clown is getting sluggish

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by crustytheclown, Sep 12, 2009.

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    clown isnt eating, its like he cant even see the pellets as they fall right in front of his face???? I hope i dont have another lose this week>>>
     
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  3. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    How long has the tank been setup, what are your test's-nitrates,ammonia,nitrites. What size tank, was he just added and is he the only fish in the tank?
     
  4. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    nitrates 10
    nitrites 0
    14 gallon biocube
    just added wednesday
    only fish in tank but my watchman just died yesterday too
     
  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Crusty - Im more than a little worried

    you posted your parameters on the coral thread and according to your information I could not find anything wrong or any reason why Corals are not doing well and fish are dying

    OK stray voltage - but you say you have a ground probe?

    can you post a picture of the ground probe - just in case its not as it should be?
    or if maybe you have answered incorrectly Yes - when you meant No and you dont have one - no worries - I make loads of typing mistakes

    get the water checked by a LFS

    you unhooked a Korallia ? so thats one less potential stray voltage contributor

    but now you dont have the same circulation so maybe Oxygen is low in your tank
    also the dead fish, maybe ammonia is high in your tank

    Crusty - if it where me in this position I would go and get the water tested by someone in the trade

    Steve
     
  6. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    im agreeing with steve, leaning towards ammonia also but are you using ro/di water. Clowns are fairly hardy and can handle a good amount. Go get your water tested at lfs you trust and try and figure out whats going on before another fish dies. Keep us posted.