Dana Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I have 6, the largest of around 10cm is not so hot this morning. Hiding in a cave, struggling to keep upright. Can't see any wounds or spots and he's not skinny. The others appear ok. No recent alterations to tank, last water change 3 days ago of 30%. I'm particular about contaminants. 215 ltr Ar980 All levels are withing acceptable range (high P04 but that's not new) Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 What's the temp of the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 only suggestion is the obvious, another water change... clown loaches are funny. one of mine used to play dead so often and for so long that i'd actually think it was dead. go to take it out of the tank and it would sprite up straight away. weird ass fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Temp is 27. One of the smaller one plays dead at times, but never seen it with this one. ' Just checked levels again. All ok. Ammonia has come a teeny bit but changing water again now. Be gutted to lose him. Aim to keep them and invest in a larger tank when they get bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Aim to keep them and invest in a larger tank when they get bigger. TBH 215L already sounds a bit small for 10cm clowns, if you want to keep them growing and healthy then need room to stretch their fins. What are the dimensions of the tank? I'd suggest rather than waiting until they get big in a small tank, upgrade ASAP, you'll see more steady growth and will be less likely to stunt them. At that size IMO they should have something 4' long at the very least, ideally 6' if you want to keep them on a roll. 27C is on the cooler end of the spectrum for CLs, but unless you've got plenty of aeration and good flow I'm not sure I'd increase it much more. That said, lying on their sides in a cave seems perfectly normal CL behaviour to me. Is there anything else that is making you concerned, cloudy eyes, losing slime coat, etc? Keep up the water changes and feed lightly until ammonia is back steady at zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks and yes, it is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Anyone got a free 4ft tank?? :sml1: :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks and yes, it is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Anyone got a free 4ft tank?? :sml1: :sml1: i got a free 6 foot if you wanna get the crack and bracing repaired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'm intrigued!! Tell me more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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disgustipated Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 a 6 foot tank the same size from greg (best tank maker in auckland) it will cost you around 400 i don't know how much it would cost to get my 6 foot tank repaired. but if you want it, it's yours. i got a 4 foot tank the other day for $1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsam1001 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 only suggestion is the obvious, another water change... clown loaches are funny. one of mine used to play dead so often and for so long that i'd actually think it was dead. go to take it out of the tank and it would sprite up straight away. weird ass fish. I went to a Discus breeder the other day and his Clown Loaches had 'turns' at playing dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Done the math, and a tank upgrade is not in the budget at the mo. Have listed these guys as free to good home on the WTB section. Gutted, but my tank is just too small for them and it's only going to get worse. Such a shame. But better for the fish :tears: And it turns out they were playing dead. I was not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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