Do your Clownfish stay in the top corner?
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SnoopyDaPimp
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Not anymore, was in your shoes until a few days ago
hotelbravo
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the old pair i had stayed at the top right corner of the tank. my new pair of clowns swam directly into my BTA within seconds of being introduced into the tank. no corner humping for these ones
ThRoewer
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My first percula pair was always near the surface between the skimmer pump and pipes and completely ignored the BTA I had in the tank then. They continued that until I gave them a ceramic flowerpot.
My second pair went right into their flowerpot but now hangs out in the feeding corner to beg for food whenever I'm on my desk (the 3 QTs are right next to my desk).
My other two pairs have anemones and pretty much only leave them for feeding.
My second pair went right into their flowerpot but now hangs out in the feeding corner to beg for food whenever I'm on my desk (the 3 QTs are right next to my desk).
My other two pairs have anemones and pretty much only leave them for feeding.
I've had 2 pairs. The first pair did the exact same thing, had them for about 6 months. The new pair percula ocelliars started hosting pvc in the qt, but opted for the top corner in the DT. I've had two small rbta's since I got the new clowns. Maybe it's too much flow for clowns, when I turn it off I see them adventure out a little bit more but always going back to their corner.
Nromano1212
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Mine stay to the top right at night. It's like their sleeping spot. Lol
CafeReef
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I have some lazy clowns, only a 3 month old tank so could change, but they primarily hang out in the back. I added a flower pot and that brought them down to the rocks, they now spend a 50/50 time in the corner or in the pot, they will every now and the swim around the tank and come out to eat, but before they never did. Getting better
bumperbeetle
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I have a pair of O. Clowns in my smaller tank...male "sleeps " on top of my mag-float and the female on the underside. In my larger tank I have a pair of P. Clowns...the female will actually lay completely down in the soft sand at night to sleep while my male sleeps in the top right corner. During the day however they run derby up one side and down the other, my male loves to make ripples on the surface...my favorites to watch lol!
ArmyGreens
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My maroon clowns hid in the corner, my guess from observation is bc there are other bigger fish/ aggressive eaters near by or there are no anemone that will host that species present/unoccupied, more likely seen in baby fish
My twin pink skunks also hid but closer to a juvenile pink skunk male thats hosted by yellow tip ritterii, hes doesnt like to share, lost his mate a few months back and been bitter ever since
My twin pink skunks also hid but closer to a juvenile pink skunk male thats hosted by yellow tip ritterii, hes doesnt like to share, lost his mate a few months back and been bitter ever since
ThRoewer
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Hanging out in the corner is a sign of insecurity. I observed it a lot with those that got beaten up by other fish (usually also clowns) in the tank.
Clownfish only feel really secure if they have a host, ideally an anemone but surrogates like corals or ceramic flowerpots work as well.
Clownfish only feel really secure if they have a host, ideally an anemone but surrogates like corals or ceramic flowerpots work as well.
Mine floated when the lights were out. During the day they hung out around a large group of paly I have. Completely ignoring my LTA. Then the male started sleeping in the paly at night. Months later the female finally joined him. They swim around lots. But return to the paly whenever they feel threatened. And the anemone is completely ignored by them. They have been with me for almost 3 years. The first pair I had loved the anemone. Go figure.
Shelley
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That is so terrible for you and of course the fish. I always panic and look on the floor whenever I leave the lid open. Sorry this happened.
Shelley
