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[Reffer102]

I just started my tank 5 weeks ago and had my water tested and made sure it was ready for fish. I got a clown 3 days ago and he was doing fine. I was cleaning the tank and filter and notice he was twitching. I don't know what's wrong so I tested my levels and everything is perfect. I haven't seen him eat except for he nipped once. I put the food in at night and turn the lights off. When I wake up all the food is gone but it could have just gone in the filter or skimmer. I don't know what's wrong with him please help.

 

[Anthony Wood]

He is marking his territory. Mine does this all the time asserting its dominance over the smaller clown. Don't worry about it he is fine.

 

[Humblefish]

Twitching could mean a disease in the gills - flukes or possible an external parasite such as ich, velvet or brook. Notice any tiny white dots or splotches on him?

 

[Reffer102]

no white spots on him.

 

[Reffer102]

Twitching could mean a disease in the gills - flukes or possible an external parasite such as ich, velvet or brook. Notice any tiny white dots or splotches on him?

no

 

[Reffer102]

He is marking his territory. Mine does this all the time asserting its dominance over the smaller clown. Don't worry about it he is fine.

ok thanks

 

[Anthony Wood]

no

Don't listen to me I misread the post I thought it said 2 clowns. My bad!

 

[Reffer102]

Don't listen to me I misread the post I thought it said 2 clowns. My bad!

ok

 

[RainboWBacoN420]

How is he twitching exactly? In what movements does he make? Is he jolting backwards? Because that's a strong sign of gill flukes.

 

[Reffer102]

How is he twitching exactly? In what movements does he make? Is he jolting backwards? Because that's a strong sign of gill flukes.

no he flings hes head from side to side.

 

[Reffer102]

btw he died

 

[jsker]

Sorry. Let's go back to basics.
What size is your thank?
Live rock?
Are you going reef?
Have you put in a cleaning crew?
My reason for asking is, with a system so new, the clown most likely past do to not having a bio load established.

 

[Reffer102]

Sorry. Let's go back to basics.
What size is your thank?
Live rock?
Are you going reef?
Have you put in a cleaning crew?
My reason for asking is, with a system so new, the clown most likely past do to not having a bio load established.

29 gallons,yes,yes,no.

 

[jsker]

Before adding any more fish I would add A small cleaning crew to start astablishing a bio load. Give a couple of more weeks then tray adding a fish. We all dislike a empty tank, but reefing is patientss and with patients comes success in reefing:)

 

[Reffer102]

Before adding any more fish I would add A small cleaning crew to start astablishing a bio load. Give a couple of more weeks then tray adding a fish. We all dislike a empty tank, but reefing is patientss and with patients comes success in reefing:)

ok thank you!