New Clown behavior

try2wryte

Member
Ok so the clown has only been in the tank since last night, but this is the opposite reacion of every fish I've put in to date.
I traded off my 2 mean damsels and acquired a fairly big clown and a scooter blenny. The Clown has not stopped moving, bumping into the sides of the tank. Its a 95 gallon surfline so theres a lot of water to play in,
The damsels were terrorizing the dwarf puffer but now its only him, the clown and the blenny for fish...so 'm waiting to see if they play nice together
But the clown seems too energetic, if that makes sense? I'm just worried that she is stressed, but I could be paranoid.
The blenny immediately began scooting around eatin, he adjusted fine. But the Clown didn't eat til I hung a jumbo shrimp in for the puffer, then she aggressively came over nipped the puffer and then nibbled the shrimp
So She's eating thats good, but what advice on calming her down...just wait? or get a mate? (Rhyming unintentional) or something for her to host. Based on her size she can only be female. I'm wondering if the LFS sold off the other half of her pair?
I worry about getting an anemone because the tank is tall and the hood I have holds 4 straight pin fluorescents.... What do all yo experts think....?
 

florida joe

Well-Known Member
Clown fish are endeared for they’re erratic swimming style. Welcome to the board FYI I am rude and condescending
 

boosted306

Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2937454
Clown fish are endeared for they’re erratic swimming style. Welcome to the board FYI I am rude and condescending
Lol, I just read through that thread. Doing good Joe?
OP welcome to the board. Clowns are an interesting fish in that they swim erratically. I have 2 false percs and they are insane. Just sit back and let him/her get adjusted. If this is a fish that is not aqua-cultured it may act like this for some time until it gets adjusted.
 
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