Clowns hide in the corner?

[seanb]

Ok, I have been keeping a reef tank for over two years. Two weeks ago I added my first clownfish. A pair of tank raised percula's. After spending the first day in the tank exploring, they have taken up residence in the top right front corner of the tank. Now, the other fish in the tank are larger, but aside from the usual bumping during feeding time I haven't seen any aggression towards them. They are eating and looking very healthy, but how do I get them to join the rest of the tank? I am getting a crick in my neck bending down to see them. Is this common with clowns? Will they be more adventurous as they grow larger?

 

[Tremont]

I hate my clownfish. It even stresses me out to watch it. My six-line and goby are always busy doing something useful and interesting while my clownfish just seems to hang out in the corner and eat food. It's like having a kid that is 28 and won't move out or get a job.

-Tre

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

hehe pretty normal i would say...my clowns used to hide in the bottom of the tank in the back corner....

 

[kfisc]

The fact that they're eating and looking good after two weeks is good news; at some point, they'll likely find a nook or niche further down in the tank

 

[seanb]

It is good to hear that they are acting like typical clownfish. Thanks

 

[rayshake]

Mine stick to either of the front 2 corners too. Normally at the bottom. Had them for about 4 months. They seem to own the tank during feeding time but then it's back to the corner. Maybe they did something wrong and are being punished by another tankmate.

 

[Reticle]

Mine very rarely wander far from the front left corner of my tank.

 

[BigJay]

Ever since I added a huge BTA (8-10" across), they stay in it most of the time.

Apparently having the ability to completely hide from sight in the forest of tentacles makes them very happy. They only come out to eat and chase other fish away. Seriously, you can barely make them out hiding the way they do.

 

[dc]

They're such funny things. My Ocellaris never did but both sets of Perculas just stop swimming and float at the corner at night. They seem fairly normal during the day tho.

 

[Slakker]

Perfectly normal, especially for newly added clowns.

They may wander around and fine somewhere else to hang out, or they might just continue to host the corner of your tank. Mine used to do this in my 12g, but after a few days they found a cave they liked, and then they started swimming all over.

Now I have them in a 58 and they spend a lot of time checking out different places, and definitely are the masters of the tank.

 

[bluetanggirl]

What kind of fish did you have in the tank? because mine did that but i had damsels, and after getting of them they have been swimming all over the tank. then i decided to get a royal gramma and have been fine since.

 

[FREEZY POP]

my clown likes to hover in the middle of my tank riding the flow of my powerhead like a tredmill i sometimes think he is plotting his revenge spookyfish

 

[ddinox64]

Howdy. I just picked up a pair of clowns today. Small guys, maybe an inch long. Only guys in a 30 gallon tank. So no predators. That's all I'm planning besides a blenny or two. As far as fish go. Everything else will be softies and my clean up crew.

My question. Could I/you have too much water flow? I have good movement throughout tank but there are calmer places. I feel for these little guys and try to tell them to go here or there to relax.
Currently 9:58pm one is resting in the bottom front corner and the other moved up by the skimmer box,the exit side. Lights are off so I know they're bedding down. The one on the bed looks comfy while the other at the top is still putting in work.

I have a 30 gallon with a 230gph powerhead in right corner (it's what I had,) and the exit from a cannister in the left corner. And the return from my skimmer in the middle. But it empties out the bottom of the return box.

I have considered putting the powerhead on a timer to shut down for the night then back on for daylight. So in the evening flow would only be in one direction and a little less for them to relax. Good idea bad idea? Tidal replication? Any and all input, insults, incouragement accepted.

Now 10:10, time for me to hit the sack, 4:30 comes quick.