New to nems and worried

[Howlingsman]

Got a neon green bubble tip a few days ago and then one of my two clown fish died, was hoping to get feedback on if my nem looks healthy and if I should be concerned about my other clown. The picture is before the lights for the tank are on.

 

[James M]

Are you asking if the nem killed your clown ?
it looks a bit bleached

 

[Howlingsman]

Is it the most likely cause of the clowns death, and what can I do to help with bleaching?

 

[James M]

Is it the most likely cause of the clowns death, and what can I do to help with bleaching?

No. Bubble tips will not kill the clown unless the clown is dying already. Strong lighting and stable parameters will keep the nem alive and healthy

 

[MightyMO]

Wish my clowns would host with my nems...

 

[Howlingsman]

Wish my clowns would host with my nems...

Mine took straight too it, but my local store did say sometimes they are stupid and printing a picture of a hosted nem helps them figure it out. Good luck.

 

[TriggersAmuck]

You are quite fortunate to have a common clown host so quickly, especially with a BTA!

Regards the deceased clownfish, tell us a bit more about your tank's history, setup, and parameters. Is your tank somewhat new? Have you tested for ammonia through a complete cycle? How long had the clown been in the tank, and was it wild caught/quarantined/visually healthy?

 

[Howlingsman]

20 gallon, used rocks from another tank and some turbo start to get the tank started. Water tests indicate I've been with my cycle for a while now. I've been topping off my water twice a day to keep the salinity Change small. 4 month old tank.

 

[WIReefer]

This article that @Crabs McJones wrote might help you out!
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/anemones-and-why-you-should-wait.448/

 

[D-Nak]

Even though your tank is relatively small, you'll benefit from adding an ATO. Nems tend to move around when parameters -- even salinity -- aren't stable. It's great that you're topping off twice a day, but I'm sure that's getting really old really quick.

 

[Howlingsman]

Even though your tank is relatively small, you'll benefit from adding an ATO. Nems tend to move around when parameters -- even salinity -- aren't stable. It's great that you're topping off twice a day, but I'm sure that's getting really old really quick.

Just ordered one hopefully this helps.