sick clown?

[dmh41532]

Eight days ago, I purchased two ocellaris clowns. After almost a week they started eating, the larger one well, the smaller one, okay. The smaller one staying at the top, today, I noticed it starting to turn on its side. It doesn't stay like the long, but I'm a little concerned.

 

[Fragman4]

does it stay on its side when its near the larger one? If so it is a sign of submission. If you see it start shaking a bit that is normal. You might also have a case of swim bladder.

 

[dmh41532]

no, it's not showing signs of submission. I mean, the larger one swims to it and, and the smaller one will shake at it. If I do have a case of swim bladder, what, if anything can be done?

 

[worm5406]

Can you take a picture or video of it.

 

[Fragman4]

Swim bladder has to run its course. People have fed purée peas but i have never tried it so i cant recommend it. See if you can grab a video

 

[dmh41532]

yes, I can get a video. just a thought...it's in QT, so I can observe it eating and monitor for problems. It will only take flakes, I've noticed it missing a lot of the food. So I'm guessing it could be ingesting air.