Can someone confirm this as brooklynella?

[Rourou]

Hello all!
I am new to reefing and have a 13.5 fluval with 2 clowns I purchased from my LFS about 2 weeks ago. I recently noticed my snowflake clown has 2 small white patches and has been swimming towards the current from return and surfacing a little more than usual. He also frequently swims frantically. Still eating well and does not seem lethargic. I also purchased some Zoas and hammer coral a week ago and did not dip them! I learned after the fact about the dipping process. Some of the polyps remain closed and I noticed a white fuzz around one. I do not know if this May be connected with my clown. Please see the videos and pics below. Thanks for any input. I’m going to see where I can purchase some formaldehyde and plan to set up a QT tank tomorrow just in case. Would hate to lothe guy!

 

[fishguy242]

hi,welcome to the reef...
lets get you some expert help here.
best wishes
#fishmedic

 

[vetteguy53081]

Appears to be bacterial.
With brook, rapid respiration usually develops, and fish often gasps for air at the surface as the gills become clogged with mucus. Very quickly the fish will become lethargic, refuse to eat, and its colors will fade. The most noticeable symptom of Brooklynella is the heavy amount of slime that is produced by a fish that has contracted this parasite. As the disease progresses, a thick whitish mucus covers the body. This will usually start at the head and spread outward across the entire body. Skin lesions appear and it is not uncommon for signs of secondary bacterial infections.

 

[Rourou]

Thanks for the quick responses. I gave both fish a FW bath for 5 min and placed them back in the DT for now. Going to run to petco for supplies to make a quick QT tank. Will have to order some formalin, I guess FW bath for now. The white spots seem to have gone after the FW bath. I guess the helps my untrained eyes to confirm there was actually something on the guy.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hello all!
I am new to reefing and have a 13.5 fluval with 2 clowns I purchased from my LFS about 2 weeks ago. I recently noticed my snowflake clown has 2 small white patches and has been swimming towards the current from return and surfacing a little more than usual. He also frequently swims frantically. Still eating well and does not seem lethargic. I also purchased some Zoas and hammer coral a week ago and did not dip them! I learned after the fact about the dipping process. Some of the polyps remain closed and I noticed a white fuzz around one. I do not know if this May be connected with my clown. Please see the videos and pics below. Thanks for any input. I’m going to see where I can purchase some formaldehyde and plan to set up a QT tank tomorrow just in case. Would hate to lothe guy!

I wonder, how is your water testing out? Having a coral and a fish having issues at the same time is sometimes related to water quality issues.
Jay

 

[Rourou]

I wonder, how is your water testing out? Having a coral and a fish having issues at the same time is sometimes related to water quality issues.
Jay

I have nitrates running around 5ppm and ammonia and nitrites were clear but that was 2 days ago. I did notice last night my temperature was 82 degrees and this morning my temps were down to 80-81 degrees after adjusting heater. When I first set up the heater my temps were hanging around 78-79. Seems like slowly the temps have been creeping, maybe with adding more livestock? I will run another water test when I get home from work. Thanks Jay!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I have nitrates running around 5ppm and ammonia and nitrites were clear but that was 2 days ago. I did notice last night my temperature was 82 degrees and this morning my temps were down to 80-81 degrees after adjusting heater. When I first set up the heater my temps were hanging around 78-79. Seems like slowly the temps have been creeping, maybe with adding more livestock? I will run another water test when I get home from work. Thanks Jay!

Animal stocking levels won’t change the water temperature, be leery about your heater’s thermostat. That, or increased room air temps or new pumps added to the tank can increase temps. I like to hold around 78 to 79 degrees F.
Jay

 

[LiamPM]

Appears to be bacterial.
With brook, rapid respiration usually develops, and fish often gasps for air at the surface as the gills become clogged with mucus. Very quickly the fish will become lethargic, refuse to eat, and its colors will fade. The most noticeable symptom of Brooklynella is the heavy amount of slime that is produced by a fish that has contracted this parasite. As the disease progresses, a thick whitish mucus covers the body. This will usually start at the head and spread outward across the entire body. Skin lesions appear and it is not uncommon for signs of secondary bacterial infections.

Signs and Symptoms of Brooklynella Disease in Fish

Brooklynella is a parasitic disease that is often called the "clownfish disease." Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention to reduce the risk.

www.thesprucepets.com

 

[Rourou]

Animal stocking levels won’t change the water temperature, be leery about your heater’s thermostat. That, or increased room air temps or new pumps added to the tank can increase temps. I like to hold around 78 to 79 degrees F.

Signs and Symptoms of Brooklynella Disease in Fish

Brooklynella is a parasitic disease that is often called the "clownfish disease." Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention to reduce the risk.

www.thesprucepets.com

I adjusted the temp again this morning 2 degrees lower to achieve that 78-79 temp. Thanks for that link as well Liam. I think the kidney bean shape description they describe kind of matches my snowflake clowns look. Can’t wait to get home to start remedying these problems.

 

[LiamPM]

The link was more for anyone wanting to read the full article that was "selectively quoted" above.

Its great that you are getting a QT set up and your in good hands with Jay on your post already - To me, the clown does have signs of brook but not enough for me to want to act on it just yet. Getting your QT set up and ready and keeping an extremely close eye on behaviour and feeding would be my immediate action for now.