Help guys please my nemo fish is acting funny:(
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The clown looks emaciated, possibly internal parasites. The clown also has what appears to be some curvature of the spine, genetic issues. It was a young clown and it's not uncommon, I have been duped into buying a less than ideal specimen before as well.
In the future really make an effort to quarantine your new live stock. If you can not quarantine then do not buy such young clowns. I have a feeling this clown was probably doomed from the get go.
Always always check for ammonia,nitrites and nitrates when trouble shooting the issue. Make one change at a time, a massive water change or dipping the clown in FW will only stress it more. Subtle changes and then observing for a positive response prior to the next intervention. You'll learn a lot by waiting to see which intervene was beneficial rather than haphazardly throwing the kitchen sink at the tank.
I would wait a week or two before attempting another clown, and choose carefully when looking for the next clown. The easiest clown to catch at the fish store is not necessarily the healthiest.
In the future really make an effort to quarantine your new live stock. If you can not quarantine then do not buy such young clowns. I have a feeling this clown was probably doomed from the get go.
Always always check for ammonia,nitrites and nitrates when trouble shooting the issue. Make one change at a time, a massive water change or dipping the clown in FW will only stress it more. Subtle changes and then observing for a positive response prior to the next intervention. You'll learn a lot by waiting to see which intervene was beneficial rather than haphazardly throwing the kitchen sink at the tank.
I would wait a week or two before attempting another clown, and choose carefully when looking for the next clown. The easiest clown to catch at the fish store is not necessarily the healthiest.
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( So the whole quarantine is that before I place him into the tank n then treat them?
Yes, the idea is to avoid introducing parasites and disease to the display tank.
Some hobbyist treat as a preventative measure, some hobbyist just observe the fish for signs of disease.
Common parasites for clowns are Clown Fish Disease/Brooklynella and Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans, less common is Velvet Disease/Amyloodinium. Most medications to treat these parasites are not reef safe. All the parasites are highly contagious.
Some hobbyist treat as a preventative measure, some hobbyist just observe the fish for signs of disease.
Common parasites for clowns are Clown Fish Disease/Brooklynella and Marine Ich/Cryptocaryon irritans, less common is Velvet Disease/Amyloodinium. Most medications to treat these parasites are not reef safe. All the parasites are highly contagious.
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30 days out of the main tank, observing for disease and treating accordingly if any is encountered. Do not put the fish in the display until it is eating well, and if he does get sick resetting the 30 day timer is advisable. I use bio-spira or one and only to cycle my quarantine tanks for fish safety. Some depend on daily water changes, but I feel a constant low level of ammonia cannot be helpful to the fish.
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Depends on what your take on prophylactic treatment is. Some people will medicate for everything under the sun, wherease others watch and only medicate if obviously needed. Bare minimum, I'd treat with PraziPro, since internal parasites can be very hard to detect until the load inside the body is huge. Keep Seachem Cupramine on hand in case the fish develops velvet, because it kills very very quickly and you might not have time to go buy the cure by the time you see it.
While we're on the subject of velvet, be aware that contrary to popular belief hyposalinity WILL NOT cure velvet.
While we're on the subject of velvet, be aware that contrary to popular belief hyposalinity WILL NOT cure velvet.
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