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HOW TO ASK FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS HELP LINKCame to my tank this afternoon and my clownfish(perfectly fine yesterday) is now doing this. No ick spots or extra mucus. Breathing fast and just acting off.
FYI - unfortunately - cannot see the video
This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynellaCame to my tank this afternoon and my clownfish(perfectly fine yesterday) is now doing this. No ick spots or extra mucus. Breathing fast and just acting off.
BTW - If I had to pick one thing - without knowing anything else - I agree (without the video) - that it could very well be an injury)This clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?
Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?
That “hole” is just a spot. I think. I have emerald crabs, a hammer coral, 1 urchin and a cleaner shrimp along with my male clown. I just tried feeding and it got no response. Let me test water rn. Setting up quarantine as we speakThis clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?
Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?
I’ve had her a couple monthsThis clown is somewhat moribund and has a definitive hole on its side which could have stemmed from a sting or puncture or even bite from a tankmate. It may become a bacterial issue. Gill is inflamed which is often a sign of flukes or early stage brooklynella
What tank mates do you have, and have you noticed any aggression ?
Any hammers or anemones in tank?
Consider setting up a quarantine tank and add oxygen for fish by adding airstone.
Water- What is current ammonia-nitrate-ph level ?
may be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behaviorThat “hole” is just a spot. I think. I have emerald crabs, a hammer coral, 1 urchin and a cleaner shrimp along with my male clown. I just tried feeding and it got no response. Let me test water rn. Setting up quarantine as we speak
So what should I domay be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behavior
Could it have been my candy cane coral he’s been putting his stingers out every night and being super aggressive?may be a hammer sting as was first suspected or urchin puncture which would send fish into displayed behavior
You mentioned quarantine, which is good. Provide oxygen and keep an eye on it as if a sting or puncture, it should heal BUT should it become infected, you will need to add treatment such as Maracyn 2 or Seachem kanaplexSo what should I do
Likely not and candy cane at night send out feedersCould it have been my candy cane coral he’s been putting his stingers out every night and being super aggressive?
Ammonia is at 0. I have two options to quarantine. I have my old quarantine that has copper residue or use one of my 5 gallon buckets. Should I use cycled water from the tank or new water. She is kind of swimming around now. Still “fast” breathing idk. Did you watch the video? Didn’t eat either.You mentioned quarantine, which is good. Provide oxygen and keep an eye on it as if a sting or puncture, it should heal BUT should it become infected, you will need to add treatment such as Maracyn 2 or Seachem kanaplex
Not fast breathing? She didn’t eat this morning but did eat last night. Ammonia is at 0. I’ve had her a couple months.How long have you had him? Has he stopped eating? Did you check your water parameters?
I don't see particularly fast breathing in the video. Clowns often act strange, but certainly to be watched if it carries on.
In the video as mentioned , is distress- moribund. Typical behavior from sting/puncture/ crashing into object when startledAmmonia is at 0. I have two options to quarantine. I have my old quarantine that has copper residue or use one of my 5 gallon buckets. Should I use cycled water from the tank or new water. She is kind of swimming around now. Still “fast” breathing idk. Did you watch the video? Didn’t eat either.
Ohhh okIn the video as mentioned , is distress- moribund. Typical behavior from sting/puncture/ crashing into object when startled
I put her in this for temporary analysis and to avoid causing stress if I have to catch her laterIn the video as mentioned , is distress- moribund. Typical behavior from sting/puncture/ crashing into object when startled