Dead Clown Instant Death

Erin Kathryn · Apr 28, 2019

I just found my female clown dead between the acclimation box and glass of my tank. Just wondering if she could have caught herself in there and died, or if that was just where she ended up. I'm pretty distraught and doubting my fishkeeping so I thought I'd ask in here to see if I'm missing anything.

The clown pair were the first fish in the tank, in there for about five months and have been thriving/eating like champs. Everyone else in the tank seems happy. I've been sitting next to the tank all morning, she ate at the first feeding time, she was fine one minute and dead the next. Could a sudden panic stuck between the glass and box kill her? I don't see any signs of sickness that I can tell.

This may be a stupid question, and I think I know the answer, but I added two rock flower anemones yesterday and wanted to confirm they were not the culprit as well. Thanks for your help.

Jay Z · Apr 28, 2019

So sad

Sorry I don’t have any helpful info to add.

Erin Kathryn · Apr 28, 2019

I compared these to old photos and the spots are her natural black spotting as well.

Mjrenz · Apr 28, 2019

You may be able to get some help from @ngoodermuth @Frtdrmrose7 @HotRocks @Big G or @4FordFamily

4FordFamily · Apr 28, 2019

She looks pretty thin, did she eat well? Ever see any white stringy poop?

Erin Kathryn · Apr 28, 2019

4FordFamily said:
She looks pretty thin, did she eat well? Ever see any white stringy poop?

She was the biggest pig in the tank (within reason). Never had any signs of parasites, no white stringy poop, no odd behavior. I actually commented on how well the pair had been growing (we got them as very small juvies and have been enjoying watching them grow up) just this morning. Absolutely nothing was off until I found her dead.