Blue/Green Chromis overly fascinated w/Foxface

mginani · 02/07/2013, 10:44 AM

My blue green chromis for some reason seems to be fascinated with the foxface who has been in the tank for about 1.5 weeks. Follows him around everywhere and just hovers above him. Even seems to pick at his spikes with his mouth. Judging by his color, I don't think the foxface is stressed but it is obvious that he is getting irritated by it. He tries to stab the chromis with his spikes but is unsuccessful. Chromis is just too fast and not intimidated in the least. Anyone ever deal with this before? Best just to let it be?

worm5406 · 02/07/2013, 11:31 AM

I like the way chromis looks... but I am looking at getting rid of the ones I have in my tank because they try to imitate everything in the tank...

I have even seen them try to do the clown-fish dance of submission before... strange....

mginani · 02/07/2013, 11:35 AM

I've come to realize they are not as peaceful as they are advertised to be in certain locations. FYI, he is only about 1.5 inches but must think he is much bigger.

thebkramer · 02/07/2013, 11:39 AM

trying to prove his dominance

he has another thing coming though ahahahha

I'd let it be.. either he'll give up after a few days or the foxface will put him in his place!! hopefully (I'm sure it won't happen) he doesn't get a dose of his venom!!

Good Luck!! Happy Reefing!!

edit:
and yes.. the "Bleens" are not all that peaceful! especially with each other (small tanks mostly) I got two because of their color.. they harassed some of my other tenants.. chose to use a toadstool as a host (weirdos) and eventually.. the bigger one killed the smaller.. such a jerkie!!! I eventually evicted him and replaced him with a McCoskers Flasher Wrasse!! Much better fish!!! I think every tank should have one lol

mginani · 02/08/2013, 12:27 PM

Here is a video: http://s356.beta.photobucket.com/use...3e2e3.mp4.html

Imagine this going on all day long.

worm5406 · 02/08/2013, 12:32 PM

Are there other chromis in the tank?

Almost like a bonding type relationship.

mginani · 02/08/2013, 01:17 PM

No other chromis. He used to hang out with the clowns...

worm5406 · 02/08/2013, 01:32 PM

He found a new friend... That is bigger than the clowns... he is using it as a shield... "Hang out with the big guy and no one will pick on me."

thebkramer · 02/08/2013, 02:53 PM

Awwwwww!! He's in Love!!!!

lol

mginani · 02/08/2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebkramer

Awwwwww!! He's in Love!!!!

lol

Definitely unrequited love!

Rancherlee · 02/08/2013, 04:37 PM

My blue green and Foxy are best buddies, always crusing the tank together and never apart. The Blue green even sleeps in the same area as the foxface.

02/07/2013, 10:44 AM	#1
mginani Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 88	Blue/Green Chromis overly fascinated w/Foxface My blue green chromis for some reason seems to be fascinated with the foxface who has been in the tank for about 1.5 weeks. Follows him around everywhere and just hovers above him. Even seems to pick at his spikes with his mouth. Judging by his color, I don't think the foxface is stressed but it is obvious that he is getting irritated by it. He tries to stab the chromis with his spikes but is unsuccessful. Chromis is just too fast and not intimidated in the least. Anyone ever deal with this before? Best just to let it be?

02/07/2013, 11:31 AM	#2
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I like the way chromis looks... but I am looking at getting rid of the ones I have in my tank because they try to imitate everything in the tank... I have even seen them try to do the clown-fish dance of submission before... strange.... __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/07/2013, 11:35 AM	#3
mginani Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 88	I've come to realize they are not as peaceful as they are advertised to be in certain locations. FYI, he is only about 1.5 inches but must think he is much bigger. Last edited by mginani; 02/07/2013 at 11:36 AM. Reason: more info

02/07/2013, 11:39 AM	#4
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	trying to prove his dominance he has another thing coming though ahahahha I'd let it be.. either he'll give up after a few days or the foxface will put him in his place!! hopefully (I'm sure it won't happen) he doesn't get a dose of his venom!! Good Luck!! Happy Reefing!! edit: and yes.. the "Bleens" are not all that peaceful! especially with each other (small tanks mostly) I got two because of their color.. they harassed some of my other tenants.. chose to use a toadstool as a host (weirdos) and eventually.. the bigger one killed the smaller.. such a jerkie!!! I eventually evicted him and replaced him with a McCoskers Flasher Wrasse!! Much better fish!!! I think every tank should have one lol __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

02/08/2013, 12:32 PM	#6
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Are there other chromis in the tank? Almost like a bonding type relationship. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/08/2013, 12:27 PM	#5
mginani Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 88	Here is a video: http://s356.beta.photobucket.com/use...3e2e3.mp4.html Imagine this going on all day long.

02/08/2013, 01:17 PM	#7
mginani Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 88	No other chromis. He used to hang out with the clowns...

02/08/2013, 01:32 PM	#8
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	He found a new friend... That is bigger than the clowns... he is using it as a shield... "Hang out with the big guy and no one will pick on me." __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/08/2013, 02:53 PM	#9
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Awwwwww!! He's in Love!!!! lol __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

02/08/2013, 04:37 PM	#11
Rancherlee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 152	My blue green and Foxy are best buddies, always crusing the tank together and never apart. The Blue green even sleeps in the same area as the foxface. __________________ 58 Oceanic soon to be 7' 210 Oceanic peninsula! Current Tank Info: 58rr Oceanic center flow