Clownfish acting really sick

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

Came to my tank this afternoon and my clownfish(perfectly fine yesterday) is now doing this. No ick spots or extra mucus. Breathing fast and just acting off.

MnFish1 · Nov 4, 2022

Have you checked your ammonia/parameters? was the fish quarantined. With this picture - it's difficult to tell what's going on.

MnFish1 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
Came to my tank this afternoon and my clownfish(perfectly fine yesterday) is now doing this. No ick spots or extra mucus. Breathing fast and just acting off.

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MnFish1 · Nov 4, 2022

MnFish1 said:
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FYI - unfortunately - cannot see the video

vetteguy53081 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
Came to my tank this afternoon and my clownfish(perfectly fine yesterday) is now doing this. No ick spots or extra mucus. Breathing fast and just acting off.

This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?

Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?

Julbra · Nov 4, 2022

How long have you had him? Has he stopped eating? Did you check your water parameters?

I don't see particularly fast breathing in the video. Clowns often act strange, but certainly to be watched if it carries on.

MnFish1 · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?

Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?

BTW - If I had to pick one thing - without knowing anything else - I agree (without the video) - that it could very well be an injury)

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?

Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?

That “hole” is just a spot. I think. I have emerald crabs, a hammer coral, 1 urchin and a cleaner shrimp along with my male clown. I just tried feeding and it got no response. Let me test water rn. Setting up quarantine as we speak

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?

Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?

I’ve had her a couple months

vetteguy53081 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
That “hole” is just a spot. I think. I have emerald crabs, a hammer coral, 1 urchin and a cleaner shrimp along with my male clown. I just tried feeding and it got no response. Let me test water rn. Setting up quarantine as we speak

may be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behavior

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
may be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behavior

So what should I do

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
may be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behavior

Could it have been my candy cane coral he’s been putting his stingers out every night and being super aggressive?

vetteguy53081 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
So what should I do

You mentioned quarantine, which is good. Provide oxygen and keep an eye on it as if a sting or puncture, it should heal BUT should it become infected, you will need to add treatment such as Maracyn 2 or Seachem kanaplex

vetteguy53081 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
Could it have been my candy cane coral he’s been putting his stingers out every night and being super aggressive?

Likely not and candy cane at night send out feeders

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
You mentioned quarantine, which is good. Provide oxygen and keep an eye on it as if a sting or puncture, it should heal BUT should it become infected, you will need to add treatment such as Maracyn 2 or Seachem kanaplex

Ammonia is at 0. I have two options to quarantine. I have my old quarantine that has copper residue or use one of my 5 gallon buckets. Should I use cycled water from the tank or new water. She is kind of swimming around now. Still “fast” breathing idk. Did you watch the video? Didn’t eat either.

tjbrownie · Nov 4, 2022

Julbra said:
How long have you had him? Has he stopped eating? Did you check your water parameters?

I don't see particularly fast breathing in the video. Clowns often act strange, but certainly to be watched if it carries on.

Not fast breathing? She didn’t eat this morning but did eat last night. Ammonia is at 0. I’ve had her a couple months.

MnFish1 · Nov 4, 2022

Patience

vetteguy53081 · Nov 4, 2022

tjbrownie said:
Ammonia is at 0. I have two options to quarantine. I have my old quarantine that has copper residue or use one of my 5 gallon buckets. Should I use cycled water from the tank or new water. She is kind of swimming around now. Still “fast” breathing idk. Did you watch the video? Didn’t eat either.

In the video as mentioned , is distress- moribund. Typical behavior from sting/puncture/ crashing into object when startled