What’s up with my green chromis

[Hannahmunt]

A few days ago I bought one chromis to help the tank cycle and added colony. He was looking sad so today I bought two more, all have been fine swimming and eating. But itve just noticed one of them in the corner vertical not looking to good.

I have attached picture.
Is there anything I can do? He was fine a few hours ago

 

[blaxsun]

Chromis are funny. They usually sleep in that position, but sometimes they'll hang out like that during the day.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Clown , chromis and wrasse tend to hang that way. Just assure no rapid breathing, sores on body

 

[JaaxReef]

Is that one being bullied by the others? Try to watch the tank at a time when they can’t see you for a few minutes and see if the other ones aren’t stressing him out keeping him in the corner.

 

[Hannahmunt]

Is that one being bullied by the others? Try to watch the tank at a time when they can’t see you for a few minutes and see if the other ones aren’t stressing him out keeping him in the corner.

Yeah I’m thinking he could be bullied. I’ve just read that they pick on each other. Will keep an eye on them. If he is being bullied, should I add more to even out the aggression?

 

[PeterEde]

Other 2 not harassing it?
They will cower to a corner if others are harassing them.
I put 3 in my tank for cycling and one has been the dominant fish over most new comers.
Until I put in my Foxface who liked to step in on all harassment and it's since stopped.
My Foxface is my tank policeman

 

[Hannahmunt]

Other 2 not harassing it?
They will cower to a corner if others are harassing them.
I put 3 in my tank for cycling and one has been the dominant fish over most new comers.
Until I put in my Foxface who liked to step in on all harassment and it's since stopped.
My Foxface is my tank policeman

Love that they all swimming together fine this morning. Maybe was having a snooze haha

 

[Harold999]

You could use just ammonia too for cycling instead of possibly sacrificing fish.

 

[SPS2020]

Maybe put in on or two of PVC 90 degree pieces to provide hiding places.

FWIW, I have purchased a dozen or more chromis at a time only to end up with one. They are quite aggressive.

 

[PeterEde]

I have the same 3 now for nearing 6 months. No sign they would kill each other