Poor clowns

[noo2usa]

I just added two clowns to my aquarium. One Black Ocellaris and one Fancy Ocellaris. They've been in the tank for about 9 hours. The water tested fine by me and my reef store prior to adding them. They are hanging in one corner and swimming at the top of the water. I'm a bit concerned or is this normal?

 

[nuff40]

Give them time to acclimate...it's a new home and they are getting comfortable and unsure of predators. Mine hid for the first day. Hosted the thermometer and pumps until just recently. They'll get used to their new home in due time.

 

[VelasCorals]

Are they swimming at the top and taking really deep breaths? If so, you might want to add another power head to oxygenate the water more. Or you can angle an existing powerhead and point it upwards to help.

 

[btkrausen]

I'd say that this is pretty normal for clowns to hang out like this. If they aren't breathing hard, I'd say don't worry about it.

 

[noo2usa]

Thanks a bunch. I just got back home and they seem to be exploring a little more around the rock. I think I will change the aim on my power head to oxygenate the water.

 

[skinz78]

Yeah it is totally normal for fish in general to act a little weird when first introduced to a new tank. As long as you have good water movement on the surface and you have a good skimmer the water should have enough oxygen in it.