

Anyone experience this?

 

[MVlk]

My black o. clowns are very similar. No quite as bad, but very aggressive and will nip at me when I put my hand in. I doubt they will be any better in the larger tank even if you add them in last.

Hat to say it, but if they stress you out, get rid of them IMO. There are plenty of fish in the sea.

 

[SLHSLH]

I have the same pair of clown. Never seen them spawn.. and yes these Freakin clown is aggressive, bited me hundred of time, knock things around... I do have to said that these Female Clown is very Strong for it size, it Can move a BIG azz rock 5x it size. These clown is pretty smart, and you will never catch them if you put it in a big Tank. Speaking from my personal experience. I did all kind of stuff, starve them, fish trap, trying to catch them at night etc... Of course I have to ended up taking the tank down b4 I can catch them. there u have it.. GOOD LUCK Brother...

 

[Jennifier615]

My clown Molly did that too in a 29g, but when she is in the 135 she has calmed down alot. In fact sometimes I can get her to eat out of my fingers.....(and no she isn't biting me LOL)

 

[dvenson]

i have a mated pair of clowns and i have to keep them in a separate system due to their aggressive behavior they have severely wounded any fish that comes close to their eggs.