Carpet Surfing Clown

[Salt1972]

One of our new mocha clowns jumped out of the tank tonight. I checked the tank on the way to bed and discovered her on the ground. I held her in front of a powerhead for a couple of minutes and she came to and is swimming erratically. Is there ANYTHING I can do to help?

We JUST went through a tragedy where we lost ALL fish last weekend and my wife brought this bonded pair of clowns as a way to get back in the hobby.

 

[Gary S]

One of our new mocha clowns jumped out of the tank tonight. I checked the tank on the way to bed and discovered her on the ground. I held her in front of a powerhead for a couple of minutes and she came to and is swimming erratically. Is there ANYTHING I can do to help?

We JUST went through a tragedy where we lost ALL fish last weekend and my wife brought this bonded pair of clowns as a way to get back in the hobby.

At this rate the best thing you can honestly do is wait it out. Air stone may help some by putting more disolved o2...How long do you think it was on the ground?

 

[Salt1972]

At this rate the best thing you can honestly do is wait it out. Air stone may help some by putting more disolved o2...How long do you think it was on the ground?

No idea. There was some moisture and she did come to after a minute or so in front of the powerhead. It's been 15 minutes or so and she's swimming... Not sure it's normal, but swimming. Lights are off and she's new to us, so I don't know normal behavior yet. Thanks for any help.

 

[Gary S]

No idea. There was some moisture and she did come to after a minute or so in front of the powerhead. It's been 15 minutes or so and she's swimming... Not sure it's normal, but swimming. Lights are off and she's new to us, so I don't know normal behavior yet. Thanks for any help.

What's her breathing like?

 

[GoVols]

@Salt1972
Hope all is well with your clown.

For the long haul:
You need to check for stray voltage and buy an screen top.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-for-rimmed-tanks-1-4-netting.html

 

[Salt1972]

Near miss. Thankfully, she's OK this morning.

VOLS - is stray voltage a cause for jumping? I've been reading Brew's posts about grounding probes and thinking that I should do something. Are you in Knoxville?

 

[GoVols]

Near miss. Thankfully, she's OK this morning.

VOLS - is stray voltage a cause for jumping? I've been reading Brew's posts about grounding probes and thinking that I should do something. Are you in Knoxville?

Brew's "the man" when it comes to stray voltage, but you need a screen top too.

Glad she's okay :) and clowns can be jumper's :eek:

Been going to Neyland since 1983, but I live right outside of Nashville.