Iowa Clown
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Hello. I recently moved across the country, which meant I had to take down my aquarium, get rid of my fish, and then start over. I set up my 37 gallon aquarium approximately seven weeks ago, and I let it cycle for five weeks. It tested the water throughout the time to make sure that it was actually cycling. I added my first fish two weeks ago. They are two clownfish and a firefish. I had all of these species before I moved, so I am familiar with them. They have been doing great, and during the past two weeks I've been doing a 25% water change every 3-4 days and checking the parameters.
Today, though, I noticed my firefish flashing a few times and swimming a little bit "jerky"--something I've never seen this firefish or my previous one do--and I immediately looked for any signs of ich. I cannot see any on the firefish or on my clownfish. I also thought the firefish's gills looked more red than usual.
I also have not seen the clownfish bothering the firefish. I tested the water, and the parameters were as follows: Ph 8.0, Nitrites 0, Ammonia between 0 and .25, and Nitrates between 10 and 20 (sorry I can't be more specific on the ammonia and nitrates--I have difficulty distinguishing the minute color variations). I immediately put some Ammo-lock in the tank and did a 25% water change.
Any ideas about what could be causing this? Is it a latent case of ich? Ammonia poisoning? This seems awfully low for it to be ammonia, though I don't know. I would appreciate any insights you might have. Thanks.
Today, though, I noticed my firefish flashing a few times and swimming a little bit "jerky"--something I've never seen this firefish or my previous one do--and I immediately looked for any signs of ich. I cannot see any on the firefish or on my clownfish. I also thought the firefish's gills looked more red than usual.
I also have not seen the clownfish bothering the firefish. I tested the water, and the parameters were as follows: Ph 8.0, Nitrites 0, Ammonia between 0 and .25, and Nitrates between 10 and 20 (sorry I can't be more specific on the ammonia and nitrates--I have difficulty distinguishing the minute color variations). I immediately put some Ammo-lock in the tank and did a 25% water change.
Any ideas about what could be causing this? Is it a latent case of ich? Ammonia poisoning? This seems awfully low for it to be ammonia, though I don't know. I would appreciate any insights you might have. Thanks.
