Clown Trouble

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by FytinIrish992, Oct 21, 2009.

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  1. FytinIrish992

    FytinIrish992 Plankton

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    i just got a new percula clown today and its swimming motion seems somewhat spiratic(fast fin movement), unlike anything i have ever seen a clown do. when it stops moving its fins it sinks to the bottom and then chills there for a bit. my salt and water parameters are right where they need to be. anyone have ideas of what the problem is? did i get a fish that doesnt know how to swim lol?
     
    FytinIrish992, Oct 21, 2009
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  2. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    He could just be acclimating to the new tank. Clown fish are weird mine swims upside down some times and he is perfectly fine.
     
    jturnbull, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Id give him a chance, more then likely the clownfish is still settling in from the acclimation. Just keep an eye on it. My clowns swim in odd ways sometimes too. :)
     
    RedGambit, Oct 21, 2009
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