Rescuring 2 baby clownfish

[mcgullen]

Hi everyone,

I am rescuing two poor clownfish from a not-so-responsible LFS. Both appeared to have part of their tails bitten off (or is it a disease?) and were neglected in a corner.

They are now in my bare, 5G, all-in-one tank. Tried my best to keep PH, KH, NO3, NO4, salinity in check. This being my first saltwater tank I can certainly use all the help I can get.

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R and good luck with the clowns. They look pretty healthy overall from the two photos.

 

[rmorris_14]

Welcome!

 

[Miami Reef]

Welcome to the forum! Good luck with the clownfish! :)

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Nice job on the rescue!

 

[Just John]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R and good luck with your new fish

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi everyone,

I am rescuing two poor clownfish from a not-so-responsible LFS. Both appeared to have part of their tails bitten off (or is it a disease?) and were neglected in a corner.

They are now in my bare, 5G, all-in-one tank. Tried my best to keep PH, KH, NO3, NO4, salinity in check. This being my first saltwater tank I can certainly use all the help I can get.

Kudos to you.
Fish look a little thin, Feed them but do so sparingly. Its best to spoon feed them from a small cup in tiny portions-up to 4 feedings per day.
Monitor water quality focusing on ammonia-nitrate and Ph
Some foods will be:
LRS Fish frenzy
small plankton
mysis shrimp
spirulina brine shrimp
Formula 1 flake and frozen
tetramin flakes

Add selcon vitamin to the foods occasionally

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! They look good so far

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!
The two clowns look great!!
Just be cautious of parasites that may show up, especially if they are from a neglectful store.
Good luck!!!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. There is a ton of great information here to help you.

 

[ying yang]

Hello and welcome to r2r

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Projects with Sam]

 

[youcallmenny1]

Welcome to the club! Good for you for saving some clowns!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Well done for taking on the clowns. Many people wouldn’t take them if they are not perfect looking. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.