Clownfish. Ich?

[Nick Palladino]

The fish's mouth is suddenly always open.

 

[Badilac]

I say that is Brook and NOT ich.

Brooklynella

Brooklynella hostilis (updated 6-9-2023) What You Need To Know: * This is most often seen with clownfish, but it can afflict other fish (usually in the gills) as well. When a clownfish has Brook, the skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off. Which is actually excess white mucous coming...

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Here is info on ich and Velvet also

Marine Ich

Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) - Updated 6-9-2023 What You Need To Know: * Fish parasite which is sometimes managed in a DT by utilizing a UV Sterilizer, Ozone, Diatom Filter, Oxydator, herbal remedies, enhanced nutrition, etc. etc. * Can be treated in a quarantine tank by using...

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Marine Velvet Disease – Marine Fish Diseases and Treatment

 

[Nick Palladino]

It appears to be several individual clear/white spots, as opposed to excessive white mucous.

 

[Badilac]

It appears to be several individual clear/white spots, as opposed to excessive white mucous.

Looks like early stages of Brook but I could be wrong. ich looks different then the pics you posted.

 

[Flippers4pups]

That's Brooklynella. Can you quarantine/treat?

Fish Diseases 101

Fish Diseases 101 The purpose of this article is to provide a quick reference for identifying both “Common Diseases” and “Not So Common Diseases” afflicting saltwater fish. It is by no means a comprehensive list, but should cover the vast majority of fish diseases encountered by the average...

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[Nick Palladino]

I can, but my LFS told me it is likely fungal and they prescribed SulfaPlex. Now I don't know what to do.

 

[Nick Palladino]

Here's my plan. I'll set up a hypo-salinity quarantine tank, medicated with SulfaPlex (It couldn't hurt to use this, right?). I'll give the fish freshwater dips as opposed to using formalin or another brooklynella-specific treatment. Does this sound good?

 

[Badilac]

I can, but my LFS told me it is likely fungal and they prescribed SulfaPlex. Now I don't know what to do.

They are wrong it is not fungal. I encourage to you post here for expert opinion.

Fish Diseases - Diagnosis & Treatment

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