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[MorrisMustang]

Does my lightning Maroon Clownfish have Ich? I know it hard to see in the picture. I just got these two from the fish store. And have them in a tank by themselves. Can’t say it’s necessarily a proper QT tank because of the rock.

 

[fishguy242]

@Jay Hemdal

 

[vetteguy53081]

I see signs of Brooklynella which accelarated looks like Oodinum or velvet which you see. The most noticeable difference that sets Brooklynella apart from Oodinium is the heavy amount of slime that is produced by a fish that has contracted this parasite. As the disease progresses, a thick whitish mucus covers the body. This will usually start at the head and spread outward across the entire body. Skin lesions appear and it is not uncommon for signs of secondary bacterial infections to arise, such as redness and fin rot.
For temporary relief, give the clown a freshwater bath the same temp as your tank for about 5 minutes, then follow with daily formalin baths using general cure or ruby rally pro. General cure I find more effective

 

[MorrisMustang]

I see signs of Brooklynella which accelarated looks like Oodinum or velvet which you see. The most noticeable difference that sets Brooklynella apart from Oodinium is the heavy amount of slime that is produced by a fish that has contracted this parasite. As the disease progresses, a thick whitish mucus covers the body. This will usually start at the head and spread outward across the entire body. Skin lesions appear and it is not uncommon for signs of secondary bacterial infections to arise, such as redness and fin rot.
For temporary relief, give the clown a freshwater bath the same temp as your tank for about 5 minutes, then follow with daily formalin baths using general cure or ruby rally pro. General cure I find more effective

1. When you say freshwater, are you taking dechlorinated tap or RODI?

2. Should I be concerned about the other clown in the tank?

3. Why does this happen?

 

[vetteguy53081]

1. When you say freshwater, are you taking dechlorinated tap or RODI?

2. Should I be concerned about the other clown in the tank?

3. Why does this happen?

1- Either on freshwater works
2- Wouldnt hurt to give them both a FW bath
3- Its a ciliate parasite with a direct life cycle that lives, feeds and reproduces directly on the fish. However, there always exists the possibility that parasites can drop off into the water column and infect other fish just at the pet store alone

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Does my lightning Maroon Clownfish have Ich? I know it hard to see in the picture. I just got these two from the fish store. And have them in a tank by themselves. Can’t say it’s necessarily a proper QT tank because of the rock.

I can't say from that photo, can you take one under white light? Also, can you give more background info? The link below my name here lists some of the info that helps us to know.
Thanks,
Jay

 

[MorrisMustang]

I see signs of Brooklynella which accelarated looks like Oodinum or velvet which you see. The most noticeable difference that sets Brooklynella apart from Oodinium is the heavy amount of slime that is produced by a fish that has contracted this parasite. As the disease progresses, a thick whitish mucus covers the body. This will usually start at the head and spread outward across the entire body. Skin lesions appear and it is not uncommon for signs of secondary bacterial infections to arise, such as redness and fin rot.
For temporary relief, give the clown a freshwater bath the same temp as your tank for about 5 minutes, then follow with daily formalin baths using general cure or ruby rally pro. General cure I find more effective

How many days should I treat with GC? I believe you were correct in diagnosis as the fish has shown more signs.

 

[vetteguy53081]

How many days should I treat with GC? I believe you were correct in diagnosis as the fish has shown more signs.

At least 5-7

 

[MorrisMustang]

At least 5-7

Are you referring to dosing the tank 5-7 days in a row or should I be doing this in separate water and tossing each time?

 

[MorrisMustang]

Picture update. Fish seems worse today after first GC treatment. The signs seem to be more pronounced. Anything else I should be doing?

 

[ReeferWarrant]

Probably just need to be patient and continue with the treatment.

 

[MorrisMustang]

Probably just need to be patient and continue with the treatment.

The instructions on the box say 2 treatments spaced by 48 hours, but someone here recommended 5-7 days of treatment daily. Is it safe to add GC to the tank every day?

 

[ReeferWarrant]

I'd follow the instructions personally, I dont have any experience in that. Most things where I'm trying to remedy I dose less than what the suggested. I don't think what you are using will affect your tank negatively though, so I would go with what it says and go from there.

 

[vetteguy53081]

The instructions on the box say 2 treatments spaced by 48 hours, but someone here recommended 5-7 days of treatment daily. Is it safe to add GC to the tank every day?

Do Daily formalin Baths ( bath is 30-45 mins) and return to QT tank. Fish will begin to clear up and once clear go 2 more days.

 

[MorrisMustang]

Do Daily formalin Baths ( bath is 30-45 mins) and return to QT tank. Fish will begin to clear up and once clear go 2 more days.

Is that different than General Cure? Sorry for all the questions

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is that different than General Cure? Sorry for all the questions

General cure contains formalin

 

[DeepAsHadal]

Quick cure has formalin, general cure is metro/prazi?

 

[MorrisMustang]

Sad to report I woke up to my first dead fish. Learned a lesson in QT before even really getting started. Thanks for all your help.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Quick cure has formalin, general cuI e is metro/prazi?

General cure if formalin based- not quick cure which is metro and prazi

 

[MorrisMustang]

Looks like my male is traveling down the same path...I’m starting to think I need to drain this tank and start over.