I know this is probably one of the most common questions, but I have been digging the interent for hours, eyes are strained and I can't figure it out. My clownfish has a few white spots and patches on one side of her body. None on fins. She's been breathing fast since yesterday and sitting around more, but other then that acting normal. I started noticing a white spot yesterday and thought it might be sand because she digs a lot. But I think im definitely seeing more today. I'm so confused. None of my other fish have it at all, and aren't breathing fast. It looks more like flukes from pictures I've seen more then any of the other diseases but ive never encountered a reef tank disease before. My other Clown is acting normal as well. I have her in a QT take for now. Well actually just a tank i had laying around and filled with my display tanks water, and an old sponge filter i had laying around. I actually had a QT cycling but the perameters are out of wack still(right when i need it). I tried a freshwater dip but she started laying on her side and almost stopped breathing so i freaked and took her out. Maybe lasted a minute, so not enough. She's back in the quarantine tank and has been normal for the last couple of hours. Has been less lazy actually and is swimming like a clown again, instead of sitting around. Also ive had her for about 3 weeks no issues. I bought her from someone rehoming her with a clown goby and the goby doesnt have any issues. I also got my other clownfish shortly after from a fish store. Is there any way something couldve lay doormant in him? He has no white spots, and isnt breathing fast. I'm so stressed. Also will my clown be ok In this tank for the meantime with just water changes and sponge filter? I dont want to make it worse. Also I circled the spots because theres some bubbles/algae/waste floating around In that tank that make it hard to tell a difference. Tried to include as much info as I can.
Calcium: 460 ppm
Mag: 1200
Kh: 10
Phosphate: 0 ppm
Ph: 8.2
Nitrate: 2 ppm
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Salinity: 1.023
Temp: 78°F
Calcium: 460 ppm
Mag: 1200
Kh: 10
Phosphate: 0 ppm
Ph: 8.2
Nitrate: 2 ppm
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Salinity: 1.023
Temp: 78°F