Clownfish struggling in new tank

[stebbins]

I had a very old nuvo 16 gallon crack on me. The only thing in it was my original fish occlerias clownfish (12 years old) and three anemones. I set up a 10 gallon tank real quick and the rock in it with 1/2 new water half old water about 5 days ago. I have a new tank cycle for him but it won’t be ready for a while. The anemones are looking bad and my clownfish isn’t eating right now. My nitrates are between 10 -20. But my ph is swinging a very large amount 7.7 - 8.4. Checked ammonia and was at 0. Also changed from a Radion light to kessil a360 not sure if that has anything to do with my anemones being upset.

My question is should I move him to my large mixed reef tank with one other clownfish and a few tangs before he starts looking worse or just keep doing water changes till my new tank is ready.

 

[Dsnakes]

When will your new tank be ready? I would guess the change of lighting and tank both contribute to the anemone issues. As for the clown, was he having any issues before the move?

 

[Jeff Hall]

Could always get a critter keeper or acclimation box to keep him in the big tank till the new one is ready.

 

[stebbins]

The clownfish fish has been super lazy for a long time. He never leaves his anemones for more than a few seconds but he almost always comes out to eat when I drop food in.

 

[stebbins]

Could always get a critter keeper or acclimation box to keep him in the big tank till the new one is ready.

I actually have a critter keeper already. So I could do that

 

[stebbins]

Do you think it’s the large ph swing that could be affecting him. His old tank was very stable.