Clownfish jumped out help!

[dave171]

I have two sets of clown fish 1 set of preculas and 1 set if picasso clownfish. I woke up to one Picasso on the floor and quickly put it back in it was still wet and once put back in it survived. But now one percula sometimes both are picking on them. Idk what I should do also what could affects of the clownfish thatjumped out be?

 

[Pete polyp]

They were probably fighting and that's what caused the fish to jump in the first place. I can't be 100% sure that's the reason, but likely because you mixed two pairs of two different species of clownfish. It is possible to mix species, but usually they will fight.

 

[cloak]

How big is your tank? One pair of clownfish per tank is usually what is recommended.

 

[steve&mari]

Agreed with both above. They probably chased it outta tank probably should separate and put cover on till you can.

 

[mrjlopez731]

Yes it did jump out due to being pick on. I've had jumpers in the past. Try this, the pair that is picking on it needs to be removed from the tank for a short time. Put them in a QT tank or in your sump. The jumper will settle in the tank for a bit, then add the pair back after about 3 weeks to a month. Thing should start to go back to normal.

 

[4FordFamily]

I have only kept one pair of clowns per tank, historically. I have seen tanks FULL of clownfish that were seemingly unaffected by aggression, however.

In your case, you don't have enough clowns for that to work (if it does), IMO

 

[dave171]

Yea I agree I think he was being picked on but for now I have no where to move them too. As I'm also only holding these 2 fish for a friend but i especially want them to be gone faster so nothing further happens thanks!