x19
Reefing newb
The clown I got a couple days ago seems to be doing well, except that today he has been swimming to the top of the tank and sticking his head out of water. He's been doing this constantly all day.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Is my clown gunna jump?
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coolhandgoose
Reef enthusiast
Clowns aren't know to be jumpers, at least mine's never thought of it. He could be at the top gasping for air, how's your water circulation?
x19
Reefing newb
There is a lot of flow. If anything I'm concerned there is too much. Based on Yote's 1st law of water flow it's not a hurricane so it's not too much :-)
coolhandgoose
Reef enthusiast
Hmmm, well you got me on that one. But it could just be that clowns are weird :)
CDaubs
Reefing newb
Hungry???
bjohanson1234
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Is the flow rippling the surface? That is where the gas exchange happens. Also, to you have a tight fitting lid? That can prevent gas exchange as well. It does sound like you clown is gasping for air.
x19
Reefing newb
No lid, and lots of rippling on the surface. Any chance of a parasite. I thought he was swimming erratically but after watching videos of clowns on YouTube I wrote it off as just how clowns swim.
bjohanson1234
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Not sure then. My clowns usually swim around the rockwork.
x19
Reefing newb
Hmm I'll try feeding him again when I get back in about 15 minutes.
x19
Reefing newb
Looks like this was it, I fed again and he ate like crazy. I'll keep watching him throughout the rest of the day, but I guess I just underestimated how much clowns want to eat.
coolhandgoose
Reef enthusiast
That sounds good. I know I can go a week without feeding my clown, once your tank gets a little more established he'll be able to just graze off the rocks when he's hungry enough. Let us know if things get back to normal.
yote
In Memoriam
That pretty normal for a clown.Matter of fact,about anything is normal for a clown.
