Clownfish has been doing this since last thursday. Please help.

[squidisme]

Hi there guys! I hear this group is very helpful and I definitely could use some help.

Testing parameters:

• 0.0 ammonia
• 0.0 nitrites
• 0.1 nitrates
• 7.6 dkh
• 420 calcium
• 0.15 phos
• 1350 mag
• 1.025 salinity

My clownfish has been swimming around and laying at the bottom. It’s like his back half doesn’t want to swim. He can’t go up even with the flow turned off. He tries to eat. White stringy poop. I dosed prazipro and it doesn’t seem to be helping. This has been happening since Thursday night.

The first video is of last night. The video in the breeder box was about a two days ago when I was trying to feed him and made sure he wasn’t picked on. That didn’t help. When I released him back into the DT he seemed less stressed so I left him be.

I also have tried feeding hexsheild and he doesnt seem to take that - but he will go after baby brine shrimp since they swim in front of his face. I'm at such a loss. I ordered Seachem Focus, Metro, and Kana but that wont arrive until friday.

Their diet is:

• TDO Chromaboost
• Live baby brine shrimp
• Frozen mysis

So in total so far I have done:

• Dosed prazipro on Friday June 12, 2020
• Attempted to feed Hex Sheild
• Did a freshwater bath / epsom salt bath

What can I do?

Videos are below:

 

[fishguy242]

hi sorry to see,white stringy poop ,infection,not my field,best wishes,lets get some expert help here,, #reefsquad

 

[fishguy242]

#vetteguy53081 ??

 

[Peace River]

Confused with white stringy poop

Two small clown fish have white stringy poop I am new to aquariums I have tried Prazipro and just started second dose and don’t see it getting any better..today I tryed to mix general cure in there food and they don’t wanna eat it they spit it out what else can I try or am I just going to lose...

www.reef2reef.com

@HotRocks @Big G

 

[DeniseAndy]

Hi. Sorry to see your ill clown.
How large is your tank and how long have you had the clown? What are the other inhabitants? Did it go through a qt?

 

[Big G]

White and Stringy poo, not eating, is probably internal pathogens.
The not eating makes it more difficult to get the meds directly to the gut for the most effect.
There are a variety of worm/parasite meds. Time is of the essence.

General Cure has both Metro + Prazi and covers most worms and parasites. And is widely available.

Discombed by AAP has a very broad treatment range and is my preferred option. Best to feed but can also use as a bath. They ship fast and are very nice people to deal with.

American Aquarium Conditioners

Aquarium treatments that work including wonder shells, SeaChem, Aquatronics, and more

www.americanaquariumproducts.com

 

[squidisme]

Hi. Sorry to see your ill clown.
How large is your tank and how long have you had the clown? What are the other inhabitants? Did it go through a qt?

20g
The other inhabitants are watchman goby + pistol pair, another clown, firefish, and inverts.
I had the clown about 4 or 5 days before he started showing symptoms.
No QT, set it up after I saw the issue - learned my lesson here.

 

[squidisme]

White and Stringy poo, not eating, is probably internal pathogens.
The not eating makes it more difficult to get the meds directly to the gut for the most effect.
There are a variety of worm/parasite meds. Time is of the essence.

General Cure has both Metro + Prazi and covers most worms and parasites. And is widely available.

Discombed by AAP has a very broad treatment range and is my preferred option. Best to feed but can also use as a bath. They ship fast and are very nice people to deal with.

American Aquarium Conditioners

Aquarium treatments that work including wonder shells, SeaChem, Aquatronics, and more

www.americanaquariumproducts.com

Is metro DT safe? Or should i be doing this in a qt?

 

[fishguy242]

following

 

[Big G]

Is metro DT safe? Or should i be doing this in a qt?

QT is preferred. It can be a bit harsh on the biofilter of the DT.

 

[DeniseAndy]

It could be that the clown was injured by the other clown. If they have not been together too long, dominance can be an issue. One will harass the other a lot. If it cannot handle it or will not submit, they can get ugly. In a 20g tank, there is not much room for the submissive to hide or get away. Can mean serious injury or death.
I think a qt is a good idea to medicate and get heathly. Then try to introduce with box or separation.

 

[h2so4hurts]

Could be a damaged swim bladder. Had this happen to a maroon. It never recovered and was eventually bullied to death by a tang, because tangs are jerks and kill anything that's not in perfect health.

 

[squidisme]

Second dose of prazipro seemed to help him out lots! Hes eating today and swimming around the top of the tank more. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Continue PraziPro as white poo indicates internal issues

 

[Reef.]

Second dose of prazipro seemed to help him out lots! Hes eating today and swimming around the top of the tank more. Thanks for the help guys!

Did you move him to a QT or leave him in the DT?
How did he take the medication, did you manage to get him to eat it?

 

[squidisme]

Did you move him to a QT or leave him in the DT?
How did he take the medication, did you manage to get him to eat it?

I left him in the DT because I didnt want to move the fish and wanted to make sure the others didnt have it. Prazi is apparently reef safe.

 

[squidisme]

Continue PraziPro as white poo indicates internal issues

Will do, gonna let it stay in the tank for a few more days and start skimming/carbon/water change from there.

 

[Reef.]

I left him in the DT because I didnt want to move the fish and wanted to make sure the others didnt have it. Prazi is apparently reef safe.

I was thinking you went for the food medication option.

Hope it goes well, keep us updated!

 

[squidisme]

I was thinking you went for the food medication option.

Hope it goes well, keep us updated!

I did manage to get him to eat some Hex Sheild. My seachem focus didnt arrive yet I have the metro and the kana.

 

[squidisme]

Heres an update on the clown! Swimming around and eating lots again. Really appreciative of all your guys' input and help.