Black storm clownfish

[Jedi_Master]

Hi All,

I got these two juvenile black storms two days ago. They’ve been at the lsf for over a month and are eating well. They adapted to my tank quite well and were eating. I checked on them this morning and noticed one was just fine but the other was by the bottom not swimming as much and on its side.

I did a 10% emergency water change and my parameters are:

Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0.05
Nitrate: 20-30

Temp is 78F and salinity is 1.024.

I’d have a quarantine tank running but it’s still on the process of being shipped.

I did take them out and put them in Tupperware and the sick looking one seemed to be revived a bit. I put them back in the tank for the time being. What should I do?

 

[exnisstech]

Can't really help with the issue. I do see a discoloration on the head of the one that appears to be struggling a little. Perhaps #fishmedics can help out

 

[j.falk]

Why is there nitrite but no ammonia showing? Nitrite should be reading 0 if your tank is cycled.

 

[MyFirstCar]

Not one of the fishmedics, but making sure there's good oxygen to the water (skimmer/airstone/powerhead pointed at the surface) and possibly turning down the flow to make swimming easier are always helpful.

 

[Cell]

Why is there nitrite but no ammonia showing? Nitrite should be reading 0 if your tank is cycled.

A newer tank might be processing ammonia but still have nitrite present. Nitrite isn't harmful to marine animals so this is ok.

 

[j.falk]

A newer tank might be processing ammonia but still have nitrite present. Nitrite isn't harmful to marine animals so this is ok.

I was taught way back in the 90's that nitrite was lethal if you added livestock to a tank that contained nitrite in any amount...did something change in the last 30 years?

 

[Troylee]

I was taught way back in the 90's that nitrite was lethal if you added livestock to a tank that contained nitrite in any amount...did something change in the last 30 years?

In fresh water yes.. doesn’t pertain to salt water fish.. nitrite has zero effect.

 

[C4ctus99]

I was taught way back in the 90's that nitrite was lethal if you added livestock to a tank that contained nitrite in any amount...did something change in the last 30 years?

I think that’s for freshwater

@Jedi_Master im on mobile and can’t see the video, could you do a YouTube imbed or post some clear pictures?

 

[j.falk]

If nitrite has no ill affect on saltwater livestock then why would they make and sell nitrite test kits?

It's been a main test in all of the marine test kits for the past 30+ years.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

If nitrite has no ill affect on saltwater livestock then why would they make and sell nitrite test kits?

It's been a main test in all of the marine test kits for the past 30+ years.

So you can monitor your cycle...

 

[j.falk]

So you can monitor your cycle...

Who wants to do that...?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Who wants to do that...?

Idk, normal people?

 

[j.falk]

Idk, normal people?

A small sip (tspn) will tell you everything you need to know about your aquarium water.

 

[Troylee]

A small sip (tspn) will tell you everything you need to know about your aquarium water.

 

[Jedi_Master]

I exchanged the storm for another slightly larger one and it seems to have adjusted fine. I also think I’m doing too many partial water changes on a new tank. Added a bit more bacteria too. Hopefully all goes well. Thanks all!

 

[C4ctus99]

I exchanged the storm for another slightly larger one and it seems to have adjusted fine. I also think I’m doing too many partial water changes on a new tank. Added a bit more bacteria too. Hopefully all goes well. Thanks all!

Thanks for the update!