Clownfish acting strange I think...

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Hello, I don’t know if this is a problem and from doing a quick search on google either it is fatal or completely normal... My two clownfish, who one I thought was dead because I couldn’t see them on the surface are swimming sideways on top of the water. Is this normal behavior? The tank they are in is about a week old. Are my two precious clowns alright?

 

[johnny4491]

Is the tank completely cycled ?

 

[OffTopic]

I would say probably not, the LFS said we would do an instant cycle and I have been dosing and additive every day. But I don’t think it is fully done cycling... when I got my water tested this week it was at good parameters with 0 Ammonia and 0 nitrates but that was Saturday.

 

[johnny4491]

I would check it again I don’t trust those instant cycles

 

[OffTopic]

Alright, I don’t have a test kit myself as I am realtively new to the hobby, is my best bet tomorrow bringing the water to be tested at the LFS? Here is the additive I am dosing

 

[johnny4491]

I’m not so good with stuff like that because i usually just let it cycle by it’s self because I’ve read the more you rush into things the more it’s you from your pocket lol

 

[Mark344]

Have someone care for your clowns while you go on cycle

 

[Mark344]

Alright, I don’t have a test kit myself as I am realtively new to the hobby, is my best bet tomorrow bringing the water to be tested at the LFS? Here is the additive I am dosing

Yes have your water tested.

 

[Ly78]

0 nitrates? You might have nitrites.

 

[Jaag]

I completely trust seed and have used it to start multiple tanks and put fish in the first day. Make sure it has not expired and it is stored in the fridge after you open it.