Killer Clowns?!?!?

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  1. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    I have a regular clown (ocellaris) and a black ice clown (ocellaris) in my tank two days ago i saw the black ice clown going after my diamond Goby. They seemed to stop going after each other that night. I have not seen my goby in the tank since then. he is either hiding under the rocks again, or something is making me think he is dead. (don't know why just have a feeling). The regular clown fish did something strange that day also. He basically put his tail in the sand and extremely fast moved it from side to side in the sand blowing the sand everywhere. Has anyone ever seen this before, or might know what this behavior means? I am still hopeful the Goby will come out of hiding, :(
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Normal behavior for clownfish
     
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  4. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    +1 clowns can be very aggresive, especially in smaller systemes
     
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  5. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    Didn't know that at all. I thought from what j red they were peaceful! Guess not. Lol.
     
  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Yep. After all, clownfish are just damsels in fancy pajamas. :D
     
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