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Okay so ammoinia and nitrites are up (forgot to write the numbers down before I left for work!) but I noticed I have a missing blenny, so I think he might have died and caused a spike.While some species of damselfish can turn their colors on and off at will, this one looks really faded. Can you try for some new shots, but with clean glass, it is tough to see what is going on here. In terms of what other background information is helpful for us to know, this link explains that:
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Jay
Yes, watch for ammonia levels greater than about 0.50 ppm (depending on the pH, ammonia is more toxic to fish at a higher pH). Nitrite isn’t toxic to marine fish.Okay so ammoinia and nitrites are up (forgot to write the numbers down before I left for work!) but I noticed I have a missing blenny, so I think he might have died and caused a spike.
So I did a water change for the ammonia. That damsel died. My two clowns also died. I have two other clowns in an acclimation box and they dont look good either. The male has a bulging eye. Ive got a trigger, firefish, cherub angel and a blue tang that all do not appear sick.Yes, watch for ammonia levels greater than about 0.50 ppm (depending on the pH, ammonia is more toxic to fish at a higher pH). Nitrite isn’t toxic to marine fish.
Jay
Ah okay if it is that are my other fish going to get sick? And how to trear it?What ammonia level did you find? What level did it driop to after the water change?
The last photo of the clownfish in the set you posted *could* be Brooklynella. That might account for the damsels and clowns being affected first.
Jay
I also will re test water when I get homeAh okay if it is that are my other fish going to get sick? And how to trear it?
I also will re test water when I get home
Ah okay. Ive got a firefish, blue tang, niger trigger, cherub angel and a yellow watchmen goby in the tank. Are these guys in danger of this too?Once water quality (ammonia) issues are ruled out, you would consider it could be Brooklynella. That is difficult to treat, formalin is best, but it is difficult to get and toxic to humans. Ruby Reef Rally Pro is a second choice, but it isn't as effective, and once fish loss has begun, it often doesn't work fast enougyh to save all of the reamining fish. Luckily, not all fish species are affected by Brooklynella....
Jay
Ah okay. Ive got a firefish, blue tang, niger trigger, cherub angel and a yellow watchmen goby in the tank. Are these guys in danger of this too?
I moved my goby and pistol to a different display to treat the remaining clown and the other fish. Will he give that tank something?I've seen confirmed Brooklynella on firefish and gobies. I'm not sure about the trigger and the blue tang.
Jay
Im very attached to my maroon femaleI moved my goby and pistol to a different display to treat the remaining clown and the other fish. Will he give that tank something?
She is in the tank I transferred the goby toIm very attached to my maroon female
I moved my goby and pistol to a different display to treat the remaining clown and the other fish. Will he give that tank something?
Do you think I need to get him out if the tank immediately?Yes, there is the potential to transfer disease from one tank to another any time you move something "set" - A fish, your hand, a tank tool. The risk is based on how many of the parasites get moved over.....
Jay
No, once it’s been moved, the horse is out of the barn so to speak.Do you think I need to get him out if the tank immediately?
Okay so just monitor that tank close then?No, once it’s been moved, the horse is out of the barn so to speak.
Jay