Clown Can't seem to hold steadu

[kayvon77]

Hi, I just got two P clowns a week ago. They have been doing well for the last week, except tonight I noticed one of them is having a hell of time trying to swim. He is struggling to keep himself upright and once in awhile he rests on the sand. He also didn't eat tonight. I'm hoping this is a temporary thing, but anyone have any idea what to do here? I have attached a video of him so hope that helps. Thanks in advance for al your help

 

[melypr1985]

When this video was taken, were the lights off? Had they been off for a bit? Was he doing this before the lights went off?

 

[Elementalj]

Oh, poor guy. Could be many things. Parameter check lately? And I mean everything. The rapid respiration is an indicator of distress.

 

[Humblefish]

How old is your tank? Is it fully cycled? This heavy breathing could be an indicator of an environmental problem (like ammonia) or a disease (like brook or velvet).

 

[Elementalj]

How old is your tank? Is it fully cycled? This heavy breathing could be an indicator of an environmental problem (like ammonia) or a disease (like brook or velvet).

Exactly.

 

[kayvon77]

When this video was taken, were the lights off? Had they been off for a bit? Was he doing this before the lights went off?

No the lights were on actually and have been for awhile.

 

[kayvon77]

How old is your tank? Is it fully cycled? This heavy breathing could be an indicator of an environmental problem (like ammonia) or a disease (like brook or velvet).

Hi, My tank is about 5 months old. The current parameters are as follows:
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
Ph 8.2
Alk 10.9
Cal 450
Mag 1250

 

[Elementalj]

Sorry to say, but I'd wager he may be on his way out. Keep an eye on him, and the other occupants for a time. Parasites can cause rapid respiration.

 

[kayvon77]

I am also running GFO and Carbon. I don't know if that has anything to do with anything but just in case

 

[Elementalj]

Your parameters are good, like I said, it could be something disease related or an issue with his nervous system.

 

[Untamedrose]

His tailed is nipped too... but that shouldnt be the cause of this.

 

[kayvon77]

Sorry to say, but I'd wager he may be on his way out. Keep an eye on him, and the other occupants for a time. Parasites can cause rapid respiration.

That would suck! I even gave them a freshwater bath before dropping them in there

 

[Elementalj]

Sorry bro.

 

[kayvon77]

Your parameters are good, like I said, it could be something disease related or an issue with his nervous system.

It seems like out of every 3 fish I get for my tank one dies or something. And I have tried different stores as well , it's the same issues.

You think I should quarantine him? I'm thinking that would cause even more stress.

 

[Elementalj]

Watch him and see what he does. They appear to be a tank bred variety and sometimes things happen that are out of our control.

 

[Elementalj]

No, the quarantine is very useful for disease prevention.

 

[kayvon77]

Watch him and see what he does. They appear to be a tank bred variety and sometimes things happen that are out of our control.

Thx buddy I'm watching him like a hawk [emoji15]

 

[kayvon77]

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[kayvon77]

He's all over the tank can't even control himself

 

[Untamedrose]

He's going to die ....do you have another tank you can put him in? Least a breeder net, he cant heal being tossed around like that.