New Clowns - Check In

[bvanfish]

Hello,

I am new to saltwater and I just want to ensure my first pair of clowns look happy. I have been reading on stress and I do not believe they are. My parameters are ammonia is at 0, salinity is at 1.026, and water temp is between 77.8-78.5. They don't seem to be gasping, staying in the corners, or darting around. Am I missing anything else? I just want to make sure they are healthy and happy. I have a video of what they are doing please let me know if it seems ok! Thank you so much.

 

[Ron Reefman]

They sound OK. Clowns tend to claim an area in a tank and make it their own. Some will never venture away from that area. Others will wander all over the tank. Like people, they all have different personalities.

 

[bvanfish]

Ok great, so they look to be ok? Not showing any signs of stress? They have been in there for about 15 hours now, I would assume I would start seeing signs of stress by now.
Thanks for the reply @Ron Reefman

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef and to the Clown life. Good luck with your new kids!!!

 

[bvanfish]

Thank you @G Santana appreciate the welcome! I am very excited about this new hobby. Didnt think I would get connected to fish this quickly or really much at all. They have worked their way into the family! Cant wait to slowly start adding more to the family

 

[G Santana]

Thank you @G Santana appreciate the welcome! I am very excited about this new hobby. Didnt think I would get connected to fish this quickly or really much at all. They have worked their way into the family! Cant wait to slowly start adding more to the family

Of all the fish I have had over the years, clowns are some of the more interesting fish to keep. Big personalities in a small colorful package.
Enjoy, they will be with you for many years to come.
Couple of warnings, keep tank covered, they will on occasion jump and two they will when they get comfortable bite the hand that feeds them, literally lol

 

[Barb0713]

Hello,

I am new to saltwater and I just want to ensure my first pair of clowns look happy. I have been reading on stress and I do not believe they are. My parameters are ammonia is at 0, salinity is at 1.026, and water temp is between 77.8-78.5. They don't seem to be gasping, staying in the corners, or darting around. Am I missing anything else? I just want to make sure they are healthy and happy. I have a video of what they are doing please let me know if it seems ok! Thank you so much.

The videos do not work for me on here. I just got clowns as well