Tired

[The Wedge]

Well a month wasn't long enough to eradicate whatever parasite killed my clowns....cause one died the other day and now the other isn't eating...I'm fed up. Yellow watchan is okay...for now. Flatworms are coming back. Just really tired...

[fishlover49]

You sound so bummed. :scry: Wish I could help. All I can say is hang in there. This hobby is worth it. :ssmile:

[unleashed]

I would treat the flat worms with Flatworm eXit by Salifert. Apart from a few minor losses, my tank did pretty well out of it. Just make sure you follow the dosage to a T.

Also, I would leave your tank fishless for 8-10 weeks to try to eradicate whatever parasite you may have..................

[coachfraley]

I had a similar problem with my tank. My pair of clowns was solid as a rock, but it seemed like every time I tried to add a third fish, something bad would happen...ich, carpet surf, unknown illness. It just seemed like that 3rd "slot" was cursed.

Eventually, I did what Unleashed suggested, and left it alone for a long time. Now I have 4 fish, and everyone is happy!

[The Wedge]

Update...my little black clown is eating and seems to be happy...I'm not gonna jinx him...but seems to be doing well...i have been using Flatworm exit...they still come back in several days...I dont know whats worse...changing 25% of my water twice a week treating them...or just letting them do there thing...

[tim k]

In all the books I have read the one reoccurring suggestion is a quarantine or isolation tank.

Especially when introducing new fish to your system , can save a lot of headaches.

Tim K

[jimpierce]

what a shame. I hope you get it worked out.

[The Wedge]

clowns alright...seems happy fingers cross....the other one could have died from shock...or something else...at least i hope...but the little guy is doing okay...yeah