Is something wrong with my clownfish?

[Neros503]

I have a pair of clownfish in a biocube 14 along with my cuc. The clownfish seem to be acting different than when I got them at the lfs. They seem to have a loss of appetite since I first got them and they hardly ever leave the top of the aquarium. My aquarium has been running for about a month now. Is something wrong? If so please tell me. I'll send a video soon.

Thanks for you help!

 

[CK00020]

Did u test Params, please post #s

 

[fishguy242]

params and video will help

 

[ac4570]

Have they been in your tank for the month or did you just add them? I believe clowns are very territorial so they may take time to get used to their new home (someone correct me if I’m wrong here). My clown took about a week to act “normal” after moving him from QT to my main tank.

 

[Neros503]

my tanks not looking to good. ammonia is <0.2ppm, nitrite is also <0.2ppm, and nitrate is <10ppm. last week they were at <0.2 ammonia, 0.0 nitrite, and nitrate <10ppm. ph is 8.2 . How should I lower these levels? thanks for telling me to check. video won't send. I'll try to again.

 

[Neros503]

Have they been in your tank for the month or did you just add them? I believe clowns are very territorial so they may take time to get used to their new home (someone correct me if I’m wrong here). My clown took about a week to act “normal” after moving him from QT to my main tank.

I have had the fish in the tank for a month. I did not QT because they are my only fish and there was nothing else in the tank with them.

 

[PicassoClown04]

Again, how long ago were they added? My clowns barely picked at food the first few days, but after they established their territory, they perked right up! I think they just need to find a home make sure they’re not breathing hard, getting spots/blotches, or anything like that and they should be fine. If they don’t start eating in 3-5 days then definitely try switching foods/using garlic or something like that to entice them. Good luck!

 

[Neros503]

Again, how long ago were they added? My clowns barely picked at food the first few days, but after they established their territory, they perked right up! I think they just need to find a home make sure they’re not breathing hard, getting spots/blotches, or anything like that and they should be fine. If they don’t start eating in 3-5 days then definitely try switching foods/using garlic or something like that to entice them. Good luck!

I've been feeding them spirulina 20 flake, and frozen brine shrimp, but I think I'll try garlic. thanks

 

[Havok1071]

Clownfish are very resilient. Do a 20% water change to help the tank parameters. Hopefully they will be fine.

 

[Neros503]

Clownfish are very resilient. Do a 20% water change to help the tank parameters. Hopefully they will be fine.

ok. i'll do that

 

[IKD]

You mentioned you had the tank for a month as well as the fish for a month. Did the tank cycle first before adding them? The ammonia is an issue and wondering if Either the tank is still cycling or you are getting a mini-cycle with two new fish in the tank And the bioload needs to catch up. A water change is a good idea But watch the ammonia level

 

[Neros503]

You mentioned you had the tank for a month as well as the fish for a month. Did the tank cycle first before adding them? The ammonia is an issue and wondering if Either the tank is still cycling or you are getting a mini-cycle with two new fish in the tank And the bioload needs to catch up. A water change is a good idea But watch the ammonia level

yes I cycled the tank.

 

[IKD]

I believe you can use Prime to help the ammonia but it may interfere with test kit readings also. Will defer to other experts on here for that.

 

[Neros503]

does anyone know if there anything wrong with them staying at the top of the aquarium?

 

[fishguy242]

increase top water movement ,water change,poss lack oxygen?

 

[canadianeh]

yes I cycled the tank.

Then why you have nitrite? When did you start the cycle? When did you add the fish? How did you come with conclusion that your tank was cycled?

 

[Neros503]

increase top water movement ,water change,poss lack oxygen?
[/QUOTEi thought that could be a possibility. should i ad a powerhead to the tank?

 

[fishguy242]

yes or point return upward

 

[fishguy242]

how long have they been pacing,eating at all??

 

[IKD]

Sounds like the tank is doing a mini cycle with two clowns in 14 gallons of volume. increase the surface agitation for oxygen, but could be just their behavior. Mine slept at back overflow every night.