Clownfish

[saltwatertabk]

Just noticed my clownfish glass surfing and swimming rapidly in the tank. He's been in the tank for almost three weeks, and I've observed that his back fin is frayed, not due to fin rot. Besides the frayed fin, he doesn't seem to have any other issues. I also noticed a tiny brown spot on his side. Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I'm eager to save his life.

 

[BairCorals]

How old is your tank? Any ammonia?

 

[tzabor10]

are there other fish in the tank?

 

[saltwatertabk]

are there other fish in the tank?

Yes royal gramma and cardinal none attack him only thing that shows aggression is coral banded shrimp

 

[saltwatertabk]

How old is your tank? Any ammonia?

3 months old not ammonia burn 2 other fish are fine

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just noticed my clownfish glass surfing and swimming rapidly in the tank. He's been in the tank for almost three weeks, and I've observed that his back fin is frayed, not due to fin rot. Besides the frayed fin, he doesn't seem to have any other issues. I also noticed a tiny brown spot on his side. Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I'm eager to save his life.

Pics would be helpful. Glass surfing not abnormal with these fish. Often lowering the light intensity will calm them down

 

[saltwatertabk]

Pics would be helpful. Glass surfing not abnormal with these fish. Often lowering the light intensity will calm them down

He is scared of the dark I think every time lights go off he starts zipping all over tank

 

[vetteguy53081]

He is scared of the dark I think every time lights go off he starts zipping all over tank

Lower intensity Slightly

 

[saltwatertabk]

Pics would be helpful. Glass surfing not abnormal with these fish. Often lowering the light intensity will calm them down

 

[BairCorals]

3 months old not ammonia burn 2 other fish are fine

But have you tested for ammonia? Just because other 2 are fine doesn't mean they won't be next.

 

[saltwatertabk]

Lower intensity Slightly

Ok will try that now

 

[vetteguy53081]

I dont see anything on skin of concern as light is darker from blues. No need to lower intensity from looks of pic

 

[saltwatertabk]

But have you tested for ammonia? Just because other 2 are fine doesn't mean they won't be next.

Yes there is no ammonia

Lower intensity Slightly

also forgot to mention every once in a while I see him rub against the rock but there is no sign of ich on him also under white light his fins are all clear no white film

 

[saltwatertabk]

I dont see anything on skin of concern as light is darker from blues. No need to lower intensity from looks of pic

hi sorry for spamming do you think I should give him any medication would like to see him come back and live thanks

 

[tzabor10]

hi sorry for spamming do you think I should give him any medication would like to see him come back and live thanks

No

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

hi sorry for spamming do you think I should give him any medication would like to see him come back and live thanks

Can you post a short video of the clownfish under white light?
Is the clownfish still eating?

Jay

 

[saltwatertabk]

Can you post a short video of the clownfish under white light?
Is the clownfish still eating?

Jay

Yes he still loves to eat will get that video in 20 minutes when I am home

 

[saltwatertabk]

Can you post a short video of the clownfish under white light?
Is the clownfish still eating?

Jay

For some reason I can’t send videos on this website anymore, is there another way I can

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

For some reason I can’t send videos on this website anymore, is there another way I can

Posting to Youtube sometimes works for folks.

Jay