just got a new clown

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  1. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    can anyone help?! it's been 2 days and they seem like they are still not being "acclimated" to the 10 gal tank, but there's only 2 of them in there! when i put my hand in the tank to love live rock they run in fear! =/
     
    xeddyboi420x, Jan 3, 2009
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  2. jason12345

    jason12345 Flamingo Tongue

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    i would test your tank and make shure theres no ammonia and are they breathing really fast? and if not then they should be fine and wait like 2 weeks and see how they are then.
     
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  3. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    they seem like they are breathing fast, but i don't really know how fast they normally breathe... i've tested with API's Saltwater Master kit and there doesn't seem that there's no ammonia.. no nitrates and no nitrites as well...

    pH around 8.0
    salinity 1.026

    i'm stumped... i don't want to lose my first 2 fish!
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How close in comparison are the colors to below 8.0 pH? Are you convincing yourself that it is atleast 8?
     
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  5. bradbeckwith

    bradbeckwith Plankton

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    What is the "twitch thing"? I am looking to put a couple of clowns in my tank.
     
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  6. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    it can be debatable... but i'm pretty sure its at least 7.8-8.0.... is there a problem you think?
     
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  7. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    i've read that the twitch thing is normal... they seem that they have a connection since they are always with each other.... i think that it's a sign of attraction
     
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  8. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes, there could be the answer to your problem. The acidic water could be "burning".
     
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  9. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    how could i raise pH?
     
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  10. missionsix

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