How do Marlin and Nemo sleep because i didn't.

[InfernoST]

Hi Guys
We now have Marlin and Nemo in the tank as of yesterday, they were very frisky, they ate well then it was time for bed. About 2 hrs after i shut off the I went down to check up on them and found Marlin in the bottom corner positioned vertically and Nemo on his side at the surface both doing a very slight wiggle. Needless to say I checked on them every hour and found them in the same spots doing the same thing. I turned on the light this morning waited 30 minutes then fed them, they ate up everything appear perfectly happy wobbling away together. Is this normal behavior for Percula Clowns? If it is (they have a strange sense of humor), it aint funny, I was worried about them all night.

 

[roka64]

Yep, sounds like clowns being clowns.

 

[InfernoST]

Thank god, I was A Scared? They really are clowns aren't they? NOT FUNNY GO TO TIME OUT!!!!!
OK now I feel better.

Thanks Roka

 

[thominil]

I wonder if thats how they got the name clownfish?

 

[roka64]

Yep, the way they swim is how they got the name, because they look clownish.

 

[InfernoST]

At least I'll get some sleep tonight.

 

[partypalooza5]

they really are clowns aren't they? Not funny go to time out!!!!!

lol

 

[spoonman]

So its not just a clever name?

 

[InfernoST]

So its not just a clever name?

U Fuuuuunnnnnyyyyyy

 

[spoonman]

Thank you, thank you very much. (you have to say it in an Elvis voice)

 

[InfernoST]

Thank you, thank you very much. (you have to say it in an Elvis voice)

OK, I'll get back to you later, I have to go practice. I got it late but i got it, Good one.LOL

 

[melosu58]

This is a night time picture of my maroon clown sleeping. I wish I could go to sleep on a soft bubble coral. LOL

 

[InfernoST]

That's an awesome shot, does he look comfortable or what. Mike in your opinion how long should I wait to get an anemone for them?

 

[fishmonkey]

he looks comfortable!

 

[roka64]

You want a mature tank, maybe 3 months or more, this will give your system time to settle down. Remember, there is no guarantee they will host one....

 

[InfernoST]

You want a mature tank, maybe 3 months or more, this will give your system time to settle down. Remember, there is no guarantee they will host one....

Thanks Scott, whether or not they do it would be a cool addition either way.

 

[melosu58]

I always try to suggest about at least 6 months. That way your tank will be more stable and the anenome will go through less stress. As Scott mentioned there is no guarantee. I bought one way back and both my clowns ignored it for other corals. Good luck with the tank.

 

[roka64]

Yeah, 6 months is definitely a better option!

 

[InfernoST]

Good to know Thanx guys, 5 more to go.