Ocellaris Swimming strange

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  1. Undertaking125

    Undertaking125 Astrea Snail

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    I have a 10 gallon newer salwater tank, has been up for 6 weeks, 10 days ago I added some hermits and snails, then 6 days ago added a mated pair of Ocellaris clowns, they have been doing fine, eating good and all, tonight the male is swimming on his side at the top of the tank, when i approach him or added some pellets he acts normal but he then goes right back to swimming on his side at the top. He doesn't seem to be breathing hard, Is thiis normal to swim like this?

    Paramaters are all 0, PH 8.2, Salinity 1.025
     
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  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    Is this behavior while he's sleeping or during the time the lights are on? Mine will do that occasionally when they're sleeping. If there are no visible signs of distress or illness and he's still eating good, I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point.