Clown fish loosing color

[Kenny’s Nano Reef]

My clown has not ate in about a week, has a white spot behind the fin & seems to be loosing color?? Other fish are fine.

 

[AmaleeC]

I’m definitely not an expert on these things. But it looks like ich to me. Sorry

 

[fishguy242]

not expert fresh water temperate dip 90 seconds swirl water while dipping

 

[fishguy242]

hang tight the experts will come soon or post in emergency

 

[AmaleeC]

Here’s a link to everything you need to know on ich. Every fish is different and who knows, he may make it. Wishing you the best!

Btw don’t let this discourage you! I’ve had a hard time keeping occellaris clowns for awhile. I got a maroon clown and she’s tough as nails. A little too much LOL

Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans)

Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) What You Need To Know: * Mild fish parasite which is often managed by using a UV Sterilizer, Ozone, Diatom Filter, Oxydator, herbal remedies, enhanced nutrition, etc. etc. * Can be treated in a quarantine tank using Hyposalinity, Chloroquine, Copper or...

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[fishguy242]

@vetteguy53081 @C. Eymann

 

[Big G]

How long have you had the clown and have you added anything new to the tank that was "wet"? Like corals, fish, inverts, etc. in the last 30 days or so?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Pics are very blue but I believe on my small phone screen i see brooklynella, common In clowns. Will require treatment and recommended quarantining