Clownfish looks dusty

[Rumblykibles74]

Hi! I’ve recently discovered that my fish looked quite dusty while the other fish is full of color. I have no idea why but that’s why I’m here for some answers. I also found that my other fish seems to always be with him and sometimes even nibbles at him. Any idea of what can be going on?

 

[Rumblykibles74]

Forgot to mention that both fish do swim fine but sometimes they have seizure like actions.

 

[Marlon C]

Brook?

 

[JGT]

Hi! I’ve recently discovered that my fish looked quite dusty while the other fish is full of color. I have no idea why but that’s why I’m here for some answers. I also found that my other fish seems to always be with him and sometimes even nibbles at him. Any idea of what can be going on?

Could be brook or velvet. The “dusting” is actually a layer of mucous.

 

[Rumblykibles74]

Could be brook or velvet. The “dusting” is actually a layer of mucous.

What can I do to treat it?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Its brooklynella. begin with a freshwater bath to slow it down.
Assure your tanks' water quality is good.
As for treatment, formalin is the ticket. Start with a freshwater dip and then do a daily formalin bath for a week. Formalin is 37% formaldehyde and best products are General cure OR Ruby Rally Reef which is considered reef safe. I feel extrnal (bucket baths are best method) Give bath for 5-10 minutes.

 

[40g Nano]

@Jay Hemdal
Looks like brook or velvet
You dont have much time if that is the case

 

[ScubaFish802]

Forgot to mention that both fish do swim fine but sometimes they have seizure like actions.

Just a side note: the seizure like actions are actually normal behavior. Clowns will do this to show dominance/submissiveness to one another

 

[40g Nano]

Do the fw dip with RODI water the same temp as tank

 

[Rumblykibles74]

Do the fw dip with RODI water the same temp as tank

Do I just dip it in freshwater?

 

[40g Nano]

yes
The fish will have weird reactions to it but someone correct me if im wrong, 5 minute dip?

 

[Rumblykibles74]

yes
The fish will have weird reactions to it but someone correct me if im wrong, 5 minute dip?

Robot or human?

would this ich treament work?

 

[Rumblykibles74]

if so i can go pick one up

 

[40g Nano]

This looks like brook
An ich treatment probably wont help

 

[Rumblykibles74]

This looks like brook
An ich treatment probably wont help

ok thank you so much for this help, I'm going to do my best to save him

 

[40g Nano]

How long has the fish been like this?
Also, the fw dip will buy you some time

 

[Rumblykibles74]

How long has the fish been like this?
Also, the fw dip will buy you some time

I think a few days now. I didn’t really pay too much attention because I thought it was normal but apparently not. He has some bubbles in his skin and there coming off.

 

[40g Nano]

In the dip?

 

[Rumblykibles74]

In the dip?

yep

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just a side note: the seizure like actions are actually normal behavior. Clowns will do this to show dominance/submissiveness to one another

YES