Clownfish swimming like crazy

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Hi guys I got a new clownfish he is swimming like crazy along the glass. When I turn off the pump he stops swimming like crazy I am not sure what his means exactly, but if anyone knows why he is swimming like crazy along the glass I would be thankful. I just find it so odd how when I turn the pump off he is relaxed. (I have a 32 g bio cube that I have had since November)
 
Hi, eating ok ? pics ? short video will help, click on help link in my signature , the more info the better .
 
A video would help a lot (as mentioned).
Clowns are well known for their weird behaviors, so strange for any fish doesn’t necessarily apply to them.
 
A video would help a lot (as mentioned).
Clowns are well known for their weird behaviors, so strange for any fish doesn’t necessarily apply to them.
That hahah. The medics need a video and water info and stuff to determine if its a clown doing clown things or if he is sick
 
Hi, eating ok ? pics ? short video will help, click on help link in my signature , the more info the better .
He didn’t eat when I tried to feed him
 
They all do that when new to a tank, turn your light off and let him chill out for 24 hours...and don't try to feed him...he won't eat until he calms down.
 
Hi guys I got a new clownfish he is swimming like crazy along the glass. When I turn off the pump he stops swimming like crazy I am not sure what his means exactly, but if anyone knows why he is swimming like crazy along the glass I would be thankful. I just find it so odd how when I turn the pump off he is relaxed. (I have a 32 g bio cube that I have had since November)
very typical behavior when it sees its own reflection.
 
here is a vid of him swimming
My Nitrite is 0
ammonia 0
calcium 430
dkh 11
nitrate 14
ph between 8-8.2
mg 1100

Let me know if anything seems off here, but maybe I am just stressing for no reason.
 

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Hi guys I got a new clownfish he is swimming like crazy along the glass. When I turn off the pump he stops swimming like crazy I am not sure what his means exactly, but if anyone knows why he is swimming like crazy along the glass I would be thankful. I just find it so odd how when I turn the pump off he is relaxed. (I have a 32 g bio cube that I have had since November)
Stray voltage from the pump?
 
It could be a million different reasons. If it's a lone clown it could think it's reflection is another clown. They like to be in pairs. I would also check ammonia, nitrite levels also chlorine
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 6 33.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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