New Clowns Acclimation ?s

[Greenturtle]

Just got a mated pair of Ocellaris Clownfish for my 90 gallon tank Pics to come! Should I have my lights off for acclimation or is that for only corals?

 

[carey]

I would keep the lights off for their initial introduction to the tank. Makes them less stressed.

 

[Greenturtle]

Thats what I did for the chromis I had an $8 coupon so the pair was like $30 it was a steal I wasn't actually planning to get them tonight, but they were on my list so I decided to get a couple. I was actually planning for Banggai Cardinals, but they were out of stock.

 

[huma-huma]

Also try feeding the tank b4 releasing, usually relaxes the tank fish

 

[Greenturtle]

My chromis are already asleep LOL. They go hide in the rocks and sleep whenever I turn off the lights for more than 30 seconds. They will meet the clowns in the morning

 

[Greenturtle]

Ok they have been temp acclimating for 45 minutes. Time for the drip!

 

[huma-huma]

You could just use a shotglass or turkey baster to put small amounta of tank water in the bag

 

[Greenturtle]

They are drip acclimating fine they are so awesome looking from above!

 

[Greenturtle]

I like the drip better, since it's easier IMO. Either way are fine

 

[Greenturtle]

They're only like 2" long. There so cute!

 

[huma-huma]

Pics or it didnt happen

 

[Greenturtle]

Them acclimating

 

[huma-huma]

Pics are good cute lil pair

 

[Greenturtle]

Ikr! There was another pair where each was about 1 - 1.25 inches, but i thought they were too delicate. Plus they didnt really look mated, as they were nipping each others fins.

 

[huma-huma]

Consider yourself lucky, I have an adult maroon and yellow clown... Cant get any other clown

 

[Greenturtle]

I was tempted to get a misbar marroon goldstripe clown when i got the chromis, but they r aggresive (from what i have heard) and get big (6 inches!!!). Plus, it didn't have a mate.

 

[huma-huma]

Yeah mines a testy lil one, not outwardly aggressive but more so then other clowns.

 

[Greenturtle]

Plus it was like $100. Normal maroon goldstripes usually go for $35 at my LFS.

 

[huma-huma]

I loveee misbars

 

[Greenturtle]

I dont dislike them, I just like the full striped better. But hey, any clown is a good clown. LOL