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[fish n ont]

Just upgraded from a 55gal to a 92 about 3 weeks ago, the change went without a hitch..the 55 had no fish, just coral. I added 2 clowns and a small seabay anenome 3 days ago. Since the addition the clowns have not eaten and seem to hang out towards the back of the tank about mid-level facing upwards. I have read that this is not good. All levels are good. Last night I added a small Naso, eating this morning but loves to hang out in the same spot. I noticed there is a reflection (of the fish) visable to me possibly by them? Is this potentially the reason or is there more to it?

 

[fish n ont]

one clown now just about dead..no explanation...all levels fine.

 

[greatfullreefer]

Sorry for your loss

Please humor us and post your levels anyway PH, Ammonia, TrItes and TrAtes Temp, Salinity...you know the drill ...adding the Naso may have been a mistake..when a fish looks unhealty in a new tank especially a clown(one of the hardiest fish), the last thing you want to do is add another fish that is sensitive and prone to disease such as a tang.

 

[fish n ont]

you are probably right, we'll have to see how the tang does, Ammonia 0, Nitrate 0, Nitrite 0 Ph 8.4 Silinity 1.022. Something is definitely wrong though, I just got back from dinner and my cleaner wrasse is going crazy, I mean swimming upside down into the rocks...what the -!#$??
I really don't know what to do...everything seems fine? Please help!

 

[debbie g]

Did you allow the tank to cycle before adding the fish?

 

[fish n ont]

Yes, tank cycled completely, Tang is doing great so is all inverts, I think the fact that the clowns didn't eat right from the start tells me there was a problem right from the lfs. One clown is still alive, looks to be suffering a bit, hanging out on the top. All levels still perfect.

 

[boomper]

what sort of acclimation procedure did you use. If you didnt acclimate long enough this could also be the problem.