Clownfish acting odd

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  1. bsutton

    bsutton Feather Duster

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    ph-8.4
    ammonia-0
    nitrites-0
    nitrates-15-20
    ph-1.026
    temp-82

    I did a 15% water change about 2 weeks ago. I just lowered the temp, trying to get it to 78-79. They are fed mysis shrimp and brine shrimp once a day. I have no idea why my SG is 1.026, it was 1.024 a week ago but I do use a hydrometer.

    Today he/she was being anti-social (unusual) and did not eat. It seems as if he/she is breathing a bit heavy and it appears that its lips are a bit pale as if they are turning a little white. I read a previous post about this but they are not that white.

    His/her usual behavior is very active and social with my other clown and is always to the top of the tank when its lunch time. I dont see any signs of white spots on him but he did have a white string hanging from the underside. Its now gone though. He/she has been pretty much in the same spot all day today facing downwards. Every once in a while it will swim with the other and then go back to the previous spot. Any thoughts or suggestions?

    Brian
     
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  3. bsutton

    bsutton Feather Duster

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  4. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Pic would really help.
    How old is the tank and how long have you had the clown?