Clarki Clown problem

timmyus · 06/26/2006, 11:38 AM

Hi guys I need some help I bought a clarki clown and it is not doing well at all. I have him in a quarantine tank since I bought him but he seems to just lie on his side most of the day and he seems to be breathing quite heavily. Some times he would swim around but then do this jerking motion like he is getting a fit or something. He is not scratching his body against anything and I cant see anything visably wrong with him. I check all parameters and aeverything is fine. I dont know what it could be. I thought it might be stressed seeing that he is new but its been more than 48 hours now and he is not improving and also he is not eating anymore. please if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. thanks

CrystalAZ · 06/26/2006, 11:47 AM

I'd go over to the Clownfish/Anemone forum and ask there. I think they also have a sticky post of clown diseases.

Unfortunately sometimes the fish we get are sick before they get to us and there isn't much we can do - and sometimes antibiotics or water changes can help.

Good luck with your fish.

Crystal

timmyus · 06/26/2006, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the reply Crystal

06/26/2006, 11:38 AM	#1
timmyus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 109	Clarki Clown problem Hi guys I need some help I bought a clarki clown and it is not doing well at all. I have him in a quarantine tank since I bought him but he seems to just lie on his side most of the day and he seems to be breathing quite heavily. Some times he would swim around but then do this jerking motion like he is getting a fit or something. He is not scratching his body against anything and I cant see anything visably wrong with him. I check all parameters and aeverything is fine. I dont know what it could be. I thought it might be stressed seeing that he is new but its been more than 48 hours now and he is not improving and also he is not eating anymore. please if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. thanks

06/26/2006, 11:47 AM	#2
CrystalAZ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,130	I'd go over to the Clownfish/Anemone forum and ask there. I think they also have a sticky post of clown diseases. Unfortunately sometimes the fish we get are sick before they get to us and there isn't much we can do - and sometimes antibiotics or water changes can help. Good luck with your fish. Crystal __________________ SAVE THE BRISTLEWORMS! The BPA reminds you that "Bristleworms are our pals." Current Tank Info: Check out my gallery for lots of tank pics

06/26/2006, 11:49 AM	#3
timmyus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 109	Thanks for the reply Crystal