Concerned about male clown. Please read

[jpnegrete14]

Does anyone else have experience with their clowns “hosting” an overflow? So the male In particular likes to put his entire body up against the overflow and will also hover on his side up against it. The female does it sometimes but it seems like she mostly goes over there to nudge the male. Seeing the male on its side kind of freaks me out. It looks very similar to a struggling fish about to die but he always swims away fine.

They’ve done this since the beginning but the laying on the side move seems more exaggerated. Which is what’s concerning me. The other tank mates and corals are fine. I just don’t know what to make of it. TIA

45gal cube been up since December 2019

 

[jpnegrete14]

Tried taking some pics of them in the act but you know how their behavior changes when you get close to the glass.

 

[James M]

Sounds like normal clown before

 

[xxkenny90xx]

If it has the strength to get itself off of the overflow then it is fine and is just an odd fish imo

 

[jpnegrete14]

If it has the strength to get itself off of the overflow then it is fine and is just an odd fish imo

That is an excellent point! Idk why I hadn’t thought of that. He’s just a little weirdo lol thanks

 

[jpnegrete14]

Sounds like normal clown before

So sounds pretty normal to you huh that’s a relief

 

[makingitwork]

Clowns tend to be a little goofy, maybe try getting a hostable coral or anem? Even then, they might just enjoy it

 

[jpnegrete14]

Clowns tend to be a little goofy, maybe try getting a hostable coral or anem? Even then, they might just enjoy it

I got them a beautiful RBTA and they haven’t budged from the overflow of course

 

[James M]

So sounds pretty normal to you huh that’s a relief

My male clown does the exact same thing. Looks like he’s dead but then gets up and swims around like nothing. Scares me sometimes

 

[Darren in Tacoma]

Clowns bein' Clowns.

 

[jpnegrete14]

My male clown does the exact same thing. Looks like he’s dead but then gets up and swims around like nothing. Scares me sometimes

It seriously freaks me out at times, but I already feel much better after hearing your guys experiences. So I really appreciate y’all sharing.

 

[jpnegrete14]

Clowns bein' Clowns.

 

[chizerbunoi]

I had a pair of 9 year olds that eventually hosted the corner glass, Wouldn’t take any other coral I gave them. They tried hosting BTA, the hammer, frogspawn and elegance. But the corner was an upgrade from the vortech powerhead they would lay on at night. When they lay in the side it’s like they are dead and sucked to the powerhead, but no just sleeping.

then one day they decided to make it their permanent home for their offspring.

ridiculous when they had a mansion to live in.

 

[Anihiel1]

My 4 clowns do the exact same thing. I figure that way they can sleep while still having a current over their gills?

 

[Darren in Tacoma]

I quit worrying about Clownfish behavior. Until I find one sleeping on the sand and covered with crabs, I figure they're ok.

 

[ac4570]

Same thing happened to me with my new clowns yesterday. I thought he was being sucked in and was close to pulling him out until he just decided to swim away. Clowns are weird lol

 

[jpnegrete14]

Well on the bright side they’re always in view. There could be worse spots for them to host. Thanks for all the anecdotes guys!

 

[najer]

All clowns should come with a sticker on the bag, "Clown fish are weird, don't panic!"
I have two pairs that are hosted by different corners!

 

[TriggersAmuck]

All clowns should come with a sticker on the bag, "Clown fish are weird, don't panic!"
I have two pairs that are hosted by different corners!

With a Hitchkikers Guide to the Galaxy logo on it

 

[Katrina71]

+1 all of the above. Little freaks. Pretty sure they giggle about stressing us out too!