Exactly how aggressive are Maroon Clowns?

[Bustyraker]

I've had my RBTA and my 2 ocellaris clowns for about a year now and I was hoping they would take to my bta but they still have no interest. I was thinking about giving them to my friend and trying a maroon but have heard horror stories about them. I don't want a fish that will attack me every time I put my hands in the tank.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Oh, he'll more or less attack you. More so when you get close to his territory.

 

[kateater]

Don't get a maroon then. Mine attacks my mag float everytime I clean the glass.

 

[Bustyraker]

Are there any types that are less aggressive than others?

 

[kateater]

Mine is the yellow stripe and he is the devil!

 

[Bustyraker]

Darn, that's what I like most. I like my pair but would love for a clown to be hosted by my nem. Maybe a few bite marks are worth it

 

[FishLipz]

They can and will draw blood! :behindsofa:

 

[mike007]

I have had mine over 10 years and he lets me rub his head.

 

[Red C Aquarium]

I have cared for many that were 6+ inches and most were very tough at that size

red C

 

[rich850]

I had a maroon clown. Every time I would put my hand in the tank to move a coral frag something or pick up an unfortunate turbo snail the clown bit the crap out of me.