Clownfish parasite?

[Emarley]

Hello fellow reefers,

Have my clownfish got a parasite growing on their fins? took a photo of one but they both are the same.

Thanks in advance

Dom

 

[Mjrenz]

I'm not 100% sure but it could be fin rot, you'll get the expert's eyes on these posts quicker if you post in fish disease forum
@ngoodermuth @HotRocks @4FordFamily @Frtdrmrose7

 

[Emarley]

I'm not 100% sure but it could be fin rot, you'll get the expert's eyes on these posts quicker if you post in fish disease forum
@ngoodermuth @HotRocks @4FordFamily @Frtdrmrose7

Thanks for the reply, realised after I’d posted in the wrong forum but don’t know how to delete my post

 

[Mjrenz]

Thanks for the reply, realised after I’d posted in the wrong forum but don’t know how to delete my post

I already called in the cavalry so you should get some help really soon

 

[HotRocks]

I think you definitely have something going on.

I can't say for 100% what. Any other symptoms? Swimming into flow, twitching, scratching targeting gills, etc?

 

[Emarley]

I think you definitely have something going on.

I can't say for 100% what. Any other symptoms? Swimming into flow, twitching, scratching targeting gills, etc?

Not what I’ve noticed, they both seem happy and are eating well, the only thing I’ve noticed the last couple of days is they have occasionally started nipping at each other that they never did before.

 

[Mjrenz]

Some questions while we wait... How long have you had them, do you qt, any other fish showing symptoms or have strange behavior, have you done a freshwater dip to check for flukes?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I think I see a few subdued spots on the body also. I would start with a FW dip to check for flukes.

 

[4FordFamily]

I think I see a few subdued spots on the body also. I would start with a FW dip to check for flukes.

This is my suggestion as well. Do it in a dark bucket so you can see the flukes (small sesame seed-looking things).

Report back the result we will go from there

 

[Mjrenz]

Here's some guidance if you need it
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/freshwater-dip.248898/

 

[Emarley]

Just reading up on how to do a freshwater dip and setting up a qt tank, should I now leave my tank fallow and if so for how long? Also are my inverts and corals at risk?

 

[Mjrenz]

Just reading up on how to do a freshwater dip and setting up a qt tank, should I now leave my tank fallow and if so for how long? Also are my inverts and corals at risk?

You don't need to worry about your corals and inverts being affected. This link will give you more info
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fallow-periods-going-fishless.190324/