Clowfish swimming on end

[farmreef]

Need help as to why hes started doing this any ideas

 

[vetteguy53081]

Need help as to why hes started doing this any ideas

Doing what. . . Please show us by posting a video under white light intensity.
Age of tank
How long you have had fish
Is it eating?
Did you acclimate and how?

 

[farmreef]

Doing what. . . Please show us by posting a video under white light intensity.
Age of tank
How long you have had fish
Is it eating?
Did you acclimate and how?

Hey swimming straight to the surface gasping for air i have 3 filtersin the tank lots of surface agitation tanks 10 plus years but new to me had him for a week i temp acc them drip as per normal hes the only clown doing this had a little nibble of food but not like normal have him in a nursery box so he doesn’t have to struggle as bad only 1 ai prime light in a 69 gal tall so not very intense

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey swimming straight to the surface gasping for air i have 3 filtersin the tank lots of surface agitation tanks 10 plus years but new to me had him for a week i temp acc them drip as per normal hes the only clown doing this had a little nibble of food but not like normal have him in a nursery box so he doesn’t have to struggle as bad only 1 ai prime light in a 69 gal tall so not very intense

A video will still be of help and how long did you drip (a method I frown on but doable). Was this fish shipped or store purchased and was Salinity equalized?

 

[farmreef]

A video will still be of help and how long did you drip (a method I frown on but doable). Was this fish shipped or store purchased and was Salinity equalized?

Hey ill get you a video later as im at work but yes both 1.025 and 30mins

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Need help as to why hes started doing this any ideas

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

In order for us to best diagnose your clownfish's issue, please read this post:

Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section

Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...

www.reef2reef.com