Clownfish laying at the bottom of tank

[Max H.]

My clownfish has been laying at the bottom of my tank for a couple hours and I’m not sure what’s wrong with it. Could someone please help. I can’t get a picture because I don’t have great internet right now

 

[Dom]

There could be a lot of reasons.

Clownfish have unusual behavior and can be a bit comical, so it is possible that nothing is wrong. But without photos, we won't be able to tell you much.

1. How big is the tank?
2. How old is the tank?
3. When did you add the clownfish to the tank?
4. Have you recently added any other fish to the tank (within the last 2 weeks)?
5. Do you quarantine your fish before adding them to the tank?
6. Do you test your water? If so, please post your most recent test results with the date.

 

[Little c big D]

Additionally, a better description of the behavior will also help on top of the above req. Are they on their side? Are they breathing heavy? Are they eating?

 

[Jekyl]

Any other tank mates? Is there aggression and the clown has been banished to that area?

 

[Glenner’sreef]

I know a gal who lost 2, 7 year old clowns. Out of nowhere. She had her carpet cleaned the day before and then air freshener sprayed in the enclosed room. Her protein skimmer assisted. Look at every possibility. Also water changes never hurt anything. Good luck.

 

[TomatoClownfish]

My Tomato Clown sleeps on his side, on the surface of the water. You do not know how many times I have though he was dead. I have had him for 5 - 6 years now, and it still sometimes gets me.

 

[Max H.]

Any other tank mates? Is there aggression and the clown has been banished to that area?

I only have 2 clowns a blenny and 2 shrimp.

 

[Max H.]

Additionally, a better description of the behavior will also help on top of the above req. Are they on their side? Are they breathing heavy? Are they eating?

It just started today. It is on its side in the corner against the glass then It swims up for a few seconds then goes back into the corner. And it isn’t breathing heavy but it is eating

 

[Little c big D]

It just started today. It is on its side in the corner against the glass then It swims up for a few seconds then goes back into the corner. And it isn’t breathing heavy but it is eating

Sounds like normal weird clown behavior

 

[Jekyl]

Go to the disease forum and repost this. First read the sticky at the top for helpful ideas when posting these and answer as many questions as possible.