Clownfish twitching

[2000se]

Hey guys/gals
I'd like your opinions on this ...I am 90% the way through TTM (2 days left) and I've noticed my clownfish twitching randomly. I've tried to post a few videos of it, one where is seems normal and the second where I was able to catch the twitching. It is a SA-Fancy white extreme and was shipped to me from TN.

Water is 1.025 SG, 78F and has no detectable amounts of ammonia etc...I guess since it is only maybe 1 inch long in a 5 gallon bucket. New salt water every 2 days.

On the 2nd and 4th transfer I dosed prazi at 1mL/4Gallons.

At first I thought it might the heater and some leaking voltage but it is brand new. (Not that a new one can't be broken). However it seems as if it only does it when I turn OFF the air stone to feed. I've watched the fish and with the air stone running I haven't seen it twitch. (At least I have not seen it, only when off)

I am worried and perplexed. What do you guys think? Other wise it seems pretty healthy..

oh, and sorry for the vertical : |

First :

https://youtu.be/9dcZ3a5w6G8

Second:

https://youtu.be/WdeQOC7GfVU

 

[CoralsAddiction]

He looks healthy. What he was doing in the second video is normal. Some clowns, including my female, like to stir up sand especially near their home. Your clown was exhibiting similar, if not the same, behavior.

 

[2000se]

Relieving news - It's going into long term QT this Tuesday.
I will feel even better when I stop relocating it every 2 days. I'm sure it will too. Thanks for the reassuring news.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

No problem. I also noticed that he tried to move air tubing. That goes hand in hand with the behavior I described above. He looks a little restless but should settle down when your TTM is done and he's in a bigger tank.
Here's what he would be doing in a tank with sand (not my video or clown)
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[2000se]

It does seems a little restless doesn't it. I have a 3 year old in my main display tank just like it. Although twice the size. Think they'll pair up?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

They should pair up. If you have a clear breeding container you can isolate the new clown for a day so that the current resident clown can get used to him before making contact. They are sold at Petco and petsmart for $6-$7 usually.

 

[ThRoewer]

Did you give this fish a formalin bath?
It is the one thing I would never skip with a clownfish.
If not done yet, do it before you move him to the QT.

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[2000se]

2 Questions:
Curious, I can order the formalin ms from pet solutions, but my local shop has "quickcure" with is formalin and malachite correct? Would that also work? I just want to do what is right without killing it (or myself) .This is poison no doubt.

Secondary question, If I do a 2 gallon bath, what do I do with the bath water afterwards?

 

[2000se]

you know what to heck with it...I'm ordering the Formalin MS - <<-- Just ordered

Another question - think 1 gallon is plenty of water for this fish for the bath?

And do you think one bath will be fine?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Yes 1 gallon is enough. That's how I do it. Video below. Many people who do TTM also do formalin baths in between transfers.

 

[2000se]

Thanks for all the info here you guys/gals. Think one bath is enough?