Need help, clownfish not looking good
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ReefJuice
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That coloration is definitely not normal, maybe a bacterial infection but I'm no expert on fish disease. This is a pinned thread on this forum. Hope it helps:
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Shawaiz_106
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you think so ?, is looks fine now and it wasnt really fungus like to me irlThat coloration is definitely not normal, maybe a bacterial infection but I'm no expert on fish disease. This is a pinned thread on this forum. Hope it helps:
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My Current QT Process Ratios for Dosing Copper Power Uronema - Eradicate or Ignore? Hybrid TTM to treat all parasites! PSA: PRIME safe to use with COPPER POWER Medications to keep on hand Fallow periods: Going Fishless Difficult Fish to QT guide Ich eradication vs. Ich...
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Shawaiz_106
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could it have been just from stress as i freaked out and turned the tank lights on ?
That coloration is definitely not normal, maybe a bacterial infection but I'm no expert on fish disease. This is a pinned thread on this forum. Hope it helps:
HIGH - Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Stickies
My Current QT Process Ratios for Dosing Copper Power Uronema - Eradicate or Ignore? Hybrid TTM to treat all parasites! PSA: PRIME safe to use with COPPER POWER Medications to keep on hand Fallow periods: Going Fishless Difficult Fish to QT guide Ich eradication vs. Ich...
reef_1
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Their face are always their lightest part and gets darker last as they grow up.
You seem to have quite strong lights and flow - at LFS they have much less light in fish only tanks maybe you just havent spotted their lighter face color before.
I would turn flow down a bit and maybe adjust lights a little bit as well until they get used to their environment.
Were they asleep and you turned the lights up on them?
You seem to have quite strong lights and flow - at LFS they have much less light in fish only tanks maybe you just havent spotted their lighter face color before.
I would turn flow down a bit and maybe adjust lights a little bit as well until they get used to their environment.
Were they asleep and you turned the lights up on them?
ReefJuice
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It's possible. But one thing I should say is any rapid changes in reef tanks tend make things worse, so get as much information as you can. If some more senior members of the community weigh in here see what they have to say. Keep observing them and see if anything else changes. Here's another thread about stress:
Signs That You Might Have Stressed Fish: The Symptoms
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Shawaiz_106
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there was definitly a colour change and also yeah possibly because this clown was at the back i turned the lights on because i saw the other clown freaking out against the glass. i have turned my lights off since and my lights were off for the first 6 hours after adding them. also turned my powerhead off
wculver
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While it certainly looks different than the behaivor of any other fish, this is really common for new clowns that haven't yet found a "home" which would be a coral or an anemone. Once the hosting happens the odd looking behavior will look more normal.
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Shawaiz_106
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Well thats a relief, I need to stop freaking out everytime. I'll post an update tomorrow on hoe they are doing.
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Can you post a couple still pics under white lighting ? The face is very faded and this may very well be Brooklynella but want to confirm.
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Shawaiz_106
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The face is coloured again now and the room is completely dark now and I don't think it will be a good idea to turn the lights on again or it might cause stress. I will post more tomorrow and the video I sent earlier was after this faded face
wculver
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I thought mine were done. They'd fluttered sideways at the top of the water. In nature they would have been picked off by a bird or something. Mine were pen raised like I'm sure yours are so it takes a little time for them to fall into the right behavior. Now they host two giant anemones and hatch eggs about every 3 weeks.
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Shawaiz_106
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dang I would've had a heart attack, I would love an anenome but I'm trying not to impulse buy right now. My plan it to wait a couple months and get my water tested by a red sea test kit etc and then maybe buy a BTA. These things aren't cheap where I live either lol
wculver
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It's probably a good plan. Good news is the BTA's are pretty hardy and have a lot of forgiveness. They're actually really good to have because they'll change their appearance if they're not happy but will struggle and work with you till you get things right. Much better than the unforgiving options that tell you things aren't great by death.
fishmonkey
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I noticed when I turned my lights on my clowns started to chase their reflection.
ReefJuice
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Technically you don't need an anemone for a clown to host. They're perfectly fine without them. They may not even immediately take to it if you added it to the tank. Also keep in mind that anemones can wander, so if you don't have a lot of tank real estate and you have corals or plan to have corals in your tank the sting of the tentacles can damage or kill them. Also getting your water tested by the LFS is okay, but I would highly recommend you buy your own test kits and test the water yourself. It's best to keep a running track of your tank's water parameters because they can change daily, that way you at least have more information if something goes wrong.
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Shawaiz_106
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Similar behaviour the next day and I added a bit of flakes ( I had pellets but was told by lfs flakes are better for these small ones ) which the ignored a bit so I added some mixed with garlic essence which they also ignored for the most part. Do they look okay in the video ? The lights were just turned on but I have my bills up so they can easy get used to it getting lighter.
reef_1
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Thats definitely good it didnt went south overnight!
I'd just watch them and maybe read up on diseases in general and create a plan what you gonna do if it goes south.
Careful with feeding not to foul the water - you can feed them with a tweezer instead of just throwing stuff in the water - that way if they dont eat it you can just take it out. Long fish tank tweezers are also very useful to remove uneaten food flying around in water.
I'd just watch them and maybe read up on diseases in general and create a plan what you gonna do if it goes south.
Careful with feeding not to foul the water - you can feed them with a tweezer instead of just throwing stuff in the water - that way if they dont eat it you can just take it out. Long fish tank tweezers are also very useful to remove uneaten food flying around in water.
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