How to stop fish from being too friendly??

I don't think you came across as harsh, I understand where you are coming from. I'm honestly surprised they managed to survive in the wild😅, I've only had the chromis and clown for 5 days and the chalk bass pair for a 3 weeks and they are exceptionally comfortable even when my hand is in the tank cleaning. I do like seeing my fish but I admire the shy behavior they can sometimes exhibit.
When I started keeping fish someone told me you don’t train them, they train you

So true! They come up like puppies and act hungry and learn how to get extra food from us
 
When I started keeping fish someone told me you don’t train them, they train you

So true! They come up like puppies and act hungry and learn how to get extra food from us
They play with our emotions and make us feel evil for walking by without a feed 🥲
 
They play with our emotions and make us feel evil for walking by without a feed 🥲
I spoil. I just shake a little in. They don’t need a full meal each time. But I will give them a little sumthin sumthin.
 
Room each if getting too friendly
Season 3 Friends GIF by Nanalan'
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 28.6%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 23.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 21.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 19.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new