I've recently added 9 baby clowns to the existing school of 9, making a total of 18.
Whilst feeding them, I noticed one or two of the new and older clowns flashing (rubbing the side of their body against the gravel) - is this a sign of ich?
I just tested the water param, it seems OK with 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite and 20 Nitrate, pH is 6.0.
Is there anything I can do in the mean time? I have fed the fish more frequently since adding the new clowns, I am thinking of doing a water change later today.
Clowns flashing
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It probably is a sign of external parasites, which is most likely to be ich.
You can be aggressive and treat for ich now before it becomes a major problem. IMO, waiting for ich spots to appear makes the fish suffer more. You should decide on a treatment method and get on this right away.
Good luck and Next time please try to quarantine the new loaches before adding them to your main tank.
You can be aggressive and treat for ich now before it becomes a major problem. IMO, waiting for ich spots to appear makes the fish suffer more. You should decide on a treatment method and get on this right away.
Good luck and Next time please try to quarantine the new loaches before adding them to your main tank.
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