Velvet or Brook please help

[kropa008]

I just noticed these white spots all over my one clown. How can I tell if it's Velvet or Brooklynella? I attached pictures although it was very hard to capture a clear photo of it. Is there anything I can do to stop it? And do I have to start over after this, like a 100% water change?
Thanks!

 

[fishguy242]

hi, let's start here, and get you some expert help asap. best wishes.

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[Jay Hemdal]

I just noticed these white spots all over my one clown. How can I tell if it's Velvet or Brooklynella? I attached pictures although it was very hard to capture a clear photo of it. Is there anything I can do to stop it? And do I have to start over after this, like a 100% water change?
Thanks!

As @fishguy242 said, we need additional information. Based solely on the photos, and if the fish isn't gasping, it is probably Brooklynella. That is tough to treat in a main tank. What other fish are in with it? Do you have a treatment tank available?

Jay

 

[kropa008]

As @fishguy242 said, we need additional information. Based solely on the photos, and if the fish isn't gasping, it is probably Brooklynella. That is tough to treat in a main tank. What other fish are in with it? Do you have a treatment tank available?

Jay

There is only a clownfish and a lawnmower blenny with the infected fish. I just uograded from a 54 gallon to a 125 and I'm still going through the cycling phase. I have a QT tank to treat the fish in.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

There is only a clownfish and a lawnmower blenny with the infected fish. I just uograded from a 54 gallon to a 125 and I'm still going through the cycling phase. I have a QT tank to treat the fish in.

Well, pending on more information (and a short video would really help) you will probably need to treat all three fish. We still need to make a better determination of that you are dealing with here.....

Jay

 

[kropa008]

Well, pending on more information (and a short video would really help) you will probably need to treat all three fish. We still need to make a better determination of that you are dealing with here.....

Jay

As of this morning he is swimming in circles near the top. I was hoping to run to my LFS today to buy treatment since it was closed last night when I first noticed the white spots.

 

[kropa008]

Any other info I can provide please let me know.

As of this morning he is swimming in circles near the top. I was hoping to run to my LFS today to buy treatment since it was closed last night when I first noticed the white spots.

 

[MnFish1]

Any other info I can provide please let me know.

Read the link posted here (and above) - and try to answer as many questions as possible. Congratulations on your new tank - and hopefully things will turn around.
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[kropa008]

Read the link posted here (and above) - and try to answer as many questions as possible. Congratulations on your new tank - and hopefully things will turn around.
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Sorry I'm new to this!

Aquarium Parameters:
Aquarium type: "Reef" (Only one coral)
Aquarium water volume- 125 gallons
Filtration type- sump and filter socks
Lighting- Two Kessil 180s (I know that isn't sufficient, I just started this)
How long has the aquarium been established? Just started cycling last week with live sand and live rock from previous tank and Dr Tim's.
Digital image of the aquarium under white light- attached below

Water quality (be sure to indicate what measurement units you are using)

Per API test kit, I know they aren't known for their accuracy. Investing in hannas soon.

Temperature 78.5°
pH: unknown
Salinity / specific gravity 1.024
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5
Phosphorus unknown
Copper unknown
Other

In-depth information:
Have you lost any fish to this problem yet? (see below) Not yet

Are any invertebrates affected? No

Respiration rate of affected fish (in gill beats per minutes, count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4) Too fast to count

Are the affected fish still feeding? No

What remedies have you tried so far? Nothing

Digital image of the fish with the health issue, taken under white light- attached below

Short video of the fish (linked YouTube videos work well) attached

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[BobL]

He doesn't have much time left. If it were my fish I would prep a fresh water dip for him even though the stress from it has a good chance of killing him at this point. I am no expert though but fresh water dips seem to provide temporary relief for several different diseases.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Looks like Brooke

 

[kropa008]

Sorry I'm new to this!

Aquarium Parameters:
Aquarium type: "Reef" (Only one coral)
Aquarium water volume- 125 gallons
Filtration type- sump and filter socks
Lighting- Two Kessil 180s (I know that isn't sufficient, I just started this)
How long has the aquarium been established? Just started cycling last week with live sand and live rock from previous tank and Dr Tim's.
Digital image of the aquarium under white light- attached below

Water quality (be sure to indicate what measurement units you are using)

Per API test kit, I know they aren't known for their accuracy. Investing in hannas soon.

Temperature 78.5°
pH: unknown
Salinity / specific gravity 1.024
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5
Phosphorus unknown
Copper unknown
Other

In-depth information:
Have you lost any fish to this problem yet? (see below) Not yet

Are any invertebrates affected? No

Respiration rate of affected fish (in gill beats per minutes, count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4) Too fast to count

Are the affected fish still feeding? No

What remedies have you tried so far? Nothing

Digital image of the fish with the health issue, taken under white light- attached below

Short video of the fish (linked YouTube videos work well) attached

#fishmedic
#fishmedics

Just realized the clip I uploaded was not viewable on this site, below is a YouTube link.

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[rmorris_14]

Looks like Brooke

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[kropa008]

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Thanks for the help, is brook any less disasterous than velvet? Not liking what I've read on that so far. I just started this tank do I have to start over now?

 

[rmorris_14]

Thanks for the help, is brook any less disasterous than velvet? Not liking what I've read on that so far. I just started this tank do I have to start over now?

you will need to remove all fish and treat in a seperate tank and treat. Your DT will need to sit fishless for 45+ days if you raise the temp to 81 degrees or 76+ days if the temp drops below 80.6 at any point.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Treatment of choice is formalin. Commonly available in ruby reef rally.

 

[kropa008]

you will need to remove all fish and treat in a seperate tank and treat. Your DT will need to sit fishless for 45+ days if you raise the temp to 81 degrees or 76+ days if the temp drops below 80.6 at any point.

Oh jeez, what a great start this tank is off to. There is only 2 clowns and one lawnmower blenny in the tank so at least there isn't too much to treat. Just sucks it happened with the first two fish I added. Thanks for the tip!

 

[kropa008]

Treatment of choice is formalin. Commonly available in ruby reef rally.

I'll have to order that off Amazon. Will it be too late by the time it arrives though? Two day shipping

 

[Sharkbait19]

Doing a freshwater dip and moving to a sterile qt can help to buy time.