Brook issue here

[Dawneme]

Hi so my pair of clownfish have brook, theyre still on early stage mucus appearing on some parts not far gone yet, i heard to use formalin as treatment, is there any other alternative treatment?

And for the fallowing part, is it necessary? I know what i said is dumb but, my rocks have pretty deep and narrow crevices that the blenny usually hides in, and in order to get them out is by tearing down the whole scape

And also does brook latch to rocks and corals??

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi so my pair of clownfish have brook, theyre still on early stage mucus appearing on some parts not far gone yet, i heard to use formalin as treatment, is there any other alternative treatment?

And for the fallowing part, is it necessary? I know what i said is dumb but, my rocks have pretty deep and narrow crevices that the blenny usually hides in, and in order to get them out is by tearing down the whole scape

And also does brook latch to rocks and corals??

Start with a prolonged 60 minute bath of ruby rally pro then at a lower concentration in a quarantine tank. The longer the fish are exposed to the treatment, the more effective it will be at eliminating this issue.
Since a formalin solution is often not available for use, temporary relief can be achieved by giving the fish a FW bath or dip in water same temperature as display tank. Even though this treatment will not cure the disease, it can help to remove some of the parasites, as well as reduce the amount of mucus in the gills to assist with respiration problems. Ruby takes a little longer and initial treatment generally takes 2-3 days to really start going to work.
Please post a pic or two under white light intensity to confirm what you are seeing

 

[Dawneme]

this is the best i can get
Little white-ish on its back
The other clown hasnt shown any sign of it yet

 

[Jay Hemdal]

this is the best i can get
Little white-ish on its back
The other clown hasnt shown any sign of it yet

Sorry - those pics are too pixelated to see anything. Are these wild caught clowns? They look like they are. if so, Brooklynella is most commonly seen in those, versus captive raised. Brooklynella does not have a "resting stage" like ich does, so keeping the tank fishless for a month will cause it to die out.

 

[Dawneme]

Those are captive bred designee clowns

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Those are captive bred designee clowns

Well, Ruby Reef Rally Pro would be a safe option for treatment if it is Brook. If you can post a clear video, I might be able to use that to make a better diagnosis of this issue.....

 

[Dawneme]

Sorry but uh how do i post video here ??

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Sorry but uh how do i post video here ??

Most people find uploading a public YouTube video and then linking that here works best

 

[Dawneme]

Like this?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Like this?

Yes, that video worked fine.

The affected clown is breathing fast and has that diffuse mucus on its back. It is also swimming a bit "stilted". That all seems to point to Brooklynella.

Can you get Ruby Reef Rally Pro in Indonesia?

 

[Dawneme]

I unfortunately cant find a lfs or store here who sells that here

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I unfortunately cant find a lfs or store here who sells that here

Can you get formalin? It isn't really safe to use in a home, but that is really the only other option.

 

[Dawneme]

Yes i think some of pharmacy sells them
Whats the guide on the usage?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Yes i think some of pharmacy sells them
Whats the guide on the usage?

You need pure formalin, which is 35% formaldehyde gas in solution. You need to use goggles and gloves, and avoid breathing the fumes.

You can try a 45 minute dip with good aeration. In a bucket of water add 0.57 milliliters of formalin. Dip the fish and then move it to a clean tank.

One other dose is 25 ppm in a treatment tank. To dose that amount, you multiply the tank volume in gallons by 25 and then divide by 264. So - for a ten gallon tank you would add 10 * 25 / 264 = 0.95 milliliters of formalin. The tank must be aerated well. You need to change the water after 24 hours and redose.

 

[Dawneme]

Ahh oke thanks, also does brook latch to rocks and corals like uronema too?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Ahh oke thanks, also does brook latch to rocks and corals like uronema too?

No, not quite the same. Uronema can be a free-living protozoan, feeding on uneaten food and bacteria. Brooklynella is an obligate fish parasite and it doesn't have a resting stage like ich does. Brooklynella is able to move through the water to infect other fish though, so anything "wet" has the potential of carrying it around.