[topher_t02]

I have one clown (the other went missing about a 6-8 weeks ago) and it seems to be skimming the top of the tank alot lately. It doesn't suck the top, it just tends to lay a little sideways and get pushed in to the corner where the current takes it. Not like death bed floating, more just relaxed day at the pool floating. However, when feeding and sometimes during the day, it appears so be swimming as normal.

I checked the water parameters and they seem to be in check. (kH, NO2, NO3, PO4, pH, NH3/4, Salt, Temp) There are also no noticeable signs of disease. Plus I have not introduced anything for a few months at least so I don't think that is a big possibility.

It is a 24 gallon tank and the only livestock are the clown, a tiger striped jawfish, and a cleaner shrimp (plus snails and such).
Any ideas? Bored? They acted like this at night before, but now it seems to be most of the time. The other animals seem to be fine.

[topher_t02]

Also, I did a ~20% change 5 days ago.

[BLKBRDTA]

It could be just him being bored. Im no clownfish expert, but I do have 2 and yes they do sometimes drift with the current. I wouldnt be too concerned with this as of right now, however if you see him violently thrashing, digging in random sand spots, or sitting in the corner for extended periods of time, then you may have a sick clownfish. Watch over him for the next few weeks very closely and note the things that he/she does, then update this thread and we will proceed with identifying a problem.

Tony

[BLKBRDTA]

Also, the water change would have effected them almost immediately after adding it, 5 days means your in the green with that problem as long as proper salinity was achieved.

[topher_t02]

I went and got some friends for him (two smaller clowns) and he seems to be much happier now. No fighting or anything yet. I also got a flower pot and a breen bubble tip for him to play in. Thanks for the help.

[BLKBRDTA]

Nice, good to hear he is doing better. Hope all goes well from here on in.

[jlombardi29]

my two clowns do the same thing at night and have for about a year now, they do this shortly after lights out