New clownfish turning sideways

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I got my new clownfish about 2 weeks ago and he has started to swim at the bottom of the tank, sometimes sideways. He sometimes flashes (i think that’s the right term). I’m afraid he is sick.

Here is a video, you can see him swim sideways at the end:
 
I got my new clownfish about 2 weeks ago and he has started to swim at the bottom of the tank, sometimes sideways. He sometimes flashes (i think that’s the right term). I’m afraid he is sick.

Here is a video, you can see him swim sideways at the end:


i just noticed there is white poop(?) coming out of the fish.

here are my water parameters:
Salinity - 1.025
Ammonia/nitrite - 0
Alkalinity - 11
Nitrate - 2
Phosphate - 0.03
Calcium - 465
Magnesium - 1410
Ph - 8.2
 

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS RUN OUT OF AT THE WORST TIME?

  • Salt mix

    Votes: 11 15.7%
  • Fish or coral food

    Votes: 4 5.7%
  • Test kits or reagents

    Votes: 6 8.6%
  • Filter media or replacement fleece

    Votes: 4 5.7%
  • RO/DI filters or supplies

    Votes: 11 15.7%
  • Fragging and repair supplies, like glue or epoxy

    Votes: 8 11.4%
  • I keep a backup of everything

    Votes: 20 28.6%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 6 8.6%
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