Clownfish mouth problem

Maritimer · Dec 12, 2017

Might work ... even with coral.

Just don't know if enough of the medication will hit the bacteria in the clown's mouth, with all that water flowing past it.

~Bruce

cbrewer · Dec 12, 2017

We have 2 LTA in there and scooter, blenny n lawnmower. Asst fish will the meds hurt them

cbrewer · Dec 12, 2017

Brew12 said:
If there is no coral, what do you guys think about using a blend of Metroplex and Kanaplex bound to the food with Focus?

Lower stress option than tearing the tank down. And it does seem to be eating.

Should I use it

Maritimer · Dec 12, 2017

This treatment might work, if the clownfish is eating - and it's relatively reef-safe, though try not to drop the food straight into an anemone or coral:

Kanaplex, Metroplex and "Focus" are all products made by Seachem. Kanaplex is an antibiotic, Metroplex works as both an antibiotic and antiparasitic. Focus is used to bind the other medications to fish food, so that the fish consume the medication. Use one "Seachem measure" (comes with the medications) of Metroplex, one of Kanaplex ... and if using both meds, I'd use two of Focus ... per tablespoon of food, mix it in, and give it time to allow it to adhere. If you're using it with dry food such as pellets, moisten the food so the meds will stick to it. (I will note here, I have done this several times with Metroplex, and with API's "General Cure", but not with Kanaplex.) Then ... feed your fish. If a tablespoon of food is more than your crew will eat at one sitting, pop the leftovers into the fridge for tomorrow. Treat for ten days or so, then re-evaluate. You can go longer, if you'd like.

If the fish is eating, it may help with her mouth issue. It's also an excellent weapon against internal parasites, though that's not the issue here.

~Bruce

Brew12 · Dec 12, 2017

Maritimer said:
This treatment might work, if the clownfish is eating - and it's relatively reef-safe, though try not to drop the food straight into an anemone or coral:

Kanaplex, Metroplex and "Focus" are all products made by Seachem. Kanaplex is an antibiotic, Metroplex works as both an antibiotic and antiparasitic. Focus is used to bind the other medications to fish food, so that the fish consume the medication. Use one "Seachem measure" (comes with the medications) of Metroplex, one of Kanaplex ... and if using both meds, I'd use two of Focus ... per tablespoon of food, mix it in, and give it time to allow it to adhere. If you're using it with dry food such as pellets, moisten the food so the meds will stick to it. (I will note here, I have done this several times with Metroplex, and with API's "General Cure", but not with Kanaplex.) Then ... feed your fish. If a tablespoon of food is more than your crew will eat at one sitting, pop the leftovers into the fridge for tomorrow. Treat for ten days or so, then re-evaluate. You can go longer, if you'd like.

If the fish is eating, it may help with her mouth issue. It's also an excellent weapon against internal parasites, though that's not the issue here.

~Bruce

Thanks Bruce!

I can't think of a different treatment unless you just want to observe to see if the swelling goes down.