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Brooklynella is quite rare in captive bred clowns, is Pinky wild caught, or did you get them from a reputable breeder?

coral8 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:23 am Brooklynella is quite rare in captive bred clowns, is Pinky wild caught, or did you get them from a reputable breeder?

I've heard that a major supplier of tank-bred clowns has been having some issues lately, which has led to certain shops stopping their purchases due to losses.

That's strange. I find it odd that this could happen, even if it is somewhat contagious. Such a shame, really.

coral8 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:23 am Brooklynella is quite rare in captive bred clowns, is Pinky wild caught, or did you get them from a reputable breeder?

No, my clown is tank bred. This morning wasn't great, still rapid breathing and sitting at the bottom of the tank, not looking good at all.

RIP Pinky. I'm still in shock, I woke up this morning and she was gone. I've looked everywhere, under every rock, in every crevice, but there's no sign of her. I'm worried the shrimps or even that sneaky red eyed crab might have got to her. On a more positive note, Perky seems to be thriving. She's swimming around happily and seems to be enjoying the tank to herself. I think I'll wait a few weeks before adding anything else, just to make sure everything is stable and there are no more nasty surprises waiting for me. Thanks again for all your help and advice, it's been really appreciated.