Hey guys I have about six fish in my tank and I noticed my two small clown fish have white spots all over them is it possible for them to have it but not my other fish? And if they do have it do I just quarantine them leave my other fish in the tank or do I have to take out all of my fish? Now if I have to set up a quarantine tank won't that take me at least 2 to 4 weeks so I can cycle it out or is there a faster way to set it up?
Do my clown fish have ick
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Hey guys I have about six fish in my tank and I noticed my two small clown fish have white spots all over them is it possible for them to have it but not my other fish? And if they do have it do I just quarantine them leave my other fish in the tank or do I have to take out all of my fish? Now if I have to set up a quarantine tank won't that take me at least 2 to 4 weeks so I can cycle it out or is there a faster way to set it up?
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If you have ich (and it sure sounds like it) all fish need to be removed to a hospital tank and that tank treated with preferably copper. Your DT then needs to sit fallow (without fish) for 8 weeks.
Check out Humblefish's post, HOW TO TREAT ICH
Check out Humblefish's post, HOW TO TREAT ICH
miyags
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You can use all your tank water to fill Qt. If you have a hang on back filter,use it. if you have a sump use your dirty filter sock and tie it to a powerhead intake, make sift filter. Treat with cupramine and use proper test kit for copper
Brian Kim
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Can you try to take a close up picture of your clown fishes? It could be ich or marine velvet, also you will have to remove all of your fishes and leave your DT go fallow for 76 days.
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I have hang on the back filters I have rock in them and charcoal filter. I will post pictures of fish tonight when I get back home. Should I use the filters that I have on my display tank for my quarantine tank? I have a spare filter can I just use that
miyags
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Do you have any type of foam in your filter, The charcoal has to go.Rock will soak up some of the copper treatment, but in a pinch, can work, but you have to maintain proper copper levels. And you wont be able to reuse those rocks on main tank.
melypr1985
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If one fish has ich -or velvet for that matter- they all have it. The clowns are just having a harder time fighting it off for some reason. You'll need to remove all the fish and treat for both instances. As brian said... leave the tank fallow (without fish) for 76 days.
melypr1985
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Dont use that. Get just plain foam for the filter and soak it in a bacteria in a bottle product for an hour before putting it in the filter for use. Be ready for frequent larger water changes. Make sure you have an ammonia alert badge as well. Dont use any carbon, charcoal or rock in your QT since it will absorb the copper making it difficult to keep the copper levels at therapeutic levels.
Ok so I am going to use a 20gallon tank 15 gallons of water from my tank and 5 fresh saltwater ..I have extra sand to use that's fine. .and extra filter ...2 months ,copper,and water changes should be good ...?
^^ Agree with above. However, oftentimes Brooklynella will affect only clownfish in a tank while all other fish do not show symptoms. Are these new clownfish? Any pics?
Brooklynella:
Symptoms – This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s).
Treatment options - Formalin bath, followed by additional formalin baths (as needed - but give the fish a day to recuperate in-between baths). You can use formalin in a QT (at a much lower concentration than the bath), but great care must be taken to provide plenty of gas exchange as formalin will quickly deplete the water of oxygen. For this reason, doing baths is the safer option as the fish can be pulled from the formalin if showing signs of distress. Formalin-MS is preferred, as that contains 37% formaldehyde. However, in a bind, any medication containing formalin (ex. Quick Cure) is better than nothing. Alternative treatments for brook include metronidazole (ex. Seachem MetroPlex) and acriflavine (ex. Acriflavine-MS). A freshwater dip may provide temporary relief if you are unable to locate any of the aforementioned medications right away.
Brooklynella:
Symptoms – This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s).
Treatment options - Formalin bath, followed by additional formalin baths (as needed - but give the fish a day to recuperate in-between baths). You can use formalin in a QT (at a much lower concentration than the bath), but great care must be taken to provide plenty of gas exchange as formalin will quickly deplete the water of oxygen. For this reason, doing baths is the safer option as the fish can be pulled from the formalin if showing signs of distress. Formalin-MS is preferred, as that contains 37% formaldehyde. However, in a bind, any medication containing formalin (ex. Quick Cure) is better than nothing. Alternative treatments for brook include metronidazole (ex. Seachem MetroPlex) and acriflavine (ex. Acriflavine-MS). A freshwater dip may provide temporary relief if you are unable to locate any of the aforementioned medications right away.
melypr1985
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agreed with humble. pics are needed... Dont use sand in the QT it will absorb some meds just like the rock. All you need are some pvc elbows for hiding places.
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No pics yet?
I never realized how hard it would be to get a dang good picture of a fish with a camera phone lol. Now today looking at them the white spots seem to have disappeared for the most part is that because the parasites are dropping off receding and then coming back?
Looks like the aftereffects of brook to me.
Brooklynella:
Symptoms – This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s).
Treatment options - Formalin bath, followed by additional formalin baths (as needed - but give the fish a day to recuperate in-between baths). You can use formalin in a QT (at a much lower concentration than the bath), but great care must be taken to provide plenty of gas exchange as formalin will quickly deplete the water of oxygen. For this reason, doing baths is the safer option as the fish can be pulled from the formalin if showing signs of distress. Formalin-MS is preferred, as that contains 37% formaldehyde. However, in a bind, any medication containing formalin (ex. Quick Cure) is better than nothing. Alternative treatments for brook include metronidazole (ex. Seachem MetroPlex) and acriflavine (ex. Acriflavine-MS). A freshwater dip may provide temporary relief if you are unable to locate any of the aforementioned medications right away.
Brooklynella:
Symptoms – This is most often seen in clownfish, but it can afflict any fish. The fish’s skin will appear to be peeling or sloughing off, oftentimes causing excessive white mucous to form around the affected area(s).
Treatment options - Formalin bath, followed by additional formalin baths (as needed - but give the fish a day to recuperate in-between baths). You can use formalin in a QT (at a much lower concentration than the bath), but great care must be taken to provide plenty of gas exchange as formalin will quickly deplete the water of oxygen. For this reason, doing baths is the safer option as the fish can be pulled from the formalin if showing signs of distress. Formalin-MS is preferred, as that contains 37% formaldehyde. However, in a bind, any medication containing formalin (ex. Quick Cure) is better than nothing. Alternative treatments for brook include metronidazole (ex. Seachem MetroPlex) and acriflavine (ex. Acriflavine-MS). A freshwater dip may provide temporary relief if you are unable to locate any of the aforementioned medications right away.
