Clown with white spots

[drdripp]

Hello,

I’m new to saltwater aquariums and got these (2 farmed clowns) fish last week. Today, I noticed the black one has some white spots on it. I’ve attached pictures below.

I added the fish to the tank Jun 1, a day after starting the filter and adding sand (with live bacteria). Temperature is at 80 F, salinity at 1.022 specific gravity. I’ve been adding two capfuls a day of Seachem Stability as per the aquarium shop’s suggestion, in order to cycle the tank faster (every day from Jun 2-10). I would appreciate any help!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello,

I’m new to saltwater aquariums and got these (2 farmed clowns) fish last week. Today, I noticed the black one has some white spots on it. I’ve attached pictures below.

I added the fish to the tank Jun 1, a day after starting the filter and adding sand (with live bacteria). Temperature is at 80 F, salinity at 1.022 specific gravity. I’ve been adding two capfuls a day of Seachem Stability as per the aquarium shop’s suggestion, in order to cycle the tank faster (every day from Jun 2-10). I would appreciate any help!

Looking at eyes, may be neobendenia flukes. Start with 5 minute freshwater dip same temperature as display tank which will offer fish temporary relief and dislodge some of the flukes assuming they are.
What is ammonia level in the tank and are you treating with any medication currently?

 

[drdripp]

Hello, thank you for the reply. I’m thinking you’re right about them bring flukes. I did a freshwater dip as you specified and the white parts fell off. It is back in the display tank now. I have not medicated them with anything, but I ordered some Prazipro that should come tomorrow. I’m told it may slow down cycling in my tank because it can kill nitrifying bacteria. Is there a chance that freshwater dips can rectify the fluke problem entirely?

Two of the images are in the freshwater in a bowl, two are after I put it back into the display tank.

 

[drdripp]

Hello, thank you for the reply. I’m thinking you’re right about them bring flukes. I did a freshwater dip as you specified and the white parts fell off. It is back in the display tank now. I have not medicated them with anything, but I ordered some Prazipro that should come tomorrow. I’m told it may slow down cycling in my tank because it can kill nitrifying bacteria. Is there a chance that freshwater dips can rectify the fluke problem entirely?

Two of the images are in the freshwater in a bowl, two are after I put it back into the display tank.

Ammonia level is safe according to my Seachem indicator.