The new fish on the block
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i just noticed my male clown has ruffled patches on his skin. None of the other fish are showing any signs of anything. What should i do?
HELP!!!!! Sick clownfish
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Here is a picture:
melypr1985
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Can you get a clearer picture? Are there any other symptoms? Flashing, scratching, heavy breathing? How long have you had him? Did you QT? How long has he been this way?
Do you have the means to start up a hospital tank?
I prefer tank water in a 5 or ten and an hob with media or rubble and sponge floss.
Less ammonia fear.
Get that going first.
Any signs of stress?
Hopefully the fish medics get in soon.
I prefer tank water in a 5 or ten and an hob with media or rubble and sponge floss.
Less ammonia fear.
Get that going first.
Any signs of stress?
Hopefully the fish medics get in soon.
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melypr1985
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In here are some picture of brooke. It does present differently and can be difficult to diagnose sometimes. Brooklynella (clownfish disease) Take a look and see if it looks similar to you. If you have had him 6 months with no problems before now, then what was the last wet thing you added and when?
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It does look similar. The last thing I added was an anemone
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OK. Well, adding anything wet from a tank that had brook in it can certainly infect your tank with same. That link will provide you with a treatment plan. I understand that you said you dont' have the ability to set up a QT, but I wonder if maybe you could. A simple 10 or 5 gallon would do it. Or even a plastic tote with a filter and heater would be fine. You can start with a freshwater dip to buy some time and relief until you can get what you need to treat him.
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Try to get a clear photo just so we can get a positive id. Hope the little fella is ok
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My vote is for brook
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That's a much better picture. It certainly could be brook from that picture. It can be hard to diagnose because it presents differently a lot of times. Here's how to do the dip. Try not to freak out and take him out early. it's more stressful for us than it is for them. :)
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”.
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”.
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What is the medication i should get and do i take all of the fish out and treat them. Also is it possible to use a tote as a quarantine? melypr1985
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Hi there. Yes, you'll want to remove all fish from the display and put them through a chemical bath before placing in QT. Leave the display fallow for 6 weeks. This link will give you more detail and what meds to use. Brooklynella (clownfish disease) Please ask any questions it leaves you with. :)
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Hi I would like to thank everyone for helping me diagnose and treat this diesease.....But sadly the little guy didnt make it through the fresh water dip I did last night.
melypr1985
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I'm sorry for your loss hun. :(
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