Hi everyone, I'm new to the hobby and have found this site unbelievably helpful. So thank already.
I have a specific question that i cant seem to find the answer too. I have a fluval edge set up as a FOWLR thats about 2 months old. I have a 13 watt PC 50/50 10k/actinic for lighting and have another to hook up still for 26 watts total.
I just purchased a maroon clownfish last week and his only tank mates are three hermit crabs and two snails (plus a handful of tiny new snails that came out of no where..).
He's about 1.5 - 2 inches and has been eating well, mysis shrimp only (which tend to mess up the tank a bit with tiny particles floating). He looks great, but tends to hide in the corner for most of the day, especially when the light is on. He'll come out some to eat but spends most of his time back there.
when we saw him at the LFS, he was active, picking up rocks and spitting them, burrowing with his tail, etc. now, he's basically jsut floating at the bottom behind the rock.
he's out in the morning before the lights come on. Could he be opposed to the lighting or could it be too strong for him??
I have a small powerhead in there, could the current be too much?
IS HE REALLY A SHE?
any input or ideas would be great and thanks a lot in advance.
marc
I have a specific question that i cant seem to find the answer too. I have a fluval edge set up as a FOWLR thats about 2 months old. I have a 13 watt PC 50/50 10k/actinic for lighting and have another to hook up still for 26 watts total.
I just purchased a maroon clownfish last week and his only tank mates are three hermit crabs and two snails (plus a handful of tiny new snails that came out of no where..).
He's about 1.5 - 2 inches and has been eating well, mysis shrimp only (which tend to mess up the tank a bit with tiny particles floating). He looks great, but tends to hide in the corner for most of the day, especially when the light is on. He'll come out some to eat but spends most of his time back there.
when we saw him at the LFS, he was active, picking up rocks and spitting them, burrowing with his tail, etc. now, he's basically jsut floating at the bottom behind the rock.
he's out in the morning before the lights come on. Could he be opposed to the lighting or could it be too strong for him??
I have a small powerhead in there, could the current be too much?
IS HE REALLY A SHE?
any input or ideas would be great and thanks a lot in advance.
marc