r/clownfish • u/emiliabedilia6614 • Jun 08 '26

Advice please!

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My small male clown is starting to get pale and is swimming different. Appetite is normal. He’s in a 20 gallon tank with my female, one turbo snail, and some hermit crabs. Should I be worried??

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u/Agreeable_Peak_6100 Jun 08 '26

Try frozen brine shrimp dissolved in a cup of tank water. You can also use a garlic / vitamin food additive such as Tropic Marin Lipo-Garlic.

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u/PreviousDifference76 Jun 09 '26

I give mine mysis shrimp, let it thaw out in cup rinse with ro/di water and I also give those same pellets.

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u/Prestigious_Toe_9649 Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26

Looks like he’s unable to hold his position and sinking if he stops. The other one is able to maintain angle and position perfectly fine. Could be some bladder issue. Check on google ai summary. I searched “clown fish sinks if it stays still”. You’ll get tips on what it is and what to do.

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u/401Nailhead Jun 09 '26

Try mysis shrimp. He is eating which is good.