Clownfish

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

Hey,

There is something wrong with my clownfish. He is swimming with his head om the sand the whole time or below against a rock. Does someone know what the best thing is to do?

MnFish1 · Mar 16, 2022

This picture does not show much

. Can you make a YouTube video - or something else - it kind of sounds like a swim-bladder problem?

MnFish1 · Mar 16, 2022

Plus more information - when did you get - quarantine? other fish sick? Parameters in your tank? Other fish in your tank?

Jekyl · Mar 16, 2022

White light photos and a short video. Recent additions, tank age and size, current inhabitants, and parameters will help this along.

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

MnFish1 said:
Plus more information - when did you get - quarantine? other fish sick? Parameters in your tank? Other fish in your tank?

MnFish1 said:
Plus more information - when did you get - quarantine? other fish sick? Parameters in your tank? Other fish in your tank

I got 2 clownfish 1 is like this other is normal 5 chromis viridis 1 zebrasoma scopas s

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

Jekyl said:
White light photos and a short video. Recent additions, tank age and size, current inhabitants, and parameters will help this along.

I got 2 clownfish 1 is like this other is normal 5 chromis viridis 1 zebrasoma scopas s my thank is now about 7 months old
Ph 8
Kh 10
No2 0
No3 50mg
Po4 1
Ca 380
Mg 1200

Jekyl · Mar 16, 2022

@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081

vetteguy53081 · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
I got 2 clownfish 1 is like this other is normal 5 chromis viridis 1 zebrasoma scopas s my thank is now about 7 months old
Ph 8
Kh 10
No2 0
No3 50mg
Po4 1
Ca 380
Mg 1200

Your numbers are all over the place in straight terms.
What test kits are you using?
What method of filtration are you using ?

This clown IMO has little chance of returning to norm. Any aggression, fighting amongst the clowns?
Was it eating and was breathing normal?

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
Your numbers are all over the place in straight terms.
What test kits are you using?
What method of filtration are you using ?

This clown IMO has little chance of returning to norm. Any aggression, fighting amongst the clowns?
Was it eating and was breathing normal?

I dont use any other filtrations then my skimmer should i do that?
They never fought and he was always eating but not as much as the other clownfish

vetteguy53081 · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
I dont use any other filtrations then my skimmer should i do that?
They never fought and he was always eating but not as much as the other clownfish

Yes- A hang on back power filter or hang on refugium. While skimmer will remove inorganics, you need chemical and mechanical filtration

MnFish1 · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
I got 2 clownfish 1 is like this other is normal 5 chromis viridis 1 zebrasoma scopas s

I cannot see the video.

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
Yes- A hang on back power filter or hang on refugium. While skimmer will remove inorganics, you need chemical and mechanical filtration

Owh oke what is the best filtration to buy? And can i do anything to help my clownfish

MnFish1 · Mar 16, 2022

As Vetteguy said - your numbers are off. But - the other questions - did you QT - are the other fish sick. I'm assuming based on Vetteguys opinion - that it looks bad (on the video I cant see) - However - the second thing is the rest of your fish. How are they doing. Do you have the ability to do a hospital tank of some sort?

Uncle99 · Mar 16, 2022

He looks like he’s hiding from attack.

vetteguy53081 · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
Owh oke what is the best filtration to buy? And can i do anything to help my clownfish

Unfortunately, that clown is labor breathing, bent spine and lethargic. You can try an airstone for added oxugen but issue is more that low oxygen

MnFish1 · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
Owh oke what is the best filtration to buy? And can i do anything to help my clownfish

It will be hard to just 'buy' filtration'. If your other fish are 'ok' - then filtration is not likely to be the issue - it could be fish specific. On the other hand - if other fish are distressed - an ammonia level, etc. What is the size of your tank - do you have adequate flow/oxygenation?

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

MnFish1 said:
As Vetteguy said - your numbers are off. But - the other questions - did you QT - are the other fish sick. I'm assuming based on Vetteguys opinion - that it looks bad (on the video I cant see) - However - the second thing is the rest of your fish. How are they doing. Do you have the ability to do a hospital tank of some sort?

The other fish are looking fine only the zebrasoma scopas s didnt eat the last couple times when i feed them. I dont have a another thank but i have a sump

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

MnFish1 said:
It will be hard to just 'buy' filtration'. If your other fish are 'ok' - then filtration is not likely to be the issue - it could be fish specific. On the other hand - if other fish are distressed - an ammonia level, etc. What is the size of your tank - do you have adequate flow/oxygenation?

I got a 285 liter tank and i have enough flow i my tank but how can i know that there is enough oxygen

ruben0702 · Mar 16, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
Unfortunately, that clown is labor breathing, bent spine and lethargic. You can try an airstone for added oxugen but issue is more that low oxygen

Oke thanks for the reply i will buy a airstone

Jay Hemdal · Mar 16, 2022

ruben0702 said:
I got 2 clownfish 1 is like this other is normal 5 chromis viridis 1 zebrasoma scopas s my thank is now about 7 months old
Ph 8
Kh 10
No2 0
No3 50mg
Po4 1
Ca 380
Mg 1200

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Sorry - that clownfish is what is called "moribund". It isn't going to survive.

What you need to do now is damage control, try to figure out if it has anything contagious that will spread to your other fish.

Are your other fish 100% fine? Any rapid breathing or torn fins on them at all?
Your water looks o.k., but I don't see a salinity listed.

Jay