Clownfish swiming at the top

[Andrew225]

That pretty much sums it up. Got a clownfish Thursday, first fish in my tank. ALl the fish does is chill at the top, swimming in the current

I dunno what to think..He doesn't swim down to the liverock or anytihng ,just chills at the top.

For what it's worth:
Ph: 8.2
Amonia:.25
Nitrite:0
Nitrate: 5
SG: 1.24

The amonia doesn't bother me..After all, he is the first guy into the tank, so the tank's gotta be able to adjust to the new bioload, right?

 

[BToast]

He has to adjust to the ammonia. In my opinion, best to let your params hit 0 before adding any swimmers. The stress on a new tank inhabitant is touch on them without increased levels of ammonia to contend with. Also, I would'nt rule out he might still be trying to settle into his new home. Good luck.

 

[Andrew225]

Oh, they were zero for two weeks before i added the little girl.
I'm just asusming that given the waste coming off of the fish, that a small Amonia spike was to be slightly expected.

 

[BToast]

Keep an eye on him and wait for him to adjust. I assure you, many clown owners have seen some odd behaviors from them. Keep up the water changes to get the ammonia in check. After 7 months my clown still spends most his time in his favorite spot, behind the rocks where I can't see him.