Are clowns afraid of fire shrimp?

[cnjcpb]

I have two paired clowns and 1 fire/blood shrimp in a 26 AIO. The fire shrimp took over the spot that the two clowns had claimed prior to shrimps arrival. The fish roamed freely the first couple of days after shrimp was added. Now they just hide in behind a rock & rarely come out. Should I get rid of the shrimp? He is larger than the fish. I also added two corals the same day. I just want my fish to swim happily & freely again. Temp 79, Sal = 1.025, Ammonia = 0, Nitrate = 5, phos = .20, PH = 8.0, dkh = 9, calcium = 390

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

The fire shrimp is very timid, and really hides in the rock work throughout the day, and then may come out a little more during the day.

With that being said, the clowns should not have an issue with the shrimp, because it poses no threat.

It seems weird to me that the shrimp kicked the fish out of the space they liked to hang out in, because usually the clowns will bully whatever is in its space until it goes away from the area, because they are territorial. But all fish are different.

Are the fish still swimming in the area you say they are in now, or are they stationary?

How long have you had the fish?

 

[JayM]

My Clownfish aren't afraid of anything - me included.

 

[cnjcpb]

The fire shrimp is very timid, and really hides in the rock work throughout the day, and then may come out a little more during the day.

With that being said, the clowns should not have an issue with the shrimp, because it poses no threat.

It seems weird to me that the shrimp kicked the fish out of the space they liked to hang out in, because usually the clowns will bully whatever is in its space until it goes away from the area, because they are territorial. But all fish are different.

Are the fish still swimming in the area you say they are in now, or are they stationary?

How long have you had the fish?

I’ve had the fish about 1 month. They are stationary. The smaller clown will wonder about the tank a more than the larger one. However, when they both come out they are doing the tail twitch dance to each other. Could that have something to do with this behavior? Also, the shrimp is not shy by any means. He is out and about constantly.

 

[randomfishdude]

My Clownfish aren't afraid of anything - me included.

My mother's tomato clowns know not to try and Bite me. I've started to Chase them when they get close to my hand.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

I’ve had the fish about 1 month. They are stationary. The smaller clown will wonder about the tank a more than the larger one. However, when they both come out they are doing the tail twitch dance to each other. Could that have something to do with this behavior? Also, the shrimp is not shy by any means. He is out and about constantly.

Sounds like you got an extroverted shrimp... Lol!

Did you get the clowns as a pair?

 

[cnjcpb]

I’ve had the fish about 1 month. They are stationary. The smaller clown will wonder about the tank a more than the larger one. However, when they both come out they are doing the tail twitch dance to each other. Could that have something to do with this behavior? Also, the shrimp is not shy by any means. He is out and about constantly.

I’ve had the fish about 1 month. They are stationary. The smaller clown will wonder about the tank a more than the larger one. However, when they both come out they are doing the tail twitch dance to each other. Could that have something to do with this behavior? Also, the shrimp is not shy by any means. He is out and about constantly

The fire shrimp is very timid, and really hides in the rock work throughout the day, and then may come out a little more during the day.

With that being said, the clowns should not have an issue with the shrimp, because it poses no threat.

It seems weird to me that the shrimp kicked the fish out of the space they liked to hang out in, because usually the clowns will bully whatever is in its space until it goes away from the area, because they are territorial. But all fish are different.

Are the fish still swimming in the area you say they are in now, or are they stationary?

How long have you had the fish?

 

[cnjcpb]

Sounds like you got an extroverted shrimp... Lol!

Did you get the clowns as a mated pair?

No. they are tiny, so I’m assuming they are young. They were in the tank together at lfs. They are always together and don’t fight except for the occasional tail flapping dance, but now they are split up. One on each side of the tank. This all started when the shrimp was introduced. The fish don’t mess with each other. It’s almost like the bigger clown is protecting their home or something.

 

[Steve and his Animals]

I'm guessing the shrimp took up residence in their "host" area and the clowns are no where near big enough to take it back, so they're just using a different spot.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

No. they are tiny, so I’m assuming they are young. They were in the tank together at lfs. They are always together and don’t fight except for the occasional tail flapping dance, but now they are split up. One on each side of the tank. This all started when the shrimp was introduced. The fish don’t mess with each other. It’s almost like the bigger clown is protecting their home or something.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. This just sounds like normal clown behavior. Hopefully they start swimming around again.