Cleaner shrimp going after clowns??!!

[Bcook1016]

I just fed my tank and noticed the cleaner shrimp is not peaceful at all like everyone said and he went after the clownfish when they got near him. What does this mean what do I do!!

 

[fishywishy]

It’s fine, he’s probably trying to clean it or defending either its territory or food.

 

[purpfish]

If the clowns were taking his food he is probably gonna try to take it back lol I wouldn’t worry too much

 

[phillyb614]

Like others have said, probably just trying to clean them or defend his food (their appetite is never ending lol). Fish will always be able to get away from a cleaner if need be. Wouldn’t worry.