I just got a clownfish for my fluval evo and he is only about an inch in length, he doesn't seem to be liking the flow. i turned off my powerhead and the only thing thats running right now is the stock filter pump, I know clownfish can handle higher flow, but since he is so small it kind of worries me. Because of my corals I am wondering if I should turn the pump back on or should I keep it off for the fishes sake?
Clownfish and flow
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I would keep the flow on for the coral for sure. How long have you had the clown? My clowns took a little bit to adjust to my flow in my tank but now they swim happily in the water column.
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Clowns can deal with plenty of flow. When you say he doesnt like it, what does that mean? Is he hiding, not eating, darting, etc? I'd turn the pumps on. If hes brand new, give him some time to acclimate and make sure hes not unhappy due to water parameters or disease etc.
Ive only had him 2 days. Hes just sticking to one side of the tank. But he is eating fine and seems overall normal except the part where he seems to be struggling. Ill turn the pumps back on then. Thanks for all of you guys' help!
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I would suggest that if everything is waving, pulsing, moving in your tank at a decent ebb / flow and not looking like their being blown with a hair dryer then the flow should be enough for the corals.
My clownfish stood vertical at the surface of my tank for nearly three years until they decided to move into an anemone —- who’s been there the entire time. Mine were captive bred, and had odd sleeping and swimming behaviors, like you described, for a long time. Seems to be part of the fish’s behavioral characteristics.
Signs of stress and exhaustion for me:
- Rapid breathing
- Hiding on the floor
- Literally spinning in the water flow
- Not eating
The rapid breathing and not eating are big signs for me.
Otherwise the fish is probably just getting acclimated and used to the new environment, and the new conditions —- This behavior might last a long time. It could also change drastically if you find him a mate, or an anemone.
My clownfish stood vertical at the surface of my tank for nearly three years until they decided to move into an anemone —- who’s been there the entire time. Mine were captive bred, and had odd sleeping and swimming behaviors, like you described, for a long time. Seems to be part of the fish’s behavioral characteristics.
Signs of stress and exhaustion for me:
- Rapid breathing
- Hiding on the floor
- Literally spinning in the water flow
- Not eating
The rapid breathing and not eating are big signs for me.
Otherwise the fish is probably just getting acclimated and used to the new environment, and the new conditions —- This behavior might last a long time. It could also change drastically if you find him a mate, or an anemone.
