Clown fish ... concern

[Dave_C]

Hi all,
Picked up 2 clown fish 2 days ago for a new tank.. shop tested water and got the ok. all looked OK until I just noticed one of them swimming upright. Concerned.

Any advice please??

 

[kevgib67]

Normal, just getting used to the new confines. At first mine swam up and down the glass. They will find a place to settle in like a return nozzle like mine.

 

[Dave_C]

Normal, just getting used to the new confines. At first mine swam up and down the glass. They will find a place to settle in like a return nozzle like mine.

Cheers pal... this fish lark has me nerves shot.....

 

[Uncle99]

As long as he’s not “popping” at water surface, fine.

 

[Dave_C]

As long as he’s not “popping” at water surface, fine.

Just double checked and seems lil man is .....

 

[Uncle99]

Just double checked and seems lil man is .....

Does it look like he’s gasping?
If so, water change if you can.
Double check ammonia to be safe.

 

[Dave_C]

Does it look like he’s gasping?
If so, water change if you can.

Only did water change yesterday tbh

 

[Uncle99]

Only did water change yesterday tbh

Is he the only fish?

 

[Dave_C]

Is he the only fish?

Himself and another clown with a CUC.....

 

[Uncle99]

Himself and another clown with a CUC.....

I’m assuming the other is not doing the same?
If so, I have no immediate concerns, they do weird looking things at times.

Looks like good size water with just 2 fish, so no ammonia worries.

 

[littlefoxx]

Hi all,
Picked up 2 clown fish 2 days ago for a new tank.. shop tested water and got the ok. all looked OK until I just noticed one of them swimming upright. Concerned.

Any advice please??

Clowns doing clown things!

 

[Dave_C]

I’m assuming the other is not doing the same?
If so, I have no immediate concerns, they do weird looking things at times.

*** the other is doing down other end of the tank. Thinking of increasing thr power of the wave maker to generate more oxygen #novice

 

[Uncle99]

*** the other is doing down other end of the tank. Thinking of increasing thr power of the wave maker to generate more oxygen #novice

Holding upright or heads down is very normal, anywhere in the column.
Popping at the surface is not, this might indicate ammonia or oxygen, but I can’t see either with that size water and even low agitation.
Sure, increase the flow, always a positive.
Keep an eye, while new, I can see that hem doing that, but they should settle down over next few days.

 

[Dave_C]

Holding upright or heads down is very normal, anywhere in the column.
Popping at the surface is not, this might indicate ammonia or oxygen, but I can’t see either with that size water and even low agitation.
Sure, increase the flow, always a positive.
Keep an eye, while new, I can see that hem doing that, but they should settle down over next few days.

Thanks a mill. Small prayer tonight that all will be OK in the morning... this marine tank lark not good for the nerves

 

[Rmckoy]

Looks like normal
Clown behaviours .

At least yours is facing up .
Mine swim upside down and rarely ever leave the corner.except to attack my hand when feeding

 

[Dave_C]

Looks like normal
Clown behaviours .

At least yours is facing up .
Mine swim upside down and rarely ever leave the corner.except to attack my hand when feeding

Lil feckers

 

[Uncle99]

Thanks a mill. Small prayer tonight that all will be OK in the morning... this marine tank lark not good for the nerves

It can be stressful, I understand.
Not trying to stress you out, just being careful since they and the DT is new.
Make sure they can’t jump.
Keep us posted.

 

[Dave_C]

It can be stressful, I understand.
Not trying to stress you out, just being careful since they and the DT is new.
Make sure they can’t jump.
Keep us posted.

Midnight here in Ireland.. the lil ladeens are in their own for few hours... thanks all for the advice and support... the Guinness is on me

 

[Rmckoy]

Lil feckers

Dracula and jaws …

Their names suit their personality

 

[Dave_C]

Dracula and jaws …

Their names suit their personality

We have named them Biggie and 2 Pac