Is this normal? Clowns being colowns or something wrong?

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OK, so I finally cycled and got myself 2 clowns for my Fluval 13.5.
After acclimating them and adding them in I noticed they both went straight to a corner and stayed there - facing downwards.
I’ve shown images of my setup and where they are hanging out - don’t know why..








I was worried the flow might be too much them so I put my wave maker down to 20% and then 10% from 10pm onwards.

Any advice please?
 
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They are likely just stressed out from the move, and will settle down in a few days or so. However, keep a close eye on them as disease issues sometimes come up when the fish are stressed from something like being moved. Watch for heavy breathing, rapid breathing, any kind of dots on their skin, "rubbing" or "flashing" behaviors, not eating, or anything out of the ordinary besides only this behavior. I think your Clowns will like be fine, I'd let them be tonight, and offer them something to eat tomorrow and see if they take it. I'll bet they do.

Good luck with your new fish!
 

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