Darn bumblebee bit me!

[four_by_ken]

Our bumblebee must not have liked my hand in the tank... it bit me on the wrist.   

I have been bit a couple times before, but by much larger fish.  Nibbled all the time by smaller fish when doing maintenance, etc.

But this bumblebee got me pretty good.  Gave me a good laugh since it startled me so much.

[Regalblue]

The title of this thread reminds me of.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qymO8gUAMs4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[LoveTheFishies]

So it was living up to its name.  LOL

[Ron]

Cichlid bites aren't bad when you expect them. I always find myself surprised, jerk my arm as a result, hit something harder on accident than the bite really was, and wonder why I reacted like I did. 

[four_by_ken]

Cichlid bites aren't bad when you expect them. I always find myself surprised, jerk my arm as a result, hit something harder on accident than the bite really was, and wonder why I reacted like I did. 

Yup, that sums it up spot on!

[linuxrulesusa]

Cichlid bites aren't bad when you expect them. I always find myself surprised, jerk my arm as a result, hit something harder on accident than the bite really was, and wonder why I reacted like I did. 

Which is a big problem if you've got glass lids and cut your arm or something.  I started out with cheapo piece of glass lids from Lowe's and got a couple scars while try to catch fish or when startled.  Plastic or nice beveled glass lids for me now. 

[Regalblue]

Cichlid bites aren't bad when you expect them. I always find myself surprised, jerk my arm as a result, hit something harder on accident than the bite really was, and wonder why I reacted like I did. 

Try out some bigger Centrals some day.

[Ron]

Try out some bigger Centrals some day.

Like a convict?

[Regalblue]

Try out some bigger Centrals some day.

Like a convict?

No way.... Convict Cichlids are too big of a species

[mightieskeeper]

my midas bite me many times over the years but only drawing blood a couple of times. she was not very loving.

[four_by_ken]

I have been bit by a 3' Arrowana and a 12"+ Buttakofri.  Those were the best real bites I have had.

This bumblebee just totally caught me off guard and got me right on the soft part of the wrist.

[Rob S]

My Arowana got me a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I moved to avoud a full bite but he still drew blood.  I always feed him from above and he nails nightcrawlers when they hit the water so this practice has led to some very challenging water changes/glass cleanings.

[runawaypencil]

My Arowana got me a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I moved to avoud a full bite but he still drew blood.  I always feed him from above and he nails nightcrawlers when they hit the water so this practice has led to some very challenging water changes/glass cleanings.

I second this,  I feed mine thawed frozen shrimp and dangle them in the water and he nails them hard he has caught me once really good, so I drop them in right as hes hitting them now,  it was funny with him splashing all over during dinner.