Orange Skunk Clownfish, Strange behavior

[MMAX]

Originally Posted by Timbits

clownfish don't swim around much most of the time they just stay hovering over one spot or whatever it's hosting. if its still eating then i wont be worried it should be fine

I don't know if I agree with this statement. My clowns (although they aren't orange skunks) are active all day when the lights are on. My lights come on at 1pm and until then they hover near the top of the water column. I wouldn't be too concerned about your clown. They sometimes enjoy playing in the streams from power heads and return lines. He might like the outflow from your Aquaclear.

[paddyob]

My pink skunk used to host the corner of the tank. He did the same thing. Sat in one place until feeding.

Clowns are tough. I'll have a look this weekend when I am down.

[mws]

I would watch from the distance what green chromis does. They can be bullies in a small tanks, spatially if there is only one.
I have a friend with one chromis in a 75gal tank and no one is allowed to come out if it feels like terror.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by mws

I would watch from the distance what green chromis does. They can be bullies in a small tanks, spatially if there is only one.
I have a friend with one chromis in a 75gal tank and no one is allowed to come out if it feels like terror.

This is true, however, "most" of the time clowns can hold their own.

[mws]

Originally Posted by paddyob

This is true, however, "most" of the time clowns can hold their own.

Not yellow skunks. I have a pair and they can't stand up to anyone. They are very mellow species in general.

[paddyob]

my pinks were aggressive

[Wannabe]

Hes been much more active today, still spending time under the water flow but exploring the rocks more.