Csn anyone identify whats on my clownfish?

[LeafsReefer]

Does this clownfish look OK? Over the past week my torch and hammers have been dying and yesterday I had a few fish die. I've done 2 20% water changes over the last week, but this morning my clean looks like it has some spots.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Does this clownfish look OK? Over the past week my torch and hammers have been dying and yesterday I had a few fish die. I've done 2 20% water changes over the last week, but this morning my clean looks like it has some spots.

Video does not play and need pics under white lighting to clearly identify. May be parasitical or brooklynella disease

 

[MnFish1]

Agree with @vetteguy53081 additionally, any other symptoms, other fish sick, etc. (I see that other fish are dying) - I think more history is needed. Did you QT, use copper, etc. When/if invertebrates (corals) are dying in addition to fish, it can suggest more of a toxin/parameter issue - do you have your parameters? How old is the tank?

Just looking at y our picture - and assuming there is no chemical issue, it looks like a parasitic issue

 

[Jekyl]

Video worked for me. Seems to be breathing rapidly but hard to tell for sure. As said though need white light pics and during that time get a hospital tank set up also.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Looks like Brooklynella to me. However, since you are also losing corals, something else is going on at the same time. I'll say right up front - the prognosis here is not good. Brooklynella is difficult to treat, and you've lost corals, so that also needs to be fixed. You can start by filling out a complete tank overview and pics/videos under white lights.

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[LeafsReefer]

Tank has been running for 2 and a half months and this clean has been here for about 6 weeks. I had an anemone due last week and it disintegrated so I tried to clean what I could. That's when the coral issue seemed to start. It left the water cloudy for a week and just cleared up.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Tank has been running for 2 and a half months and this clean has been here for about 6 weeks. I had an anemone due last week and it disintegrated so I tried to clean what I could. That's when the coral issue seemed to start. It left the water cloudy for a week and just cleared up.

Well, assuming the issue with the dead anemone is over with, you’ll need to deal with the brooklynella.

Trouble is, I don’t know if you have other fish as well, what other animals are still in the tank, your water quality info or anything.

The best treatment for Brooklynella is formalin in a treatment tank. A less effective option would be ruby reef rally pro. A 5 minute FW dip can buy you some time.

Jay

 

[LeafsReefer]

Well, assuming the issue with the dead anemone is over with, you’ll need to deal with the brooklynella.

Trouble is, I don’t know if you have other fish as well, what other animals are still in the tank, your water quality info or anything.

The best treatment for Brooklynella is formalin in a treatment tank. A less effective option would be ruby reef rally pro. A 5 minute FW dip can buy you some time.

Jay

I've got a six line wrasse, fire goby, hermit can and some snails. Also a couple zoas and Florida Ricordea. I'm going to test all of my parameters tonight. Do you mean put the clown in a pail of freshwater for 5 minutes?

 

[MnFish1]

Tank has been running for 2 and a half months and this clean has been here for about 6 weeks. I had an anemone due last week and it disintegrated so I tried to clean what I could. That's when the coral issue seemed to start. It left the water cloudy for a week and just cleared up.

As mentioned in my post - and Jays - my guess is that the anemone dying released lots of either toxins or stinging cells. This can lead to a cascade downhill. I don't know how much experience you have had with tanks - and sorry for the losses - however many here would suggest an anemone is a difficult addition at 2.5 months. I don't necessarily agree - but I would say if you do not have experience with them - they can be difficult when dying.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I've got a six line wrasse, fire goby, hermit can and some snails. Also a couple zoas and Florida Ricordea. I'm going to test all of my parameters tonight. Do you mean put the clown in a pail of freshwater for 5 minutes?

Yes, a 5 minute freshwater dip can help buy some time. However, it is not a risk free endeavor, so be careful when you catch the fish up. And watch it closely during the dip.
Jay