Clownfish losing bright color..

[obzezzed350]

hey guys,
I picked up two ocellaris clowns last week and they have been eating both mysis/brine shrimp and spectrum pellets. They stick together and are very active. However, i have noticed one of them is starting to get darker and lose its bright orange color. Ill post a pic. Its blurry but you can compare the two fish. Thanks guys

 

[Neptune420]

No worries, clownfish often turn a darker color as they mature.

 

[obzezzed350]

They are about two inches each and they wont leave each others side for anything....any chance they are paired?

 

[timrandlerv10]

Yes. One in a million. (so you're saying there's a chance...

j/k i would say they were paired, especially if one is changing color/size at a more rapid pace than the other. that doesnt mean they will start spawning right away, but my guess from 1000 miles away with one blurry photo is YES!

good luck,
tim

 

[obzezzed350]

lol i havent mastered how to take tank shots

but your post is credible enough for me!

 

[Huachinango]

Now that's a blury pic!

 

[obzezzed350]

Well, the clown has now gotten dark similar to a maroon clown. Its become more lethargic but it is still eating viciously. LFS said it might be clownfish disease and they recommended a daily fresh water dip. Any advice?

 

[hexedagain]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11590574#post11590574 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by obzezzed350
Well, the clown has now gotten dark similar to a maroon clown. Its become more lethargic but it is still eating viciously. LFS said it might be clownfish disease and they recommended a daily fresh water dip. Any advice?

Research "clownfish disease" or Brooklynella and see what you can find. You should be able to find a link with pictures included.