German Blue rams attacking me while scrubbing tank

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While scrubbing the glass of algae in my 20 gallon high, I noticed my pair of GBRs coloring up and attacking the scrubbie and my hand. They were not scared of it and I would not let them bite me which is what I think they'd absolutely do! I know they're just fish, but I don't want to get bit by these monsters lol. How should I go about scrubbing the rest of the tank? Should I let them bite me? Should i net them temporarily? Are they protecting eggs? I haven't seen anything yet. Thanks for your help.
 
Try having L. boulengeri attempting to literally kill your hand during cleanings around their shells lol. They could be protecting eggs if it's a specific part of the tank. What else is in the tank with them? I wouldn't worry about it...as I've said, my African cichlids used to attack me all the time to no personal distress. Net them if you feel like it, or put them in a bucket while you clean the tank :)

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I have never kept rams, but that sure sounds like little cichlids protecting a spawn to me!
For what its worth, I had angels that would attack me when they were spawning, and the bites are definitely startling, but don't really hurt.

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Neh, it might be spawn, or might just be hungry! When I go to clean my tank, my angelfish and rosy barbs like to try to eat my freckles. It's really good for exfoliating, but they can get a little aggressive. Then its less fun, but I can usually put up with it:)
 
my female GBR used to peck at my hand while I cleaned the tank. it was adorable. It never hurt. She did not have a mate, so she was not protecting eggs, it seemed more like a curiosity thing than an attack.
 
My albino mbuna used to bite me, but it doesn't really matter. But I my crayfish bit me... We would be eating like Cajuns that night...

A little OP, but when I get my lionfish, I hope that doesn't bite me!!! Or sting me...


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If its not too aggressive they might just be hungry. If I put my hand into my community tank before I feed I usually get swarmed by cherry barbs and ghost shrimp. Doesn't hurt but they always nip when I'm not expecting it so I jump out of my skin.
 
Hi
I've found most fish will attack you. I always suspected the reason was that hair looks a lot like worms . Or perhaps
particles of salt dead skin?? I find rams very aggresive once they become familiar with the routine . have a Betta that will flare every time I approach his tank and does not hesitate to bite.. Unless you have piranha I seriously doubt it's ever fatal or even painful.Irritating ?? Yes!!! gary
 
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