Clown suddenly on death bed

[Williamthegr88]

The Prazi will take care of flukes, but usually Metro is needed for intestinal parasites. It also needs to be done twice one week apart with a water change in between.

I would suggest, for the future, keeping the fish in QT for 3 weeks so that you have a chance to see any parasites/diseases that might be lurking. You can then treat for that before introducing them to the tank.

Thank you for the info should I treat pazyi and metro at same time or at different times? Or if I don't see any thing wrong don't treat at all?

 

[melypr1985]

yes the blenny looks fine I think I might have some how shocked the clown? Idk she seems to be slowly going back to normal still breathing fast but she is not floating around anymore

I'm not really sure. Anything that might have shocked a clown should have effected the other less hardy fish in the tank as well.... or at least one other fish I would think.

 

[melypr1985]

Thank you for the info should I treat pazyi and metro at same time or at different times? Or if I don't see any thing wrong don't treat at all?

If you want to treat with both at the same time you'll want General Cure by API. It will treat for intestinal worms and flukes at the same time. Personally I would always deworm. I also treat for ick no matter what. It can hide very well and for extended periods of time on some fish. If you can't pull off TTM, then copper or CP would be the next best thing.

 

[Williamthegr88]

If you want to treat with both at the same time you'll want General Cure by API. It will treat for intestinal worms and flukes at the same time. Personally I would always deworm. I also treat for ick no matter what. It can hide very well and for extended periods of time on some fish. If you can't pull off TTM, then copper or CP would be the next best thing.

I'll def invest in getting that and yea I would def think some other fish would be affected she is swimming good now just breathing fast I'll keep an eye on her and if it continues mabe I'll pull her out and treat her in qt

 

[melypr1985]

I'll def invest in getting that and yea I would def think some other fish would be affected she is swimming good now just breathing fast I'll keep an eye on her and if it continues mabe I'll pull her out and treat her in qt

You can always try a Fresh Water dip on her. See if anything falls out. The heavy breathing might be a problem here. The dip might reveal flukes, or it could just help flush out any excess mucus buildup in there that's causing the heavy breathing. worth a shot..

Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes & "Black Ich", Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.

How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.

Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead” during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.

For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.

Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time” until a proper treatment can be done.

Cons/Side Effects - Not a permanent “fix” for any disease, as FW dips are not potent enough to eradicate all of the parasites/worms afflicting the fish. Some fish can have an adverse reaction to a FW dip by appearing unable to maintain their equilibrium once returned to the aquarium. If this happens, hold the fish upright (using latex, nitrile or rubber gloves), and gently glide him through the water (to get saltwater flowing through the gills again). It is also a good idea to place the fish in an acclimation box until he appears “normal”.

 

[Williamthegr88]

You can always try a Fresh Water dip on her. See if anything falls out. The heavy breathing might be a problem here. The dip might reveal flukes, or it could just help flush out any excess mucus buildup in there that's causing the heavy breathing. worth a shot..

Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes & "Black Ich", Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.

How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.

Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead” during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.

For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.

Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time” until a proper treatment can be done.

Cons/Side Effects - Not a permanent “fix” for any disease, as FW dips are not potent enough to eradicate all of the parasites/worms afflicting the fish. Some fish can have an adverse reaction to a FW dip by appearing unable to maintain their equilibrium once returned to the aquarium. If this happens, hold the fish upright (using latex, nitrile or rubber gloves), and gently glide him through the water (to get saltwater flowing through the gills again). It is also a good idea to place the fish in an acclimation box until he appears “normal”.

Awesome info thank-you very much for taking the time to drop some info on me I have never done a freshwater dip I will def do it tomorrow and post what comes of it

 

[melypr1985]

Awesome info thank-you very much for taking the time to drop some info on me I have never done a freshwater dip I will def do it tomorrow and post what comes of it

No prob. Try not to freak out during the dip and cut it short. Most people just get real nervous their first time and only do it for 3 minutes. Try to make it to the full 5.

 

[Williamthegr88]

No prob. Try not to freak out during the dip and cut it short. Most people just get real nervous their first time and only do it for 3 minutes. Try to make it to the full 5.

Lol yea I fell like I would def be one of the people freaking out I'll def try to go full 5 min

 

[Williamthegr88]

No prob. Try not to freak out during the dip and cut it short. Most people just get real nervous their first time and only do it for 3 minutes. Try to make it to the full 5.

So this morning I feed the fish she did not eat and I noticed a white stringy thing hanging from her belly

 

[Humblefish]

So this morning I feed the fish she did not eat and I noticed a white stringy thing hanging from her belly

Internal parasites/intestinal worms

 

[Williamthegr88]

Internal parasites/intestinal worms

Thank you I will be giving the food soak method a shot