White spots on clownfish face

[Evan28395950]

Not sure what this is, and how to go about helping the clownfish?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Not sure what this is, and how to go about helping the clownfish?

Could use a couple of closer pics but appears to be mucus in alignment with the start of brooklynella clown disease. You can offer the fish temporary relief with a freshwater dip for 5 minutes in tap water the same temperature as display tank and you should see a small difference.
Is fish eating?
Breathing normal or labored?

 

[Evan28395950]

Could use a couple of closer pics but appears to be mucus in alignment with the start of brooklynella clown disease. You can offer the fish temporary relief with a freshwater dip for 5 minutes in tap water the same temperature as display tank and you should see a small difference.
Is fish eating?
Breathing normal or labored?

I’ll get some other pictures tomorrow when lights are back on. It is still eating, but I have noticed that it seems to be brushing up againist coral (I though it was trying to be hosted by the candy cane coral and Sunkist, but seems it could be brushing againist it). So, most likely, it’s not going to survive? And, would it impact my goby

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’ll get some other pictures tomorrow when lights are back on. It is still eating, but I have noticed that it seems to be brushing up againist coral (I though it was trying to be hosted by the candy cane coral and Sunkist, but seems it could be brushing againist it). So, most likely, it’s not going to survive? And, would it impact my goby

I would address it at least By morning and its at beginning of brook as it appears.

 

[Evan28395950]

I would address it at least By morning and its at beginning of brook as it appears.

I’ll give it a freshwater dip tomorrow morning. I have some Ruby Reef Rally on its way, and will give it baths in that. Hopefully can resolve this

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’ll give it a freshwater dip tomorrow morning. I have some Ruby Reef Rally on its way, and will give it baths in that. Hopefully can resolve this

Ruby will help for sure

 

[Evan28395950]

Ruby will help for sure

Would it be best to treat both of my clownfish? They come in contact with each other frequently, but only one has the white spots

 

[vetteguy53081]

Would it be best to treat both of my clownfish? They come in contact with each other frequently, but only one has the white spots

Would not hurt

 

[Evan28395950]

Would not hurt

I gave it the FW dip and it seemed to help a little. Gave it a 90min bath in ruby last night and put it back in the quarantine bucket. If needed, when should I do the next bath in ruby, and how long should I wait to put it back in my display

 

[vetteguy53081]

I gave it the FW dip and it seemed to help a little. Gave it a 90min bath in ruby last night and put it back in the quarantine bucket. If needed, when should I do the next bath in ruby, and how long should I wait to put it back in my display

A 60 minute bath often helps but if you've done that already- continue treatment

 

[Evan28395950]

A 60 minute bath often helps but if you've done that already- continue treatment

What do I need to do to continue treatment, keep quarantining?

 

[vetteguy53081]

What do I need to do to continue treatment, keep quarantining?

Yes and treat with ruby rally pro

 

[Evan28395950]

Yes and treat with ruby rally pro

It’s been 2 days since last bath in ruby, do you think it would be ready for another one tonight?

 

[vetteguy53081]

It’s been 2 days since last bath in ruby, do you think it would be ready for another one tonight?

You can but it takes 24-48 hrs to start working. Another day is goo Before addition
You should be seeing slight improvement

 

[Evan28395950]

You can but it takes 24-48 hrs to start working. Another day is goo Before addition
You should be seeing slight improvement

Would doing it today cause a lot more stress to it rather than tomorrow? Because it’s hanging in there, but definitely not in the greatest condition

 

[vetteguy53081]

Would doing it today cause a lot more stress to it rather than tomorrow? Because it’s hanging in there, but definitely not in the greatest condition

You can if you want

 

[Evan28395950]

You can if you want

Looks like it improved dramatically in the last couple of hours. No longer laying on side, no more labored breathing, and it is eating again!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks like it improved dramatically in the last couple of hours. No longer laying on side, no more labored breathing, and it is eating again!

As mentioned- Ruby will work. Continue treatment another week and you have your fish back

 

[Evan28395950]

You can if you want

Ok so I’m about to give it a 2nd dip just as a precaution before I plan to put it back in, in two days. The 2 other fish in my main tank haven’t displayed any symptoms this far and I haven’t given them a bath, is it worth giving them a bath as a precautionary measure?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ok so I’m about to give it a 2nd dip just as a precaution before I plan to put it back in, in two days. The 2 other fish in my main tank haven’t displayed any symptoms this far and I haven’t given them a bath, is it worth giving them a bath as a precautionary measure?

A dip is just that - A dip and not considered a treatment. I would treat tank with ruby rally pro and quarantine this fish with rally for 14 days as the other two appear unaffected