Percula Clown Fish... - Page 2

SaltWaterN00b · 06-22-2006, 12:08 PM

Same size, from petland they did not eat they have been in the tank 3 days now (today) so i cant even bring it back. Im going to pick up different food today. Water quality is near where it should be only concern is the Ammonia is 1 color down from 0. The other clown kinda just hangs at the bottom all the time which i read is normal for the first few days. He seems more over the tank when the lights are out.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 06-22-2006, 12:13 PM

I think it may be a problem with the water dif from yours (good) to petlands (proll'y bad very bad quality) How did you acclimate them?

Also sometimes fish get stressed in the move and just die. Were these wild caught or tank bred fish?

SaltWaterN00b · 06-22-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	I think it may be a problem with the water dif from yours (good) to petlands (proll'y bad very bad quality) How did you acclimate them? Also sometimes fish get stressed in the move and just die. Were these wild caught or tank bred fish?

I opened the bag and let it float for 30 mins for temp purposes, Then after the initial 30 mins i added 1 cup of water ever 15 mins for about 45 mins then scooped them out with a net and added them to the tank.

scarf_ace1981 · 06-22-2006, 12:32 PM

it could also have been the fact that they were both the same size. when placed in a new tank the may fight for dominance. i bought my first clowns when i got my rbta about a month ago. i bought a huge one and a tiny one. all three times i bought a small one, the female has been very receptive. i should state the first died because it was weak and the second because i forgot to put the strainer on the mj.

did they look and act differently in petland?

SaltWaterN00b · 06-22-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scarf_ace1981


	it could also have been the fact that they were both the same size. when placed in a new tank the may fight for dominance. i bought my first clowns when i got my rbta about a month ago. i bought a huge one and a tiny one. all three times i bought a small one, the female has been very receptive. i should state the first died because it was weak and the second because i forgot to put the strainer on the mj. did they look and act differently in petland?

A little more active in petland, but not much.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 06-22-2006, 01:04 PM

The difference in the water quality from petlands crap water to your good water may have been too much for the lil guy.

SaltWaterN00b · 06-22-2006, 01:40 PM

That really sux, my wife was so happy when i bought them for her, lets hope the other one is still alive when i get home.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 06-22-2006, 01:45 PM

If you definately want a pair Dr Mac is offering a free Osc pair with orders of 200 I think, so tell the wife you are gonna order some clown fish from him and just order 200 worth of coral LOL then when the pair comes with the coral she's happy and so are you

SaltWaterN00b · 06-22-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	If you definately want a pair Dr Mac is offering a free Osc pair with orders of 200 I think, so tell the wife you are gonna order some clown fish from him and just order 200 worth of coral LOL then when the pair comes with the coral she's happy and so are you

LMAO if only i could, after picking up the light this weeken (hopefully) the skimmer and a pump im dead broke!

**Deanos** · 06-22-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	The difference in the water quality from petlands crap water to your good water may have been too much for the lil guy.

I don't think having any detectable ammonia in a reef tank qualifies as good water.
:Thinking::Thinking:
Add the stress of living in Petland then being transferred doesn't help either.

06-22-2006, 12:08 PM	#11
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	Same size, from petland they did not eat they have been in the tank 3 days now (today) so i cant even bring it back. Im going to pick up different food today. Water quality is near where it should be only concern is the Ammonia is 1 color down from 0. The other clown kinda just hangs at the bottom all the time which i read is normal for the first few days. He seems more over the tank when the lights are out. __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

06-22-2006, 12:13 PM	#12
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,966 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (31)	I think it may be a problem with the water dif from yours (good) to petlands (proll'y bad very bad quality) How did you acclimate them? Also sometimes fish get stressed in the move and just die. Were these wild caught or tank bred fish? __________________ Brendan "So this is how liberty dies, With thunderous applause" Padme Amidala in "Revenge of the Sith" My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

06-22-2006, 12:32 PM	#14
scarf_ace1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Manhattan Posts: 4,856 Reefer Ratings: (67) Friends: (0)	it could also have been the fact that they were both the same size. when placed in a new tank the may fight for dominance. i bought my first clowns when i got my rbta about a month ago. i bought a huge one and a tiny one. all three times i bought a small one, the female has been very receptive. i should state the first died because it was weak and the second because i forgot to put the strainer on the mj. did they look and act differently in petland? __________________ Finch breeder

06-22-2006, 01:04 PM	#16
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,966 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (31)	The difference in the water quality from petlands crap water to your good water may have been too much for the lil guy. __________________ Brendan "So this is how liberty dies, With thunderous applause" Padme Amidala in "Revenge of the Sith" My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

06-22-2006, 01:40 PM	#17
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	That really sux, my wife was so happy when i bought them for her, lets hope the other one is still alive when i get home. __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

06-22-2006, 01:45 PM	#18
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,966 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (31)	If you definately want a pair Dr Mac is offering a free Osc pair with orders of 200 I think, so tell the wife you are gonna order some clown fish from him and just order 200 worth of coral LOL then when the pair comes with the coral she's happy and so are you __________________ Brendan "So this is how liberty dies, With thunderous applause" Padme Amidala in "Revenge of the Sith" My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

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