Clownfish died

[Kevin80]

So, in a couple of days time all my clownfish died because of brook. I'd like to add new clowns in the future, but don't want the same problem again. Will the brooklynella stay in the tank even with no clowns in it? What can I do as prevention?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

So, in a couple of days time all my clownfish died because of brook. I'd like to add new clowns in the future, but don't want the same problem again. Will the brooklynella stay in the tank even with no clowns in it? What can I do as prevention?

The life cycle (timing) of Brooklynella is not well known. It will die out without a host, but the length of time that takes is a bit of a guess. The range is anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. Personally, I would opt for 10 weeks....this is assuming there are no fish in the tank at all.

Jay

 

[Kevin80]

The life cycle (timing) of Brooklynella is not well known. It will die out without a host, but the length of time that takes is a bit of a guess. The range is anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. Personally, I would opt for 10 weeks....this is assuming there are no fish in the tank at all.

Jay

There are still fish in the tank, just no more clowns atm.

 

[vetteguy53081]

There are still fish in the tank, just no more clowns atm.

Before adding new clowns, allow tank to run another two weeks to assure no new symptoms arise and when you do add clowns again, try to get tank raised ones as wild clowns are the ones that contract brook easier

 

[Kevin80]

Before adding new clowns, allow tank to run another two weeks to assure no new symptoms arise and when you do add clowns again, try to get tank raised ones as wild clowns are the ones that contract brook easier

I plan on buying a couple of Picasso clownfish or something like those. Those designer clownfish, are they always captive bred btw?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I plan on buying a couple of Picasso clownfish or something like those. Those designer clownfish, are they always captive bred btw?

Many of the designer are tank raised. LFS should know this info

 

[Kevin80]

Many of the designer are tank raised. LFS should know this info

Thanks for the help

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

There are still fish in the tank, just no more clowns atm.

Then, it depends on the species of fish, and how susceptible that species is to Brook. My fear is that your existing fish may house subacute Brook infections, putting any new clownfish at risk.
Jay

 

[Kevin80]

Then, it depends on the species of fish, and how susceptible that species is to Brook. My fear is that your existing fish may house subacute Brook infections, putting any new clownfish at risk.
Jay

I'm going to take a couple of months before adding any new clownfish. Most likely the other fish will be carriers but don't show any symptoms.