Ocellaris clown fighting emerald crab

[Greenstarfish03]

I'm assuming the emerald crab was eating fish eggs and the male clown took exception to that but Im just guessing. The crab was sitting in a small hole on the sand between 2 rocks eating something and the clown spent 10 minutes trying to chase the crab out, but as soon as the fish took a eun the crab slashed at it quick with it claw. This went back and fourth for a good 10 minutes. It was pretty interesting to watch.

 

[Peace River]

I'm assuming the emerald crab was eating fish eggs and the male clown took exception to that but Im just guessing. The crab was sitting in a small hole on the sand between 2 rocks eating something and the clown spent 10 minutes trying to chase the crab out, but as soon as the fish took a eun the crab slashed at it quick with it claw. This went back and fourth for a good 10 minutes. It was pretty interesting to watch.

That would have been interesting to see! I’m curious if it was a onetime occurrence becomes an on ongoing issue. Sometimes clowns get fixated on certain things in the tank whether it is a coral, crab, shrimp, rock, or your hand.