Lazy, Crazy, or Sick??

[starbelly]

Young tankbred false percula is "resting" against intake at top left of 12g nanocube. He moves away when I attempt to check on him by lifting the lid or when one of the snails crawls up into that area. He left the area to eat. He swims away periodically then returns to lay on the intake. He is the only fish with a skunk shrimp and a couple of corals. Water parameters are good - 0 on ammonia and nitrite. Anybody have any ideas?? Thanks!

 

[lion_crazz]

Just sounds like a new clownfish to a tank being shy and lazy.

 

[promisetbg]

Have you upgraded from the stock pump in your JBJ..it is pretty inadequate for oxygenation and circulation.I upgraded to a MJ 900 in mine.How long has this tank been set up and are you running all that junk that came with the tank..the rings,sponges etc?How much LR and LS do you have? And what are your readings for PH,SG. ,Amm. ,PO4,and Alk?
And WELCOME to SWF.com!

 

[starbelly]

Thanks for the welcome! I have not upgraded the pump. I did notice that the circulation is pretty weak. The fish expert at LFS told me it should be fine as it is or that I can turn it up. I would be interested in upgrading to a better one. There are 12 lb of LR that were labelled "premium" and "cured" in the tank (they are crawling with bristleworms). There is only a very light layer of sand, enough to cover the bottom glass only.
I don't have anything to measure SG. LFS told me I don't need one. But they told me I will need to top off with fresh DI or RO eventually, so I will go and get one. Tank has been set up for only a couple of weeks. I got premixed water and LR from store, waited a day to add the "cleaning crew" then a week before adding fish. The store checked the water sample I brought in and said it was fine. Corals look good, but fish looks worse today. He appears to have more slime shedding now and seems weak, but still able to get off of intake and came off of it all night.
I will get a test kit for the rest of those parameters and be back. LFS store told me I didn't need that because they would always check my water for free. If only I lived with them! Ha.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by Starbelly
Thanks for the welcome! I have not upgraded the pump. I did notice that the circulation is pretty weak. The fish expert at LFS told me it should be fine as it is or that I can turn it up. I would be interested in upgrading to a better one. There are 12 lb of LR that were labelled "premium" and "cured" in the tank (they are crawling with bristleworms). There is only a very light layer of sand, enough to cover the bottom glass only.
I am not sure I would be trusting this LFS anymore. I would definitely upgrade to a larger pump. The flow in those tanks is not good at all.
Originally Posted by Starbelly
I don't have anything to measure SG. LFS told me I don't need one. But they told me I will need to top off with fresh DI or RO eventually, so I will go and get one. Tank has been set up for only a couple of weeks. I got premixed water and LR from store, waited a day to add the "cleaning crew" then a week before adding fish. The store checked the water sample I brought in and said it was fine. Corals look good, but fish looks worse today. He appears to have more slime shedding now and seems weak, but still able to get off of intake and came off of it all night.
You definitely need something to check the SG. Another mistake by LFS. Also, no fish or clean-up crew should have been added to the tank. It probably is not even finished cycling yet.
Originally Posted by Starbelly
I will get a test kit for the rest of those parameters and be back. LFS store told me I didn't need that because they would always check my water for free. If only I lived with them! Ha.
You should have a test kit to test ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, and kH, as well as either a hydrometer or refractometer.
A hydrometer is cheaper, but MUCH more inaccurate. A refractometer is more expensive but always accurate. You can get a hydrometer for $10 and a refractometer for $50.