Quarantine 101
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TippyToeX
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Thanks for the info Nicole! 
Well, today is a day I was rather dreading. I need to stick my hand in the tank (with gloves on mind you) to clean some algae up. The is a fine mist (now that the light has been up) on the acrylic and it's messing up my view of Charlie & Lucy. I have a water change on the books for tonight, so I think I will do it then. It should be best (I believe) to clean the glass after the lights have been out and the are resting.
Here are two pictures from this afternoon.
You can see the algae I am talking about on the acrylic in this pic.
Well, today is a day I was rather dreading. I need to stick my hand in the tank (with gloves on mind you) to clean some algae up. The is a fine mist (now that the light has been up) on the acrylic and it's messing up my view of Charlie & Lucy. I have a water change on the books for tonight, so I think I will do it then. It should be best (I believe) to clean the glass after the lights have been out and the are resting.
Here are two pictures from this afternoon.
You can see the algae I am talking about on the acrylic in this pic.
NicoleC
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The other day I was cleaning the glass, doing a water change and even adding a thin layer of sand -- including around their host where they like to fan it away. Wondered why the clowns weren't checking me out like they usually do, then realized they were spawning the whole time. 
Sorry guys!
CB clowns are the best
Yet, they'll stop spawning for food. No wonder they are so fat.
Sorry guys!CB clowns are the best
Yet, they'll stop spawning for food. No wonder they are so fat.
TippyToeX
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I hope to have some good pictures tomorrow. I cleaned the tank from top to bottom tonight. Got the little spattering of algae off the walls, cleaned up any spec of left over food or waste. Ran some fresh carbon and cleaned up the viewing panels.
About a 10 gallon water change in all. Not all at once though. I didn't want to stress the clowns out too much. I did as Nicole suggested and cleaned the walls of the tank while they ate their morning meal. They really could have cared less that my hand was in there. After that meal I did a 5 gallon water change. Cleaning any left over food up, and any floating algae bits that got dislodged.
Then I just finished another 5 gallon water change to pick up anything that had settled from the change early today. Added the fresh carbon, a new air stone and am pleased with how everything looks.
This is the half way point of the quarantine. 3 weeks in total.
About a 10 gallon water change in all. Not all at once though. I didn't want to stress the clowns out too much. I did as Nicole suggested and cleaned the walls of the tank while they ate their morning meal. They really could have cared less that my hand was in there. After that meal I did a 5 gallon water change. Cleaning any left over food up, and any floating algae bits that got dislodged.
Then I just finished another 5 gallon water change to pick up anything that had settled from the change early today. Added the fresh carbon, a new air stone and am pleased with how everything looks.
This is the half way point of the quarantine. 3 weeks in total.
TippyToeX
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They both had a huge appetite this morning. More then I have ever seen. I guess the water changes yesterday really perked them up.
Charlie didn't want his picture taken this morning. Every time I'd get him in focus he would swoop down into the bowl and I'd miss him. Lucy on the other hand was looking right at me. I'll try to get some more pictures later. I think the flash really upsets them after awhile.
Charlie didn't want his picture taken this morning. Every time I'd get him in focus he would swoop down into the bowl and I'd miss him. Lucy on the other hand was looking right at me. I'll try to get some more pictures later. I think the flash really upsets them after awhile.
Spiffyguy
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Quick question. I am setting up my QT tank. Plan on 10 gallon with AC 50 filter and 50 watt heater. Also plan on just using normal NO strip light. Will out some black construction paper on the 3 sides to help seclude the tank.
The clowns I am looking at right now are from a local breeder. she said in about a month the clowns will be ready. So what sort of treatment should be down with captive breed clowns. I am guessing the should be fairly clean and healthy. Would I still need to to dips or a hypo treatment. Or just keep them in the QT tank for 4-6 weeks and get them aclimated to me.
Also with the filter I plan on using the sponge in my main tank for about a week to get it good and bacteria filled. For water changes is it better to take water from the tank or use fresh salt?
Thanks.
The clowns I am looking at right now are from a local breeder. she said in about a month the clowns will be ready. So what sort of treatment should be down with captive breed clowns. I am guessing the should be fairly clean and healthy. Would I still need to to dips or a hypo treatment. Or just keep them in the QT tank for 4-6 weeks and get them aclimated to me
.Also with the filter I plan on using the sponge in my main tank for about a week to get it good and bacteria filled. For water changes is it better to take water from the tank or use fresh salt?
