Unknown clown behavior

[Krissy13b]

On 11/18/19 one of the two clownfish we have in our nano tank started to act differently. Nothing has changed in the tank in the last month since having them.

Parameters:
Temperature - 78.3
Salinity - 1.024 PPT
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 2 ppm
PH - 8.2

Symptoms:
- Heavy breathing
- Staying in the bottom corner
-Loss of appetite
- Twitching of body
- Smaller fish is very protective and hovers around the bigger fish.

We have performed a FW dip as we thought it could be velvet or Brooklynella. But the fish still does not have a coating on its body or mucus around it’s gills. In the dip there were no flukes, or anything for that matter. It was only on the first day it looked as if her skin was dry. But, The fish looks completely normal now besides the behavioral symptoms. We were hoping to find some more information before we decide to do either a formalin dip or a copper quarantine. We have added a skunk cleaner shrimp just in case it is some sort of parasite. We have searched every resource and forum on the internet to try to make an informed decision, but I cannot find anything that might help.

 

[Peace River]

On 11/18/19 one of the two clownfish we have in our nano tank started to act differently. Nothing has changed in the tank in the last month since having them.

Parameters:
Temperature - 78.3
Salinity - 1.024 PPT
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 2 ppm
PH - 8.2

Symptoms:
- Heavy breathing
- Staying in the bottom corner
-Loss of appetite
- Twitching of body
- Smaller fish is very protective and hovers around the bigger fish.

We have performed a FW dip as we thought it could be velvet or Brooklynella. But the fish still does not have a coating on its body or mucus around it’s gills. In the dip there were no flukes, or anything for that matter. It was only on the first day it looked as if her skin was dry. But, The fish looks completely normal now besides the behavioral symptoms. We were hoping to find some more information before we decide to do either a formalin dip or a copper quarantine. We have added a skunk cleaner shrimp just in case it is some sort of parasite. We have searched every resource and forum on the internet to try to make an informed decision, but I cannot find anything that might help.

The twitching and hovering sound like mating behaviors. What are you attempting to feed?

 

[Krissy13b]

The twitching and hovering sound like mating behaviors. What are you attempting to feed?

We have been alternating between the Seachem marine flakes and frozen Mysis shrimp. The smaller clown eats like crazy still, but the larger one has not eaten in about three days.

 

[mta_morrow]

That’s similar to the behavior I see when my pair is ready to spawn.

 

[Krissy13b]

That’s similar to the behavior I see when my pair is ready to spawn.

We were thinking that’s a possibility as they have been doing what we thought was a mating dance. I feel terrible for giving them the freshwater dip, so I’ll hold off on any other kind of treatments unless I see any other potential symptoms. Thank you for the help! It was much appreciated.

 

[Krissy13b]

The twitching and hovering sound like mating behaviors. What are you attempting to feed?

Thank you for the reply!

 

[Peace River]

If they are getting twitterpated (to use a Bambi reference), then a cold shower probably won't stop them! Still a good idea to keep observing them in case there is another issue. Good luck!