Clown tang laying on the bottom

[Coker]

I got a clown tang from the lfs yesterday and he was doing fine all yesterday evening and i got home from work today and he is laying on the bottom of the qt. Just breathing heavy. No visible signs that i can see, no pinched stomach or white spots. Any ideas as to what it could be? The water is not even 24 hrs old. I do tank transfer method. No medication in the tank. I am assuming the only thing i can do at this point is wait it out. Temp and salinity is good. This one has me stumped.

 

[Andresnyc93]

Have you tested for possible ammonia? What’s your QT set up like?

 

[Idech]

Aim a powerhead at the surface to help with oxygenation until the experts come around.

 

[BoneDoc]

Check your ammonia. I’ve personally seen how water quality is tempermental in qt

 

[BoneDoc]

otherwise, go ahead and transfer him to the next tank now. That will solve all of the problems.

 

[SeaworthyAquatics]

As the others have said, check ammonia and add oxygen via a powerhead or air stone. What kind of acclimation did he get? Could be possible osmotic shock or something of the sort for such a rapid decline.

 

[Coker]

He didn’t make it unfortunately.

 

[BoneDoc]

Check your water still, and it will Show you whether your system is good for the next quarantine, or you should rethink your set up.