Thanks.
NicoleC
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Spiffyguy,
If you have a chance to the breeding setup and broodstock, you can judge for yourself. If the broodstock and babies are healthy and plump with no sign of illness, then (like most marine fish breeders) your chances of getting healthy stock are excellent. In that case, I would just isolate them for 4-6 weeks and use the time ot train them to hand feed, get used to you and your schedule, and watch for any signs of illness.
If you don't get to see the setup, I would probably assume the clowns are healthy and just isolate them. Do go see the setup if she permits; tanks full of baby clowns are SO cute
I would use water from the main tank -- it will also get them acclimated to your normal tank conditions.
If you have a chance to the breeding setup and broodstock, you can judge for yourself. If the broodstock and babies are healthy and plump with no sign of illness, then (like most marine fish breeders) your chances of getting healthy stock are excellent. In that case, I would just isolate them for 4-6 weeks and use the time ot train them to hand feed, get used to you and your schedule, and watch for any signs of illness.
If you don't get to see the setup, I would probably assume the clowns are healthy and just isolate them. Do go see the setup if she permits; tanks full of baby clowns are SO cute
I would use water from the main tank -- it will also get them acclimated to your normal tank conditions.
TippyToeX
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Well, Lucy and Charlie have been with me now for a month! I'll post some recent pictures tomorrow. I just wanted to update and say that they are both doing really well. Eating like champs of course.
I hope my LTA keeps up it's recent behavior because as of today it stuck it's foot into the sand. I was concerned that it wouldn't do so in time for the clowns to be added. I just hope all stays this way. I know they don't need the anemone and would be just as happy with the orange bowl but still, I am hopeful for the three of them to work out.
I just wanted to update and say that they are both doing really well. Eating like champs of course.I hope my LTA keeps up it's recent behavior because as of today it stuck it's foot into the sand. I was concerned that it wouldn't do so in time for the clowns to be added. I just hope all stays this way. I know they don't need the anemone and would be just as happy with the orange bowl but still, I am hopeful for the three of them to work out.
NicoleC
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I was just wondering how these little guys were doing. It's good to hear they are well and don't have much longer in QT.
The yellow bowl is too funny My clowns spent one (apparently) blissfully happy evening in a BTA... then went back to their frogspawn and haven't wandered since. I heard of one pair of clowns that hosted in a tea cup -- when I had to move mine into hypo I gave them coffee mugs and they seemed happy with those. Of course, my reef tank would look a little funny with red coffee mugs in it... but they really aren't that picky.
Truthfully, the bowl is rather nice -- it mimics the shape of an anemone a bit, and I wonder if that made them feel more comfortable at first?
The yellow bowl is too funny
My clowns spent one (apparently) blissfully happy evening in a BTA... then went back to their frogspawn and haven't wandered since. I heard of one pair of clowns that hosted in a tea cup -- when I had to move mine into hypo I gave them coffee mugs and they seemed happy with those. Of course, my reef tank would look a little funny with red coffee mugs in it... but they really aren't that picky.Truthfully, the bowl is rather nice -- it mimics the shape of an anemone a bit, and I wonder if that made them feel more comfortable at first?
TippyToeX
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LOL I could see some clowns swishing around in a tea cup! Too cute. I guess it's a smooth surface just like how some breeders use terra cotta pots or tiles for breeding.
I agree, I think it mimics the shape of an anemone and is a safe feeling for them. I'm glad I was given the advice to add one to the QT tank.
Here are three pictures a friend took the other day. I love the last one the most.
Lucy
Charlie - Fins looking so much better too!
I guess it's a smooth surface just like how some breeders use terra cotta pots or tiles for breeding.I agree, I think it mimics the shape of an anemone and is a safe feeling for them. I'm glad I was given the advice to add one to the QT tank.
Here are three pictures a friend took the other day. I love the last one the most.
Lucy
Charlie - Fins looking so much better too!
TippyToeX
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I am very happy to see how well and how quickly it has healed. I'm also happy that they seem to have the dominance issues worked out. I haven't see Charlie need to shake up to Lucy in a long time now. Lucy hasn't been picking at him either. I hope there is not too much of a reestablishment when they are placed into the display tank.
I'm also happy that they seem to have the dominance issues worked out. I haven't see Charlie need to shake up to Lucy in a long time now. Lucy hasn't been picking at him either. I hope there is not too much of a reestablishment when they are placed into the display tank.
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