Help needed for my clownfish

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Hi,

I have two clownfish that were doing great for 3 weeks, and then suddenly my orange clownfish stopped eating, and now swimming upside down with face in sand.

Also, about 10 days ago I think I ad a bacteria bloom (see photos). Could this impact?

Any and all advice is greatful.

Parameters:

24 Celsius
Ph 7.8 - 8.0

Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0

Thanks

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Hi,

I have two clownfish that were doing great for 3 weeks, and then suddenly my orange clownfish stopped eating, and now swimming upside down with face in sand.

Also, about 10 days ago I think I ad a bacteria bloom (see photos). Could this impact?

Any and all advice is greatful.

Parameters:

24 Celsius
Ph 7.8 - 8.0

Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0

Thanks

IMG_0804.jpeg IMG_0803.jpeg IMG_0808.jpeg

Welcome to Reef2Reef.

Sorry, the fish looks like it may be moribund, close to dying.

The cloudiness looks pretty severe. Bacteria uses oxygen from the water, in turn harming the fish. You should add aeration right away to try and help the other clown.
A 50% water would also be a good idea

What other animals are in the tank?
Can you post a video of the remaining clownfish?
 

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