Disease identification

alvinj1114 · Jul 30, 2022

Hi everyone,

looking for help identifying disease on my clownfish. I had a pair, the smaller of the two passed from what I thought was brook. I set up a quarantine, dipped the other in ruby rally and added metro to the QT. Yesterday the remaining clown also started showing signs of disease and looked worse this morning. I’m continuing the rally dips (can’t find formalin) but just wanted confirmation that I’m treating the right disease. Included are pictures.

appreciate all the help!

Jay Hemdal · Jul 30, 2022

That does look like Brooklynella still. Can you post a short video under white light to help confirm?
Too bad formalin is so hard to get, it really does work best for this.
Jay

alvinj1114 · Jul 30, 2022

Jay Hemdal said:
That does look like Brooklynella still. Can you post a short video under white light to help confirm?
Too bad formalin is so hard to get, it really does work best for this.
Jay

Ah, I’ll try to track some down, here’s a video

alvinj1114 · Jul 30, 2022

Just did a 5 minute fresh water bath and most of it came off, still some around the gills. Going to put him back in the QT with metronidazole and hope for the best

vetteguy53081 · Jul 30, 2022

Rally pro would work, but takes longer and quick cure also works. See Aquanest .com where you may be able to get formalin

vetteguy53081 · Jul 30, 2022

alvinj1114 said:
Just did a 5 minute fresh water bath and most of it came off, still some around the gills. Going to put him back in the QT with metronidazole and hope for the best

Realize this step offers temporary relief and is Not a cure

Jay Hemdal · Jul 30, 2022

alvinj1114 said:
Just did a 5 minute fresh water bath and most of it came off, still some around the gills. Going to put him back in the QT with metronidazole and hope for the best

Yes, can confirm this is Brooklynella, the video showed the classic symptoms. If the metronidazole doesn’t stop it, you might consider daily FW dips to try and help it.
Jay

alvinj1114 · Jul 30, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
Realize this step offers temporary relief and is Not a cure

Absolutely I’ll continue treating with rally and metro as well until I can’t get a hold of some formalin. I appreciate the help

alvinj1114 · Jul 30, 2022

Jay Hemdal said:
Yes, can confirm this is Brooklynella, the video showed the classic symptoms. If the metronidazole doesn’t stop it, you might consider daily FW dips to try and help it.
Jay

Will do, I’m hoping it pulls through, how long does it usually take to clear with treatment? (Just rally, freshwater dips and metro)