HELP

flgrfr · Jan 19, 2018

so I am new to the hobby and I have 2 clowns that appeared fine last night now one is on the ground gasping and they both look whitish. I don’t think it’s ick but please any suggestions

flgrfr · Jan 19, 2018

so I am new to the hobby and I have 2 clowns that appeared fine last night now one is on the ground gasping and they both look whitish. I don’t think it’s ick but please any suggestions please I don’t want them dying

S-t-r-e-t-c-h · Jan 19, 2018

That's brooklynella for sure; you'll need to act fast. See the instruction here:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brooklynella.247938/

Crabs McJones · Jan 19, 2018

Did you quarantine them at all? If they're covered in a white film its either brook or velvet. You need to quickly setup a quarantine tank and start treating immediately as both are a quick killer. You can start with a freshwater dip to help them out, but then run treatment.
@4FordFamily @Humblefish #reefsquad for treatment options

Smo · Jan 19, 2018

How long have you had these two fish? Could be Brook. Could also be Velvet. Recommend a 5 min fresh water dip (well aerated water at same temp as your DT). Then a 90 min acriflavine bath (Ruby Reef Rally) with fresh sea water, well aerated, same temp and salinity as your DT. Then place them in a QT, again with fresh sea water at same temp and salinity. This will offer immediate relief.
Ned’s to get them out of their current environment ASAP.
Finally, your DT will need to remain fallow (fishless) for six weeks but better to wait 76 days just in case ICH is also present.
Good luck.

4FordFamily · Jan 19, 2018

This looks like brook to me, and given that they’re clownfish that’s the most likely culprit.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brooklynella.247938/

The above link should help, it’s important that you act quickly!

Humblefish · Jan 19, 2018

^^ Agree with brook diagnosis

Humblefish · Jan 19, 2018

I agree with brook diagnosis.

flgrfr · Jan 19, 2018

Update, did a freshwater dip this morning and a massive water change and they appear to be doing great, like unbelievable how different they look. Possibly water perimeters were funky?

Humblefish · Jan 19, 2018

flgrfr said:
Update, did a freshwater dip this morning and a massive water change and they appear to be doing great, like unbelievable how different they look. Possibly water perimeters were funky?

It's possible, but the photo you posted above looks very much like two clowns with the initial stages of brook IME.

melypr1985 · Jan 19, 2018

I agree with Brook as well.

B22 · Jan 20, 2018

I would get ready for treatment the brook will come back.

flgrfr · Feb 4, 2018

Update, fish have been doing amazing since that day no idea what it was... but they have been fat and happy since

telsonman · Feb 4, 2018

How long of a freshwater dip did you do?

flgrfr · Feb 5, 2018

2 5 min ones one day apart

flgrfr · Feb 21, 2018

Can anyone delete this tread?

flgrfr · Feb 21, 2018

Can anyone delete this thread?

HotRocks · Feb 22, 2018

flgrfr said:
Can anyone delete this thread?

Just curious, why would you want to delete? Threads like this are great for people to see for a reference, and or treatment options should someone not be able to answer right away IMO. Some of these fish diseases are very time sensitive, and acting fast is imperative in certain situations.

flgrfr · Feb 22, 2018

HotRockTarBaby said:
Just curious, why would you want to delete? Threads like this are great for people to see for a reference, and or treatment options should someone not be able to answer right away IMO. Some of these fish diseases are very time sensitive, and acting fast is imperative in certain situations.

Valid point I just have 2 if the same threads!