Clownfish turning white

[TheNewClownFish]

Hi everyone,

I tried to do research on what this disease may be but I’m left very confused.

I bought a clownfish four days ago, and didn’t QT it. They’re both mocha clowns. The smaller male is doing just fine but the female appears to be “fading” in colour. She isn’t eating either (pellets or mysis) and seems stressed based on the swimming pattern.

I cycled several tanks before, and this one in particular almost cycled for a month before I added them. Ammonia is zero.

Attaching pictures for any help. Thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi everyone,

I tried to do research on what this disease may be but I’m left very confused.

I bought a clownfish four days ago, and didn’t QT it. They’re both mocha clowns. The smaller male is doing just fine but the female appears to be “fading” in colour. She isn’t eating either (pellets or mysis) and seems stressed based on the swimming pattern.

I cycled several tanks before, and this one in particular almost cycled for a month before I added them. Ammonia is zero.

Attaching pictures for any help. Thank you

I dont think this is fading but appears to be an injury either from squabble or what i believe from netting at the LFS.
I would treat it . . . . In Tank with ruby Rally Pro or in a separate treatment tank using Seachem Kanaplex OR Maracyn 2

 

[TheNewClownFish]

I dont think this is fading but appears to be an injury either from squabble or what i believe from netting at the LFS.
I would treat it . . . . In Tank with ruby Rally Pro or in a separate treatment tank using Seachem Kanaplex OR Maracyn 2

Hey @vetteguy53081 thanks for the reply. I do notice a part of its gill coming off slightly in the second pic. Could it be brook?

I dont think this is fading but appears to be an injury either from squabble or what i believe from netting at the LFS.
I would treat it . . . . In Tank with ruby Rally Pro or in a separate treatment tank using Seachem Kanaplex OR Maracyn 2

I dont think this is fading but appears to be an injury either from squabble or what i believe from netting at the LFS.
I would treat it . . . . In Tank with ruby Rally Pro or in a separate treatment tank using Seachem Kanaplex OR Maracyn 2

Hi,

Thanks for the reply @vetteguy53081. I noticed a part of its gill is coming off, could it be brook? There’s no other symptoms, at least on day 4, and my other male clown is great. I don’t have a lot of meds right now since I’m in Canada but I found general cure. Anything else you would recommend to treat?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey @vetteguy53081 thanks for the reply. I do notice a part of its gill coming off slightly in the second pic. Could it be brook?


Hi,

Thanks for the reply @vetteguy53081. I noticed a part of its gill is coming off, could it be brook? There’s no other symptoms, at least on day 4, and my other male clown is great. I don’t have a lot of meds right now since I’m in Canada but I found general cure. Anything else you would recommend to treat?

I still believe injury. there's additional blemish to its rear body

 

[TheNewClownFish]

Thanks @vetteguy53081 I appreciate your replies, helps a bit with the stress and knowing I should have QT.

My last question is, I’ve never ever seen a clownfish this pale. My pics/videos I added before didn’t capture it properly but hopefully this does. Could it be from the stress?

Also sorry for the formatting, I’m on my phone.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks @vetteguy53081 I appreciate your replies, helps a bit with the stress and knowing I should have QT.

My last question is, I’ve never ever seen a clownfish this pale. My pics/videos I added before didn’t capture it properly but hopefully this does. Could it be from the stress?

Also sorry for the formatting, I’m on my phone.

Having a few clowns Ive seen stress which is a faded appearance- not this pronounced. Clowns have a heavy slime coat and looks like the person netting got aggressive.

 

[TheNewClownFish]

Having a few clowns Ive seen stress which is a faded appearance- not this pronounced. Clowns have a heavy slime coat and looks like the person netting got aggressive.

Thank you. I’ll see what meds I can get to help it. Would the slime coat grow back?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you. I’ll see what meds I can get to help it. Would the slime coat grow back?

Yes. If you have access to stress coat, which contains aloe Vera, it will help restoration.

 

[TheNewClownFish]

Yes. If you have access to stress coat, which contains aloe Vera, it will help restoration.

You’re the best. I really appreciate all your replies. I’ll look into what you suggested to find them and hope it works out in time.

 

[TheNewClownFish]

You’re the best. I really appreciate all your replies. I’ll look into what you suggested to find them and hope it works out in time.

Hey @vetteguy53081 I noticed some peeling underneath the chin of the clown. Starting to worry it’s brook. Super hard to capture a pic but what do you think?

 

[TheNewClownFish]

Hey @vetteguy53081 I noticed some peeling underneath the chin of the clown. Starting to worry it’s brook. Super hard to capture a pic but what do you think?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hey @vetteguy53081 thanks for the reply. I do notice a part of its gill coming off slightly in the second pic. Could it be brook?


Hi,

Thanks for the reply @vetteguy53081. I noticed a part of its gill is coming off, could it be brook? There’s no other symptoms, at least on day 4, and my other male clown is great. I don’t have a lot of meds right now since I’m in Canada but I found general cure. Anything else you would recommend to treat?

My rule out for brooklynella in this case would be that the lesion only seems to be on the fish’s right side. That is more likely a localized injury. Brooklynella is more evenly distributed over the fish,

Jay

 

[TheNewClownFish]

My rule out for brooklynella in this case would be that the lesion only seems to be on the fish’s right side. That is more likely a localized injury. Brooklynella is more evenly distributed over the fish,

Jay

Hey @Jay Hemdal . Thanks for the reply. I unfortunately think it’s brook as today I noticed it’s skin peeling underneath it’s chin. It’s really hard to capture but it’s definitely skin coming off. I’m more confused as the other clown (male which is much smaller, is not showing any signs).

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hey @Jay Hemdal . Thanks for the reply. I unfortunately think it’s brook as today I noticed it’s skin peeling underneath it’s chin. It’s really hard to capture but it’s definitely skin coming off. I’m more confused as the other clown (male which is much smaller, is not showing any signs).

Well, if you think it is Brook, the best treatment is formalin, but that is tough to source and toxic to use in peoples homes. The next best option would be ruby reef rally pro.
Jay

 

[TheNewClownFish]

Well, if you think it is Brook, the best treatment is formalin, but that is tough to source and toxic to use in peoples homes. The next best option would be ruby reef rally pro.
Jay

Thanks Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey @Jay Hemdal . Thanks for the reply. I unfortunately think it’s brook as today I noticed it’s skin peeling underneath it’s chin. It’s really hard to capture but it’s definitely skin coming off. I’m more confused as the other clown (male which is much smaller, is not showing any signs).

That looks like a skin tag from same injury. If you wish as precautionary measure to treat for brook, Jay gave you the options