Clownfish Chilling Spot

[txt7994]

I recently bought a Darwin Clownfish and all it does is chill in the back of the tank next to the powerhead. I was told that it's normal - Is there anyway to get it to move to a different spot (anywhere that's not the back of the tank)? maybe a mate or an anemone?

 

[bluecoyote79]

Even with a mate, they still will pick their own spots. In my last tank, my pair hosted in the back right corner and when I moved them to a new larger tank, where did they go? The back right corner. If it's happy where its at, I say leave it be. It will come to the front when you walk up to the tank once it learns that you're presence means feeding time.

 

[txt7994]

So does that mean even if I add an anemone, there's no guarantee that it will chill in it?

 

[SwampyBill]

That's totally normal behavior. My b/w male would float sideways at the surface behind a powerhead. Yours may explore more as it adjusts to new surroundings, or the addition of another clown. If thinking of adding another clown, get as small a juvie as possible. & it's suggested to let a tank mature for at least 6 months before adding an anemone. Good luck & welcome to Reef Central!

 

[Flippers4pups]

Mine does the same thing, left corner of my tank. Totally normal.

 

[txt7994]

thanks