Is my Clown Dieing?

[Vapour1ze]

I have a Oceallaris that is seriously acting a little strange, hes been AWESOME ever since I got him and now he like goes down near the sand bed and kinda gets close to the sand on his one side and rubs through it, like is he itching? or what is he doing? he swims normal besides his normal TWEAKING, like every other couple hours, he'll be like brrrrrrr. if these make any sense to you. ha sorry,

anyone params are good including temp at 78. ?

 

[sk8rreefgeek]

He(she) is probably fine, my B&W does that all the time, like she's making a nest or something.

Rubbing against rocks however might suggest "itching" from a parasite, or ich. but if its just once in a while in the sand, I wouldnt worry

 

[Organics]

My clowns do the same thing against my zoas. Seems to be safe and kind of cute to watch =p

 

[downhillbiker]

are there any small white spots that look like salt on its body.

 

[vanmo92]

My clowns do that every now and then. I am pretty sure it is normal.

 

[Vapour1ze]

there is like one very very small, but it went away i believe... why ?

 

[downhillbiker]

if it comes back in numbers and looks like salt cystals it my be ich. just keep an eye on it. it may be a good idea to feed garlic with your food, just to boost immune system.

 

[DNickell]

A clown behaving oddly is normal. Only worry if they start acting normal.

I thought they were called "clowns" because of their coloration--until I got one. I see mine doing things I can only describe as "play."

 

[Organics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12359793#post12359793 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DNickell
A clown behaving oddly is normal. Only worry if they start acting normal.

I thought they were called "clowns" because of their coloration--until I got one. I see mine doing things I can only describe as "play."

couldn't agree more