conniet

Hi
I have a 20 gallon salt tank, have had white specs floating in the water for a while now, did almost full water change 1 1/2 weeks ago new filters and all. the water tests are all good no ammonia, no nitrates etc but woke up to one dead clown yesterday morning and another little fella dead this morning with 1 more looking weak at the knees. Tank population was 4 small clowns and 1 blue damsel. The clowns appear to be breathing hard, open mouths, no evidence of white substance on their bodies. I had a LTA up until 2-3 weeks ago but removed him do to some disturbing behavior which I thought he was dying.........gave to BIL who has 55 gal. tank and he is doing fine there. Anyone can help ?? Can email me directly at sstenter@aol.com Thanks

mollieMollie

I couldn't e-mail but i can tell you here! It could possibly be parasites. If you could send in a picture it might help! P.S. sorry about your fish

Shawnie

sorry for your fishies passing ...im not a sw person but im thinking you changing out the filters and cleaning too much might have put you into a cycle which caused ammonia or nitrites..not having any nitrates means it maybe not have cycled to begin with....and the white specs might be from the water not having enough movement..im sure a sw expert will be along and have more info...

varder

I think the same as Shawnie said, the tank might have not cycled, testing the water should help you determine if it has cycled or if it has even started.

I hope everything turns out fine!!! Good luck!