Looks like ich, but I’m sure it can’t be.

[Joel2036]

Hey everyone ! So my clown has had these dots on him for weeks now, im waiting until I 100% know what it is before I made any decisions on what to do as he is still happy eating and active. But it seems to be annoying me more then him and I wanna find out what’s happening to him.

the reason I don’t believe it is ich is because none of my other fish have any signs of it, or any stress at all actually, during the day everybody looks 100% healthy and active.
it’s only when my lights are ramping down and it’s my blue, Royal and UV lights on I can see some dots or patches on his body, at the start I thought it may have been from the nem, but then they were there a week later. Then from them I started to think it may be the dreaded ich.
but the fish behaviour has not changed and is still eating and seems pretty healthy.
I just thinks it’s strange that none of the dots are visible at all during the day.
If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated

 

[Hensie44]

Brooklynella?

Signs and Symptoms of Brooklynella Disease in Fish

Brooklynella is a parasitic disease that is often called the "clownfish disease." Find out how to prevent and reduce the risk.

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[Joel2036]

I was thinking that also, but brook would have killed him already

 

[lakai]

Doesn’t matter what it is (looks like velvet) because the treatment is the same. Get them out and qt with copper or cp

 

[ccs]

That looks like ich to me.

The fact that the other fish don't show signs doesn't mean that it is not ich. It is actually very common for some fish to develop some immunity and don't show any signs at all.

Is the fish showing any other signs like rapid breathing, itching, twitching, scratching?

 

[Redfoxtang]

Clownfish are more resilient to ich because of its thick slime coat. Usually you will see ich on other fish before you see it on clowns. Have you tried to give him a fresh water dip to see it that helps. Also like above could be early signs of Brooklynella!

Brooklynella

Brooklynella hostilis What You Need To Know: * This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s). * Treatment of choice is a 45 minute...

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[Joel2036]

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That looks like ich to me.

The fact that the other fish don't show signs doesn't mean that it is not ich. It is actually very common for some fish to develop some immunity and don't show any signs at all.

Is the fish showing any other signs like rapid breathing, itching, twitching, scratching?

he does rub on the sand a couple times a day, I guess that’s a good sign it’s ich hey ?
im not sure what my next step is going to be as I’m about to get ready to move house in the next 4-6 weeks.

 

[Joel2036]

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Clownfish are more resilient to ich because of its thick slime coat. Usually you will see ich on other fish before you see it on clowns. Have you tried to give him a fresh water dip to see it that helps. Also like above could be early signs of Brooklynella!

Brooklynella

Brooklynella hostilis What You Need To Know: * This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s). * Treatment of choice is a 45 minute...

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i may try a freshwater dip tomorrow see if that removes anything then atleast I know it’s ich. So weird that it’s not visible at all during normal lighting tho only when it’s blues and UV

 

[ccs]

Rubbing on the sand it is a clear sign of parasites.

Fresh water dip is usually good for flukes and a temporary relief for velvet and brook, but fairly ineffective for ich.
Be sure to do it properly

Freshwater Dip

Freshwater Dip What It Treats – Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases: 1) Marine Velvet Disease (Amyloodinium ocellatum) 2) Brooklynella hostilis 3) Uronema marinum 4) Flukes (Monogeneans) 5) Black Ich (Turbellarians) Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes (see video...

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Keep a close eye on all fishes. If it is indeed some parasite, a quarantine and fallow period would be the best option.

 

[Big G]

Agree with many above. Early Stage Brook can present similar to Ich and Velvet. Watch for other symptoms.

 

[Joel2036]

Agree with many above. Early Stage Brook can present similar to Ich and Velvet. Watch for other symptoms.

Would early signs of brook come and go day to day ? As he seems to be a lot clearer tonight compared to last night.

 

[Joel2036]

And it’s just strange as I’ve had him for almost 3 months now, was the first fish added and no other fish show symptoms