my clownfish isnt doing to well... =[

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by JCREEK, Jul 9, 2008.

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  1. JCREEK

    JCREEK Plankton

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    that is so sad =[ im really sorry!
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I may be the only one who thinks so, but I think that 6 fish in a four week old tank is waaaaaaay too much. I would let your tank stabalize for at least another month or more before adding more fish.
     
  4. fishpoop

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    it is sad but nature takes its course and the male is now turning into a female and the juvenille is now becoming a mature male. very cool
     
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    Sorry for your loss....
     
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    You may be correct. I know damsels are hearty, but I thought most clowns were also hearty too. We're still beginners, and we should probably slow down; I don't want to see another fish die by our hands.
     
  7. fishpoop

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    it depends if the clown was captive bred or not. if not then no chance being able to keep one unless the tank is older or you are more experianced.

    if captive bred they are or can be quite hardy. as long as everything is cycled and you have all the right equipment. yet thats with any marine fish :cheesy: