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Unread 10/15/2018, 08:49 PM   #1
tizzy2244
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Clown Fish

So I just bought two pairs of Clown fish. They have been in my 180 gal tank for three days they are staying on one side of the tank and are literally on top of each other. Can anyone tell me what the heck they are doing?

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Unread 10/15/2018, 08:52 PM   #2
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So I just bought two pairs of Clown fish. They have been in my 180 gal tank for three days they are staying on one side of the tank and are literally on top of each other. Can anyone tell me what the heck they are doing?

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Sounds like they picked there spot to call home... mine usually stay in one area of the tank all time unless there is a reason for them to step out of there territory


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Unread 10/15/2018, 08:54 PM   #3
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Also how big are they? Are they like small? Less than 1.5 inches? If there juveniles... they will spread apart from each other as they get bigger to


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Unread 10/15/2018, 08:57 PM   #4
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Yeah they are small like less than 2". I appreciate the information, they don't look stressed but was wondering why they are on top of each other... They are the first fish in a huge tank... Lol

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Unread 10/15/2018, 09:25 PM   #5
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they could also be trying to establish dominance.


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Unread 10/16/2018, 10:18 AM   #6
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Whenever I get new fish I tend to look at breed profiles/characteristics so I have an idea of what to expect. According to Fishkeeping World they seem to suggest this is normal behavior? So it may be just one trying to establish dominance, though, I would expect them to chase a little if this was the case. Do they stay there, or move and chase too?


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Unread 10/16/2018, 10:29 AM   #7
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Thank you for the link I will take a look. They do not chase literally lay on top of each other. Could there be too much flow in the tank? Also one of the clowns is now off by itself on the other side of the tank...

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Unread 10/16/2018, 11:40 AM   #8
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What you see is 100% clownfish behavior, and absolutely normal....
There is nothing wrong whatsoever.....have fun.....


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Unread 10/16/2018, 12:42 PM   #9
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Thank you very much! This forum is awesome

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Unread 10/16/2018, 12:59 PM   #10
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It's normal. Just a clownfish behavior. Do not worry


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Unread 10/16/2018, 04:24 PM   #11
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Yep, clowns are "nesting" type fish, they might explore a tank when new, but most of the time they pick a spot and hover there.
Yours being new are probably huddling for safety.

Normally we don't advise more than one pair per tank, unless it is a group from the same clutch, otherwise eventually they will most likely mature and pair up, and become territorial


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Unread 10/22/2018, 09:28 PM   #12
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Put 2 clowns in a 88 galloon tank 3 days ago and they hardly move from their corner. Hoping this changes when some coral get in the tank!


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Unread 10/23/2018, 11:28 AM   #13
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Probably not.....clowns being clowns.....but maybe they will move their home to a coral
In nature, clowns rarely stray more than a metre from their host.....the nemo journey part was not accurate.


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Unread 10/24/2018, 10:51 PM   #14
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I believe someone in this thread mentioned that they normally don't put more than a pair of clowns in a tank. Seems you were right, my lfs told me it was fine as long as they were pairs. I have a pair BLK &white striped and a pair of the orange... I believe broken bar clowns? The orange ones are either getting picked on or fighting each other. Someone is probably not going to make it.
I thought they were a good shop, I won't buy fish with out checking here first.

With that said I would like to add some Anthias, and eventually a Koran Angel. Any advice is appreciated...
180 gal.
Saltwater
Fish only
Lots if live rock. Tank is 4 mths old at least, water seems to be great so far. Water change this week.

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Unread 10/26/2018, 06:15 AM   #15
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You might get away with two Occellaris pairs in a 180, but there is a chance that they will start picking on each other. Anthias can be difficult because they need to be fed multiple times a day, so unless you have an auto feeder or time to feed multiple times a day I would probably think about something else.


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Unread 10/26/2018, 10:24 AM   #16
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Even in a 180g 2 pairs could still be a problem.

If they are not juvies from same clutch multiples rarely work out long term, eventually they will pair up and become territorial, it may take some time for it to happen, or it could happen right away.

Anthia depend on type of anthia, and yes multiple feedings are best, but it's not terribly difficult to keep them. Lyretails are usually not difficult and eat well.


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