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I recently purchase a pair of clown fish .. but the pair always swim almost near to the surface of the water?

why is that so ? not enough oxygen ?

There is coral and one anemone and rocks. why the fish is not swimming down and playing?

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Some reasons based on my opininon

1) Not all anemone will appleal to crown fish.try to get those anemone that has long tentacles.

2) Does your tank host a big bully. this may thratens or retricts the clown fish behaviour

3) is your water temperature 30 degrees cel.

4) Sometimes it may take more than 1 week for them to settle down

I recently purchase a pair of clown fish .. but the pair always swim almost near to the surface of the water?

why is that so ? not enough oxygen ?

There is coral and one anemone and rocks. why the fish is not swimming down and playing?

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Apart from this, do keep a close look at your clown Swimming at the top doesnt seem good but it may be caused by fresh introduction. Sighz...me not expert in clown....am a clown killer....doesnt seem to be able to keep one....except my commando maroon clowns. Nevertheless, based on my experience from those clowns that died in my hand...swimming and breathing fast on the water surface is not encouraged. Anyway, if they develop white coating, you can choose to leave as it is and change water or quarantine them and use medication(Usually will kill them faster but maybe i didnt get the procedure right.) All the best for you and hope you succeed. : )

quote name='beebeefl' date='Jul 2 2008, 01:49 PM' post='747863']

Some reasons based on my opininon

1) Not all anemone will appleal to crown fish.try to get those anemone that has long tentacles.

2) Does your tank host a big bully. this may thratens or retricts the clown fish behaviour

3) is your water temperature 30 degrees cel.

4) Sometimes it may take more than 1 week for them to settle down

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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Apart from this, do keep a close look at your clown Swimming at the top doesnt seem good but it may be caused by fresh introduction. Sighz...me not expert in clown....am a clown killer....doesnt seem to be able to keep one....except my commando maroon clowns. Nevertheless, based on my experience from those clowns that died in my hand...swimming and breathing fast on the water surface is not encouraged. Anyway, if they develop white coating, you can choose to leave as it is and change water or quarantine them and use medication(Usually will kill them faster but maybe i didnt get the procedure right.) All the best for you and hope you succeed. : )

Thanks.. What do you mean by fresh introduction?

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Some reasons based on my opininon

1) Not all anemone will appleal to crown fish.try to get those anemone that has long tentacles.

2) Does your tank host a big bully. this may thratens or retricts the clown fish behaviour

3) is your water temperature 30 degrees cel.

4) Sometimes it may take more than 1 week for them to settle down

My tank doesnt have any big bully.. the two crown fish is my first two fish in the tank.

Water temp is around 28 to 29.

Is swimming at the surface show sign of not enough oxygen in the water ? Do i need to add a air pump to provide some air?

What will happen if the water temp goes above 30 degree?

Thanks

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if they are the only fishes, then unlikely. Freshly introduced fishes to tank with existing fishes may behave this way, some went hiding, got chased around or roam around to explore. U have to monitor, if the fishes started to develop white spot or white coat....it is not a good sigh. Watch their breathing to ensure it is normal. Watch their mouth to ensure no development of abrasion like wound....all these will contribute to their dead. Worst is they already got poison and will just die after few days.....

For me, i checked with many ppl and LFS, cant get conclusive reason why my clowns will die. General conclusion is i am nemesis for clown, i unlucky, new tank sickness, bacteria infested, shortage of elements in the water for the clown, source of fishes, poisoned, etc. Wanted to keep paired clown,they are cute....lol...

U can try to increase the water circulation which will also improve the oxygen level. 30 degree may still be acceptable. However, i understand clown is supposed to be hardy but due to proper transportation, it stressed them and caued their death. As mentione, i got a maroon clown with me from the start...gone thr instant environmental change, whacked by other big fishes, etc and still surviving. Just keep a close lookout. Me also limited experience. Hope my limited knowledge help you to understand what i have gone thr. All the best.

My tank doesnt have any big bully.. the two crown fish is my first two fish in the tank.

Water temp is around 28 to 29.

Is swimming at the surface show sign of not enough oxygen in the water ? Do i need to add a air pump to provide some air?

What will happen if the water temp goes above 30 degree?

Thanks

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

Algae Scrubbler

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