Clownfish help!

[ngvu1]

If the white spots come and go as it touches the sand then it is not likely ich. If the fish is happy and eating and not gotten beaten up by the big one, it might be a good idea to just leave it alone. I was told and I agree that most systems have ich but when the fish are not stressed and healthy, their immune system can fight against ich, so they don't have any problem.
I would observe the fish closely before jumping the gun and scoop them out to the QT tank cause that will stress them which make them vulnerable to diseases ....but that is your call! I hope they are OK

 

[melypr1985]

Ohhh man!! Not going to lie but all this is new to me and it seems bit scary since I don't want none of my fishes to die. :/
Okay so I'll just take my clownfish out tomorrow and start the treatment. Sorry for all this questions, but do I need quarantine my shrimp as well.
All I have is live rock. No corals at all (not ready for all that)

The shrimp can stay in the DT. All questions are good questions, so ask away!

 

[Torresj9]

Thanks @ngvu1
Yeah the clownfish seems active he and she swims all over the tank. There's time he hides in corner but I saw people say most of the clownfish do that.

 

[melypr1985]

If the white spots come and go as it touches the sand then it is not likely ich. If the fish is happy and eating and not gotten beaten up by the big one, it might be a good idea to just leave it alone. I was told and I agree that most systems have ich but when the fish are not stressed and healthy, their immune system can fight against ich, so they don't have any problem.
I would observe the fish closely before jumping the gun and scoop them out to the QT tank cause that will stress them which make them vulnerable to diseases ....but that is your call! I hope they are OK

While managing ich is an option, it only takes one thing to happen to set off that "ticking time bomb" and start losing fish left and right. It's not something I would offer somebody new to the hobby since if that happens, it will probably happen sooner than later because we all know, newbies make mistakes that cause stress on fish. If a system has ich in it, it's because the owner didn't QT their livestock properly. It has to be introduced to the tank. Besides, TTM is a very gentle cure for ick.

 

[Torresj9]

While managing ich is an option, it only takes one thing to happen to set off that "ticking time bomb" and start losing fish left and right. It's not something I would offer somebody new to the hobby since if that happens, it will probably happen sooner than later because we all know, newbies make mistakes that cause stress on fish. If a system has ich in it, it's because the owner didn't QT their livestock properly. It has to be introduced to the tank. Besides, TTM is a very gentle cure for ick.

Thanks. Yeah I'll just go ahead and do the QT tank and do things right. Like I said I don't want to kill my fish (kinda got attached to them lol)

 

[melypr1985]

(kinda got attached to them lol)

That's easy to do good luck! Keep us posted too!

 

[Torresj9]

I sure will.. Thanks![emoji4]

 

[ngvu1]

I have a lot of respect for Meredith; she is great in providing all the cure and method as well as disease identification for fish; Not to forget she is very passionate about helping new reefers just entered hobby

Anyway, I looked at the fish pictures and the way the OP describes it, that is my opinion and how I would do it if the fish were mine. OP, we are here to help and share the hobby with you. There are many people here to help you FREE if the fish get sick and they do get sick specially under the care of new reefers.

 

[Humblefish]

Looks like I'm late to the party, but as usual Meredith has already got it all covered.

 

[Torresj9]

Yeah she's been really helpful @ngvu1 I'm so glad website like this exits! And @Humblefish no your not late I actually have a question. Maybe Meredith is not available so you probably can help me out.
I was reading last night and I saw another method. I was going to do the transfer tank. The method I read was get the temperature high ... Around 86 or so, supposedly the ich will come off the fish and fall on the live sand and after that just vacuum it.

 

[Humblefish]

The method I read was get the temperature high ... Around 86 or so, supposedly the ich will come off the fish and fall on the live sand and after that just vacuum it.

That's false. It may be true for FW ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis), a completely different parasite.

You'd have to get the temp up to 104F for 1 hr to disinfect a tank of SW ich (Cryptocaryon irritans). However, a temp that extreme would kill all life including nitrifying bacteria ... thus "uncycling" your tank.

 

[Torresj9]

Oh okay! Just wanted to check! I'm still doing the quarantine it feels more safe plus I'll be able to use it later once I add more fish.

 

[Torresj9]

So I don't see the white spots anymore ???

 

[hyhy]

That Is A Cute Looking clown

 

[Duke4Life]

Ich will sometimes disappear for 2-3 days then reshow, that's how ttm is affective against it.

 

[hyhy]

So are you going to qt it now that he is Ok

 

[Torresj9]

Thanks @hyhy!!
And @Duke4Life okay thank you i will still continue with the quarantine.

 

[hyhy]

I heard this before but I have a hard time believing it though. I think it was more like the fish recovers then gets sick again.....just like human

Ich will sometimes disappear for 2-3 days then reshow, that's how ttm is affective against it.

 

[Torresj9]

I think I am @hyhy ... If there is then I will able to treat it.. If not then I'll have the tank for future fish... So I think it's a win win don't you think???

 

[Duke4Life]

Thanks @hyhy!!
And @Duke4Life okay thank you i will still continue with the quarantine.

It's best to go 6-8 weeks in quarantine depending on what you do. I personally ttm and Prazipro, then observe for 2-3 more weeks.