New clown seems lethargic

[PheonixKingZ]

Temp is 78. Params are good. Came home today and he’s got his color back. Read some threads and it seems like a lot of fish lose some color when they sleep. He’s still active! Yesterday he wasn’t doing much but today he’s all over the place

That’s awesome!

How is he during feeding time? Keep in mind clownfish are opportunistic animals, which means they will eat as much as they possibly can, because they don’t know when their next meal will be. Make sure not to over feed.

 

[Apwhite]

That’s awesome!

How is he during feeding time? Keep in mind clownfish are opportunistic animals, which means they will eat as much as they possibly can, because they don’t know when their next meal will be. Make sure not to over feed.

He seems to be eating just fine. I’m planning on re-adding live rock soon and in the meantime I’m limiting how much he’s exposed to that bright light. Glad he’s doing better and thanks so much for all the help!

 

[Colin_T]

TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF

Stress from tank lights coming on when the room is dark can be an issue. Fish don't have eyelids and don't tolerate going from complete dark to bright light (or vice versa) instantly.

In the morning open the curtains or turn the room light on at least 30 minutes (or more) before turning the tank light on. This will reduce the stress on the fish and they won't go from a dark tank to a bright tank instantly.

At night turn the room light on and then turn the tank light off. Wait at least 30 minutes (or more) before turning the room light out. This allows the fish to settle down for the night instead of going from a brightly lit tank to complete darkness instantly.

Try to have the lights on at the same time each day. Use a timer if possible.