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What is the reason why the clownfish doesn't open its mouth? What should I do?

Anyuan
Practicing veterinary physician
Self-adaptation: Clownfish just bought home, do not open their mouths, it may be because they have not yet adapted to the new environment, breeders can wait for them to adapt. | | Raise the water temperature: It may also be because the water temperature is too low. Clownfish like a little higher water temperature. The breeder needs to raise the water temperature to 26-27 ℃. | | Change the water immediately: It may also be because the water quality is too poor, if there is too much dirt in the water, they will not open their mouths to eat, and the breeder needs to change the water immediately.
What is the reason why the clownfish doesn't open its mouth? What should I do?

One, by oneself get used to

1, reason: Clownfish just bought when coming home, can appear the circumstance that does not open one's mouth, basically be because they just arrived at a new environment, incommensurate. It is also possible to be frightened or pursued, and there will be no opening of the mouth.

2. Solution: The breeder can first ensure that the living environment of the clownfish is comfortable, and ensure that the surrounding environment is quiet, so that they can recover by themselves. If you have just bought a clown fish, you can starve for three days first, and then open your mouth with a good year shrimp, which is not only easy to digest, but also not easy to carry parasites.

2. Raise the water temperature

1. Reason: Clown fish don't eat because the water temperature is too low. They are tropical fish and like a little higher water temperature. If the water temperature is too low, they will stop eating and reduce their activity.

2. Solution: The breeder needs to slowly raise the water temperature to 26-27 ℃. If conditions permit, a heating rod can be installed to keep the water temperature constant.

3. Change the water

immediately 1. Reason: Clownfish like acidic water. If the water in the tank is alkaline or the water in the tank deteriorates, they will not eat.

2. Solution: The breeder needs to control the PH value between 8.0 and 8.5. It is better to change the water once every 2-3 days to ensure clean water quality. If conditions permit, a circulating filtration system can be installed to reduce the frequency of water change and keep the water quality stable.

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