Clownfish was missing his tail

[JoshO]

Here are the new tests

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I've not used this test kit but I'd expect to see some colour on the 2 that are clear, even if the result is zero! Did you say it was 2nd hand?

Also with regards to acclimating did you put a small amount of aquarium water into the bag every 5 minutes or so, or did you just go from 25 mins in the bag straight into the aquarium?

 

[Nacole117]

It's been like that when the nitrates where up a little you could see the color but i just assumed that it being clear it was 0. And we pokes tiny holes in the bag after 10 mins

 

[Nacole117]

But no we bought the test kit brand new.

 

[JoshO]

It's been like that when the nitrates where up a little you could see the color but i just assumed that it being clear it was 0. And we pokes tiny holes in the bag after 10 mins

I've never heard of this method before, I'd imagine it could be useful, however 15 minutes in my opinion is not long enough to acclimate fish, especially if the parameters in the bag are significantly different to the aquarium.
Might be worth sending away for your water to be tested professionally!

 

[Nacole117]

Ill collect some to be tested. Thanks!

 

[Mical]

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On your nitrate & ammonia tests you are doing something wrong. You should have some color - NOT clear.

 

[Nacole117]

Hmm well im adding the correct amount of water and drops. Ill reread the instructions see if im doing something I'm not supposed to. Maybe add the drops first then water?

 

[JoshO]

On your nitrate & ammonia tests you are doing something wrong. You should have some color - NOT clear.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought so! I'd have a good look at the instructions again and make sure you're doing it correctly. What test kit is it? Is it specifically for saltwater??

 

[JoshO]

Hmm well im adding the correct amount of water and drops. Ill reread the instructions see if im doing something I'm not supposed to. Maybe add the drops first then water?

Usually always water first

 

[Glott3133]

How big is the clown that you have? You may try getting one that is slightly larger or at least the same size. Keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't locking mouths. A lot of times they work it out, but the dominant one may just be a bully. You'll have to check it out as you put him in the tank.

 

[Nacole117]

Thats the way ive been doing it and yes its a saltwater test kit

 

[Cell]

Did you forget to add drops from the 2nd bottle on the nitrate and ammonia tests perhaps?

 

[Nacole117]

The clown i still have is maybe an inch long

 

[JoshO]

Thats the way ive been doing it and yes its a saltwater test kit

Just rechecked the image lol, my bad!

 

[Nacole117]

No i don't them one at a time the nitrate takes 10 drops thats why its a little higher than the others and ammonia is 8 drops

 

[Mical]

Hmm well im adding the correct amount of water and drops. Ill reread the instructions see if im doing something I'm not supposed to. Maybe add the drops first then water?

Check the API manual besides the amount of water & # of drops, some tests require a # of minutes to wait.

 

[JoshO]

How big is the clown that you have? You may try getting one that is slightly larger or at least the same size. Keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't locking mouths. A lot of times they work it out, but the dominant one may just be a bully. You'll have to check it out as you put him in the tank.

Not here to start a disagreement but I'd maybe wait for the current clown to establish itself as dominant and then add a much smaller "male" a few months down the line adding a 2nd possible female will only result in another death

 

[JoshO]

No i don't them one at a time the nitrate takes 10 drops thats why its a little higher than the others and ammonia is 8 drops

Is it the API kit?

 

[Nacole117]

Ill check it to see the wait time.

 

[Nacole117]

Yes its api and okay ill wait a little while to get another clown