Question regarding my new clownfish

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  1. Ultraner

    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Hey, I posted recently in my build thread that I had gotten two clown fish. These are my first saltwater fish ever and I had a few questions I was hoping you all could help me with. First off my params are, ammonia 0ppm, nitrite 0ppm and nitrate 5-10ppm (color somewhere between the two), salinity is 1.025 and the tank is a 90 gallon. I got them on Saturday morning and acclimation went well and they are already eating. Sat and Sun they were great swimming with each other and seemed to enjoy each others company. This morning though one is in the top left corner of the tank above the powerhead and the other in the bottom right corner. The one up top will not come down but he dosent seem lithargic or sic, and he ate this morning. I would just like some imput on maybe what is going on with them. They have been this way all day now. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  3. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    This is normal, give them a week or two to get used to the new tank and all should be well!
     
  4. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    clowns have their own personalities. doesnt sound like theres much to worry about if their eating and seem lively.
     
  5. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    clowns are a little crazy and have interesting personalities.. Im sure they will be fine..
     
  6. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Is there something near there? I have had clowns host pipes.. anthelia.. powerheads.. whatever.. and they hang in that spot most of the time.
     
  7. Ultraner

    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    There is a powerhead there that I turned off this am to see if maybe he/she felt trapped and could not come down. They are tiny maybe the size of a quarter. Never thought I would stress so much about fish but I love the little guys lol.