My fish is swimming on its side what do u do

[nemo98620]

I need help because 3 days ago I got a clownfish and on the 2nd and 3rd he been swimming on his sides for like one hour and stop so what's happening and it's kinda hard for him to swim

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

is the tank cycled? Why no rocks in the tank, is it a QT tank?
What are the water parameters?

#fishmedics

 

[nemo98620]

is the tank cycled? Why no rocks in the tank, is it a QT tank?
What are the water parameters?

#fishmedics

I don't know I don't know and no gt tank

 

[vetteguy53081]

I need help because 3 days ago I got a clownfish and on the 2nd and 3rd he been swimming on his sides for like one hour and stop so what's happening and it's kinda hard for him to swim

This appears as a newly setup, non-cycled tank which is cloudy and substrate appears muddy in appearance. Was the sand rinsed?
Age of tank?
Did you acclimate fish prior to release and for how long?
What is your salt level?
What is ammonia level?

What filters are you using ?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I don't know I don't know and no gt tank

Your first step is to get a test kit, its extremely important, we don't know if the water is safe for fish without test kits. If you can't tell us anything, even though we want to help, unfortunately its hard to help with no info at all.

the next step is to do some reading, research is a big part of this hobby: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/
Please do a little reading before buying any more fish. Your fish will thank you for it.

 

[nemo98620]

This appears as a newly setup, non-cycled tank which is cloudy and substrate appears muddy in appearance. Was the sand rinsed?
Age of tank?
Did you acclimate fish prior to release and for how long?
What is your salt level?
What is ammonia level?

What filters are you using ?

Salt level 10.022 don't know Ammonia one week and 3 or four days I added sand yesterday and hade the fish for 3 days

 

[trapphd]

Honestly, you should return the fish (asap) to the shop you bought it from. You posted a separate thread yesterday about the clown not eating. The tank isn't cycled and clearly isn't ready for any inhabitants, and you should do a fair amount of research and reading before adding anything else in the future. Sorry to say, but as it stands now, the clown is probably going to get worse and worse if you don't remove it.

 

[Pickle_soup]

What Trapphd said. The aquarium is not ready for animals yet. Take the fish back to the store, or it will most likely die. Let it cycle first, it will take a while. Buy SeaChem's Stabilize or something like that to seed the tank with beneficial bacteria, throw in a piece of shrimp and let nature do its thing. And also, Clowns are pretty social, I wouldn't just get one, buy them in even numbers.

 

[exnisstech]

Sorry if this sounds rude but did you do any research at all to see what is required to keep marine fish alive in a home aquarium?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Salt level 10.022 don't know Ammonia one week and 3 or four days I added sand yesterday and hade the fish for 3 days

1.022 is too low as you want 1.024 and if adding sand, best to have rinsed or prepped tank better before adding any livestock. Others mentioned returning fish- I support that. Tank is immature and not quite ready and I forgot to ask what size tank and if has overflows or hang on filter as I suspect a regular box tank that is non-reef ready and will need some adjustments and cycling.
How long and how did you cycle the tank?

 

[nemo98620]

Honestly, you should return the fish (asap) to the shop you bought it from. You posted a separate thread yesterday about the clown not eating. The tank isn't cycled and clearly isn't ready for any inhabitants, and you should do a fair amount of research and reading before adding anything else in the future. Sorry to say, but as it stands now, the clown is probably going to get worse and worse if you don't remove it.

First I did cycle for like 2 weeks then I got him and accumulated but the first week of the cycle I put beneficial bacteria in it then one week layer I got him

 

[nemo98620]

1.022 is too low as you want 1.024 and if adding sand, best to have rinsed or prepped tank better before adding any livestock. Others mentioned returning fish- I support that. Tank is immature and not quite ready and I forgot to ask what size tank and if has overflows or hang on filter as I suspect a regular box tank that is non-reef ready and will need some adjustments and cycling.
How long and how did you cycle the tank?

2 weeks 7 gallon tank I just got the salt level to 10.025

 

[nemo98620]

2 weeks 7 gallon tank I just got the salt level to 10.0

First I did cycle for like 2 weeks then I got him and accumulated but the first week of the cycle I put beneficial bacteria in it then one week layer I got him

And I woke up today and he stop swimming on his side he is swimming normal now

 

[nemo98620]

1.022 is too low as you want 1.024 and if adding sand, best to have rinsed or prepped tank better before adding any livestock. Others mentioned returning fish- I support that. Tank is immature and not quite ready and I forgot to ask what size tank and if has overflows or hang on filter as I suspect a regular box tank that is non-reef ready and will need some adjustments and cycling.
How long and how did you cycle the tank?

He swimming normal now

 

[nemo98620]

Sorry if this sounds rude but did you do any research at all to see what is required to keep marine fish alive in a home aquarium?

Yes I did

 

[nemo98620]

Honestly, you should return the fish (asap) to the shop you bought it from. You posted a separate thread yesterday about the clown not eating. The tank isn't cycled and clearly isn't ready for any inhabitants, and you should do a fair amount of research and reading before adding anything else in the future. Sorry to say, but as it stands now, the clown is probably going to get worse and worse if you don't remove it.

 

[nemo98620]

Honestly, you should return the fish (asap) to the shop you bought it from. You posted a separate thread yesterday about the clown not eating. The tank isn't cycled and clearly isn't ready for any inhabitants, and you should do a fair amount of research and reading before adding anything else in the future. Sorry to say, but as it stands now, the clown is probably going to get worse and worse if you don't remove it.

He swimming normal now

 

[Pickle_soup]

Check your ammonia levels.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Glad your fish is doing better, but he's been through a lot. Its a great hobby, but takes some preparation, please do some reading, and get some rocks in your tank, get some different food choices, and get some test kits. And please don't put another fish in that tank, its too small. Good luck

 

[vetteguy53081]

He swimming normal now

Excellent to hear. I assume you made those adjustments and it perked up?