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[Idech]

Ammonia poisoning in an uncycled tank. Dose prime, do lots of water changes and go buy yourself a testing kit for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. For now.

And don’t believe what sellers are telling you. Do your own research. You can trust experienced hobbyists on this forum.

 

[REEFER-RICK]

agree

 

[REEFER-RICK]

Don`t rush into the hobby take your time so what if you have to look at your tank with just rocks and saltwater be better in the long one when you wait and have all your test kits so you can check on a regular basic

 

[fishmonkey]

I have bought 2 clownfish, it's been 5 days since i bought it on the 2nd day the other one started following the other clown it looks like their shaking i thought they were only playing but on the 3rd day the clown that is being chased is now breathing heavy, and also the other clown started breathing heavy too also on the 4th day now they are both breathing heavy and staying on one spot, the other clown looks pale and i try feeding them but they wont eat

My tank salinity is good
I dont have test kit
And the water on my tank came from the ocean

I hope someone could help me
Need answers asap

I think one benefit of more rock is not so much the surface area but hiding spaces for your fish to feel safe and reduce stress.

 

[REEFER-RICK]

Am I the only one who thinks damsels are far hardier than clowns?

mollies are stronger i think

 

[fishmonkey]

mollies are stronger i think

I have no experience with mollies but I wouldn’t doubt it. But I think clowns ,nowadays are at least, not as hardy as people seem to make them out to be. Just my experience but I may be wrong

 

[Sharkbait19]

Am I the only one who thinks damsels are far hardier than clowns?

Clowns have been so captive bred and inbred that they’ve lost out on a lot of that hardiness.

 

[Sharkbait19]

mollies are stronger i think

Yes and no
They are good once acclimated to saltwater, but if not done properly you may lose some in that process. They also lack a lot of the natural immunities other fish have. That said, if cared for well they are one of the toughest, and a good test fish.

 

[fishmonkey]

Clowns have been so captive bred and inbred that they’ve lost out on a lot of that hardiness.

I totally agree with this. I’ve seen so many clowns dead at multiple fish stores. Nots single damsel.

 

[Billabong]

Best wishes to you! Is there a heater, you didn't mention that and I don't see one in the picture.

It's so very sickening to hear your lfs "guy" set you up this way!
They basically sent you off with minimal knowledge with living fish that rely on our knowledge, they need us. I would not lay foot in that store.
I wish you well, in your journey of fish keeping.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I have bought 2 clownfish, it's been 5 days since i bought it on the 2nd day the other one started following the other clown it looks like their shaking i thought they were only playing but on the 3rd day the clown that is being chased is now breathing heavy, and also the other clown started breathing heavy too also on the 4th day now they are both breathing heavy and staying on one spot, the other clown looks pale and i try feeding them but they wont eat

My tank salinity is good
I dont have test kit
And the water on my tank came from the ocean

I hope someone could help me
Need answers asap

There’s so many things wrong with this, sadly. One and probably the biggest is you should NOT ever use/collect saltwater from the ocean and use it in your tank. For many reasons, the biggest being it’s contaminated, especially off a beach, and contains many pests/organisms it’s easier just to buy it or make your own with RODI water and aquarium salt mix, and it’ll prevent many problems. They are probably suffering from ammonia poisoning as a fish tank needs to cycle, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, or have added bacteria to keep levels in check or else they will most likely die of ammonia poising. Get a test kit such as Hanna Checkers or Red Sea more expensive testing kits will be worth it, and find a local saltwater fish store that can help you. And finally, you need live or dry rock and a lot more. I’m not sure what that is, but it’s not any rock I’ve seen that should be used in a saltwater aquarium. Watch BRSTV on YouTube which is arguably one of the best and most knowledgeable channels and do a lot of reading. They even have a live chat and phone number you can call to ask questions and get advice https://www.bulkreefsupply.com. In addition, I recommend reading the book Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies. And there’s lots of great information across various threads and in the articles section of this website. Find another local fish store and look at reviews/number of followers and likes before you go. Best of luck!

 

[Snyderman3]

I have bought 2 clownfish, it's been 5 days since i bought it on the 2nd day the other one started following the other clown it looks like their shaking i thought they were only playing but on the 3rd day the clown that is being chased is now breathing heavy, and also the other clown started breathing heavy too also on the 4th day now they are both breathing heavy and staying on one spot, the other clown looks pale and i try feeding them but they wont eat

My tank salinity is good
I dont have test kit
And the water on my tank came from the ocean

I hope someone could help me
Need answers asap

Add a air stone and some bottled bacteria

 

[homer1475]

I totally agree with this. I’ve seen so many clowns dead at multiple fish stores. Nots single damsel.

Just a small clarification here....

Clowns are damsels.

 

[fishmonkey]

Just a small clarification here....

Clowns are damsels.

I guess technically but I think you know what I’m saying.

but I don’t think damsels are farmed like clownfish and the tank raised ones I see always die despite them apparently being hardier. While the springer damsels and chromis I see right next to them are usually doing just fine. Maybe there are other factors involved but it’s Just my observation.

 

[homer1475]

I guess technically but I think you know what I’m saying.

but I don’t think damsels are farmed like clownfish and the tank raised ones I see always die despite them apparently being hardier. While the springer damsels and chromis I see right next to them are usually doing just fine. Maybe there are other favors involved but it’s Just my observation.

I actually typed that out, because most people don't know clowns are actually damsels. And then they wonder why they are so mean. LOL

I would actually agree with you. We don't get wild caught clowns anymore(if you do, consider yourself lucky!). 99% of the ones in the hobby have been inbred, and cross bred so many times for all these color variations, they have lost most of their natural immunity, and are quite fragile now.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I guess technically but I think you know what I’m saying.

but I don’t think damsels are farmed like clownfish and the tank raised ones I see always die despite them apparently being hardier. While the springer damsels and chromis I see right next to them are usually doing just fine. Maybe there are other factors involved but it’s Just my observation.

Chromis are good except for the whole uronema thing…and they always kill each other off.
Shame because I like them, but it’s a major turn off.

 

[Dave1993]

Its been 5 days now i use natural sea water

natural sea water means nothing is the tank cycled the only thing that matters is the rocks do more research